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Golden Glory

by Youssef Ismail

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 4, 2012330 views16 comments
Thanks for the feed back on my recent images. Here is another from my recent visit to Yosemite.

It has been years since I photographed these Black Oaks in Cooks Meadow. This past October I decided to give the meadow a try at sunrise. The light was very nice that morning. These trees just lit up when the sun broke over the Valley walls.

Personally I love the warmth in this photo. I am not so happy about how that BG pine blends in the Black Oak though. But I can't do much about it. The warmth is nice to remember on cold days.

4x5, Nikon 300mm f//9, at f32 for 1/2 sec on Fuji Provia 100F

Comments

16 comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 4, 2012 at 3:50 AM
Speaking of old friends.... :smile: Who can ever tire of the light and oaks of the Valley? At first I thought El Cap meadow, but the mention of Cook's Meadow and I immediately knew the pair.

Beautiful morning light bringing out the vibrant color. The only suggestion I can think of would be to pull back on the blue of the bg. I know the blue is there and have learned to see and use it, but still, perhaps a little strong in my view. But not a biggie.

Lon
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Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on January 4, 2012 at 6:10 AM
Salam Alaykum
the transmit light as well as the combination between the cold and warm tones is brilliant
well done brother
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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on January 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM
Gorgeous, Ismail. Perfect lighting.
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 4, 2012 at 8:20 AM
Beautiful light, great comp. This is really nice, Youssef. I love the blue/gray tone of the rock in the bg. This all works so well together, and also has a wonderful feel.

Nick Bristol
lone Rock, WI
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Comment posted by Dorin Bofan on January 4, 2012 at 9:09 AM
The blue, cold background makes it for me, Youssef. The composition is clean and elegant. I wouldn't worry too much about the pine.
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 4, 2012 at 9:18 AM
Wonderful colours.

D&L
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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on January 4, 2012 at 9:22 AM
Wonderful colours and light.

D&L
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 4, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Beautiful light and scene. I would agree with Lon about dialing back the background blues a bit, but sweet image, Youssef.
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Comment posted by Jorne de Bruin on January 4, 2012 at 1:37 PM
Great light and warmth here indeed! Love the way the golden autumn leaves contrast with the cool bg. :wavey:
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Comment posted by Kurt Budliger on January 4, 2012 at 5:51 PM
Love that warm glow, splendid comp :toast:
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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 4, 2012 at 8:17 PM
Beautiful tree portrait.

- Dan.
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Comment posted by scott lanz on January 4, 2012 at 9:35 PM
Beautiful light.
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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 5, 2012 at 12:48 AM
Looks as though this tree is glowing with an inner light. Love the yellow against blue color contrast. Fantastic.
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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on January 5, 2012 at 3:48 AM
Love the blues and golds here, Youssef, wonderful image! The pine in the background doesn't bother me, if anything it adds some depth to the image. :toast:
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Comment posted by Jimmy Gekas on January 5, 2012 at 3:16 PM
Sweet scene, Youssef. The blue/gold combo works well here. :toast:
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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 7, 2012 at 9:04 PM
The intensity of the color and the contrast work well here, Youssef.
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