Land of the ewok

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 9, 2012238 views13 comments

Keeping up with my star wars themed redwood images. This one I like with the soft light. The evening fog was just coming in gave a slight magical feeling of being amongst the redwoods. I have a version with the right side cropped a bit, but figured I'd post this to see if it is a major distraction. As always comments and critiques appreciated.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on August 9, 2012 at 6:12 PM

Very nice, Peter. I prefer this composition over your previous post. The soft light and shades of green are enchanting.

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Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 9, 2012 at 9:03 PM

Beautiful light that brings out the lushness of the greenery. Makes me wish I was there which is great.

Peter

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on August 9, 2012 at 10:35 PM

Man, this low angle is great, and the overall comp works for me. I think the tree on the right adds some mystery. I am probably mixing episodes, but that tree makes me wonder if there is a wookie hiding behind it.

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Comment posted by Jim Sabiston on August 9, 2012 at 10:51 PM

Wonderful light and processing. I can see why you might want to crop the right a bit, but I don't find the knob distracts too much. To my eye the crop would throw off the balance a bit, too.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 9, 2012 at 11:03 PM

Thanks everyone!

Wayne, I'm sure it could go either way. I just envision the scenes from return of the jedi where they speed through the ferns and giant trees.

Jim, I see what you mean about that tree, looking at the other cropped version it feels much more empty.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on August 10, 2012 at 1:28 AM

Going to visit them on the coast tomorrow for a couple of days. Great take here.

aF

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Comment posted by David Edwards on August 10, 2012 at 5:58 AM

Love those big redwoods, Peter. Sure does look Endorian. Love the glow of light and the details in the understory. I wouldn't crop. Would love to have seen a larger version

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 10, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Thanks Aaron and David.

Aaron I shot my redwood images along the damnation creek trail which is just south of mill creek campground. The parking area is just a pulloff from the road so it's a little hard to find at first but there are usually cars there (unless you go way early). If your camping I would suggest mill creek campground too. Stayed there and it was very nice. Hope you get some stellar images.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on August 10, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Really nice perspective and composition. I wouldn't crop at all.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on August 10, 2012 at 11:27 PM

Magical was my thought too when this popped up. Very nice light. The amount of yellow in the greens makes it feel somewhat glowy.

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Comment posted by Peter Coskun on August 11, 2012 at 12:17 AM

Thanks Tony. The sun was just starting to creep behind the middle tree creating a sort of backlighting through the light fog. Everything began to glow especially looking towards the west.

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 11, 2012 at 12:25 AM

The greens suck me right in Peter. The near/far depth works well too. I think it's fine without the crop.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on August 12, 2012 at 12:59 PM

I love woodland scenes like this Peter, pity you didn't upload a larger version. Colours and details are spot on.

Gary.

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