Quiet on the Merced

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 1, 2013433 views23 comments

OMG, it's been like 6 months since I've posted an image. Very sorry I haven't been around much - no images to post until this recent trip to Yosemite exactly a month ago. I hope to be more active in the coming weeks as I share some images from the trip. And in my typical way, I'll show these pretty much in the order captured, although I'll skip with the numbering this time...

Your thoughts and feedback as we go along will be much appreciated.

Nothing epic here, just a quiet image along the Merced river as the last rays of sun filter up the canyon. I had to tame the highlights in the bg and the tall pine on the right, but also wanted to maintain some warmth as well.

Would love your thoughts and critiques.

Oh, the techs:

4x5, 300mm, V50 f/22 at 3s

Thanks!

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on June 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

What the heck is V50?......

Great to see your new post here, Lon. Does not seem like 6mos as you've mentioned, but time seems to really fly by on me these days, as I stand flat footed don't ya know.....

Anything with this much water and greenery is a pleasing site for my dry desert eyes.

The light here being cast from the URHC is what makes this one come to life. It's perfect in every way for this particular scene. Seems to really bring out the bark in the trees as well as amplifying the leaves and the dogwood tree(s)? too.
Water shutter-speed is another item that works just right for this calming view also.
This type of scene from the valley, along with the quality of the capture and PP are easily identifiable as your work.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on June 1, 2013 at 4:18 PM

Welcome to NPN !

Side river shots are difficult to compose interest in my opinion. The soft elongated motion juxtaposed with intricate textures above creates an interesting tension.

I look forward to seeing more of your posts here on ESS

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on June 1, 2013 at 5:56 PM

I used to know a guy named Lon who also liked to shoot in Yosemite. But his images were no where close to as nice as the one you have posted here!!!!!

Seriously though, this is elegant and delicate with very nice hints of warm light. I never tire of looking at these scenes when captured well, and this is very nice. Looking forward to the rest.

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on June 1, 2013 at 7:13 PM

Lon,

I remember this! You did a great job with respect to taming the light, and you also managed to retain the warm glow that I saw that day. I also like the warm-cool tension created between the river and the forest. It looks perfect to my eye.

The large version is a 'must see'!

Nicely done, sir!

--P

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on June 1, 2013 at 8:13 PM

Wonderful elements captured here Lon. Very well takenn and displayed.
Bob

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on June 1, 2013 at 8:47 PM

Lon, its good to see you posting again. I've missed seeing new images from you. This one evokes such a good feeling of quiet peace. You have found a pleasing order in the wonderful elements of the image. Just beautiful. Chet

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on June 1, 2013 at 9:14 PM

A truely wonderful composition in gorgeous light. The feeling of motion that you captured in the flowing water is exceptional. Very well done!

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 1, 2013 at 10:10 PM

Beautiful combination of warmth and coolness. Your choice of shutter speed gives the river a very tranquil feel and adds serenity to the whole image. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on June 2, 2013 at 1:40 AM

welcome back Master

i really like this Lon, everything looks great in this shot(contrast,light,etc)

the larger version really show this better

Registered on June 1, 2009, 372 Posts, 2282 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on June 2, 2013 at 6:16 AM

Beautiful rendition of what seems to be a Yosemite Large format classic. I have seen this type of image a few times (from you) but this is done, once again, elegantly and competent, and it does not fail to impress me. The warm light is particularly nice.
I look forward to more!

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 2, 2013 at 8:35 AM

You say it is nothing epic but it is a beautiful shot non the less, one I'd love to have in my portfolio. Super detail in the large upload.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 2, 2013 at 9:25 AM

Real nice peaceful scene, Lon. I love the warm light in the background, giving it the feel of a warm spring evening.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on June 2, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Wonderful warm light and lovely motion in the water Lon.I especially like the dogwoods as they add a lot to the image. Beautifully done.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Richter on June 2, 2013 at 9:35 AM

Lon, I do enjoy all the complementing elements in your image - like the calm horizontal flow and the verticals of the trees, or the cool shades of the river and the comforting warm light in the background. Great work for me.

Peter

Registered on November 10, 2010, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on June 2, 2013 at 3:21 PM

Thanks for the comments folks!

Touché Matt! Appreciate the welcome!

Hey Chris, yeah, I think I met that guy. I think he's still there too!

Thanks everyone,

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 2, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Such and orderly comp! Very well done. And, it's such a gorgeous scene as well. I wish we had dogwoods in Colorado.

The brightness on the right does cause a slight imbalance to the image, but maybe a little tension is what you wanted.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by John Mumaw on June 2, 2013 at 8:38 PM

Someone used the word 'elegant', and that word fits this image to a 'T'.
Simply a beautiful and tranquil image 'developed' perfectly. No nits from me at all.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM

This is so nice! I always enjoy scenes like this, and especially when done this well. Your comp with the river flowing past works wonderfully. A beautiful scene, Lon.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on June 2, 2013 at 9:46 PM

Your title 'Quiet' sums up the emotion that is evoked by your image quite well, Lon. Tranquil, peaceful elegance. That light in the background really makes this sing as well. Like all your work, simply exquisite.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on June 3, 2013 at 1:13 AM

Even from the tiny thumbnail I could see it was one of your pictures from a mile distance! You have a very recognizable style, Lon! Really nice mood and light, very relaxing photo.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on June 3, 2013 at 2:03 AM

LON! I was wondering where you vanished to? I wish I was able to make the trip with you guys this spring but business got in the way.

None the less, I was waiting for your contributions, Harley had to carry the load for the last few weeks. As always it is a joy to see your work. I absolutely love the light in the BG as it adds a great amount of depth to hits photo. Looking forward to seeing more.

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Comment posted by Chris Moore on June 3, 2013 at 7:43 AM

Wonderful as always. Nice soft light and very crisp image

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on June 3, 2013 at 12:09 PM

Epic or not this is beautifully done, Lon. The horizontal format is perfect with just the right amount of water flowing by and the subtle lighting is sublime IMO. Great job on this.

Ed

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