Apart from the Crowd

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 20, 2011275 views15 comments

Curious to see how this resonates with folks. I've been sort of into a black and white thing of late. Strong backlight illuminating a lone sugar maple at the forest edge. Thanks for your feedback.

5DII, 100-400L, ISO 320 f8 @ 1/100

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Margaret Summers on December 20, 2011 at 10:24 AM

This is very interesting, Kurt. I think it would look a little better as a portrait, without quite so much space on the right. I'm not very knowledgeable of what makes b&W good, but I do like the glow.

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Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on December 20, 2011 at 10:54 AM

I really like the idea. Maybe a bit too dark or too much of it for me. Agree, maybe a portrait version would be stronger.

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Comment posted by Jack Garrett on December 20, 2011 at 11:55 AM

I totally agree with a portrait on this...then that tree would pop!

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on December 20, 2011 at 12:57 PM

I like this a lot Kurt. Add me to the portrait camp. Crop a little from the left, but keep those lighter trees on the right. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on December 20, 2011 at 1:57 PM

I love the separation and spooky mood this one has got. Nice details too. Overall very well done, Kurt.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on December 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

I like the way you have framed this, mostly because it's the background darker trees that add interest to the subject.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on December 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM

This certainly works for me and I think you struck the right luminosity balance between the main subject and the darker trees in the background. I like having a hint of what is in the shadows, and this does the trick.

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Comment posted by Jaymes Dempsey on December 20, 2011 at 6:31 PM

Wow, Kurt! Really, really beautiful! The exposure is really well-done...and great composition, also! This really works for me!
Jaymes

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on December 20, 2011 at 8:39 PM

Kind of like the others Kurt. The tree looks good but you need a little more light in the BG to give it context.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 21, 2011 at 1:56 AM

Kurt,

Resonates beautifully with me. I can see the thoughts about a portrait presentation, but for me, I think what this needs is more space. A bit more room all the way around might enhance the feeling of isolation. But even still, as presented I very much like that there is just a hint of detail surrounding the tree for some context and sense of place. I think this is excellent as presented.

Lon

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 21, 2011 at 8:14 AM

I love the mystery in this woodland scene, Kurt. The spotlight on the one tree and the hint of details in the BG trees work beautifully together.

Ed

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on December 21, 2011 at 2:12 PM

The image and the negative space work nicely for me. The hint of what is going on in the background is great. I like it.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on December 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM

Interesting take Kurt, I like it.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 21, 2011 at 8:32 PM

I also like this just as is.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 23, 2011 at 2:31 PM

Great shot, Kurt. I'm really enjoying the looks and feel of this. Good as is for me! Very nice work and presentation. Happy Holidays to you!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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