Oaks in the Rain

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 23, 2012343 views20 comments

This is a picture I made about a month ago on a rainy and foggy morning. I was driving down a backroad enjoying the conditions when I noticed these oak trees and liked the way they looked. I love the these kind of mornings. Thanks for looking!
5D3, 70-300L @270mm, iso 400, f/14 and 1/25 sec.

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20 comments

Comment posted by Tom Haxby on November 23, 2012 at 5:47 PM

Nice color and nice composition too.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 23, 2012 at 6:16 PM

Nick,

Beautifully seen and photographed. I think you have just the right amount of mist/rain to add a wonderful mood. Nice balance throughout the scene. And even though the main oak is pretty dominant, there is still a feeling of openness allowing us to see further in to image underneath the big oak. Well done.

Lon

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 23, 2012 at 6:47 PM

The large version is a must on this one. I love the subtle differences in leaf color and the way the light catches them. The ones in the lr corner almost shimmer. Nice job.

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 23, 2012 at 7:41 PM

I'm impressed with the "Larger Photo" version. Well composed with a nice contrast between
FG and BG.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 23, 2012 at 8:35 PM

Beautiful, Nick. Very well composed.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on November 24, 2012 at 2:35 AM

Nice composition. Lots of detail but lots of form and strength in the oak as well.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 24, 2012 at 6:00 AM

Very nice indeed Nick, I'm with you with the rain and fog, it conveys that special mood that brings the scene to life, I like it. Well done.
John

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on November 24, 2012 at 10:54 AM

Nick, you captured all the autumn colors here that I love so much. The image is well anchored by the trunk and branches, and the fog makes for a nice sense of depth to me. Certainly one of my top favorites from your work.

Peter

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Comment posted by Justin Richardson on November 24, 2012 at 11:31 AM

Beautifully composed, great color. Nice!

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 24, 2012 at 12:22 PM

Man, wish we could get some of that round here--after 2 months w/o precip it is getting horribly brown around here! Gorgeous scene, Nick!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 24, 2012 at 12:39 PM

I really appreciate all of your thoughts on this one...glad you enjoy it. Thank you! I love those kind of mornings...and especially in the fall.
Stan, Hope you get some rain soon, or maybe now it will be snow! Nick

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 24, 2012 at 2:37 PM

Wow! I wish our oaks put on a show like this. I like the compressed density of the color and detail.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Very nice, Nick! That color reminds me of the Bracken Ferns when they get into the late stages of color change. A very nice scene!

Chris

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 24, 2012 at 6:21 PM

Thank you David and Chris!
David, Our oaks had nicer color this year than any other I can remember for quite some time.
Chris, Reminds me of the color of the ferns late in the season as well. Thanks guys! Nick

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 24, 2012 at 7:41 PM

Beautiful! Love the amber color of oaks in autumn Nick. I also like the delicate detail and color in the lower portion of the scene.

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Comment posted by Catherine Gagne on November 25, 2012 at 9:54 AM

Great shot. It has that peaceful early morning feel to it.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 25, 2012 at 10:57 AM

Nick, this is well seen and well photographed. The large version is a must in my opinion. Well done

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM

The fog adds a lot to the mood and character of this one, Nick. Love the colors and your comp is just as good. Another image where you put me right there.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 26, 2012 at 8:49 PM

Nice rusts and golds here Nick. The bit of fog adds some atmosphere and depth to the image. Nicely done!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 29, 2012 at 9:16 PM

Thanks to all of you for your comments! So much appreciated. Nick

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