Fence

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted November 15, 20131,501 views7 comments

A detail of an old fence found in eastern Washington. Really liked the contrast between the warm tones of the pine needles and the grays of the old wood. The bright lichen on the wood was icing on the cake. Would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions on this.
4x5, 150mm, Provia 100F. Flatbed scan, TK masks and such.

Large size image provided as well.

Thanks.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 15, 2013 at 9:01 PM

Your usual excellent comp to show off the elements in your chosen scene. I love the mix of textures and lines, too. Superb detail from the LF as well. Just a great intimate study, Vance.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 17, 2013 at 3:54 AM

I like your composition a lot. Lines and colours work very well toghether.
D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

Gorgeous detail especially in the large version Vance. The mix of warmth from the pine needles and cooler tones of the wood play well together. ..... and as you said the lichen is just icing on the cake.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 17, 2013 at 10:12 PM

I agree about the warm tones in the needles against the wood and the sprinkling of bright lichen. I like both the wood and the needles, but feel like the 50:50 split isn't working so well. Much as I hate to chop off the lichens on the vertical stick, I think that cropping to move the top of the needles up emphasizes the needles. I also think that some dodging of the needles to the left of the vertical stick also add emphasis to the fallen needles.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Chet Dowell on November 18, 2013 at 4:20 PM

This is very nice, Vance, especially in the large version. lots of organic textures to enjoy in the pine needles , aging posts and the delightful lichens. the angled post ties it together nicely. Well done. Chet

Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 20, 2013 at 5:16 PM

Late to the party, but better late than never. Real nice Vance! Really like the needle and rails stack combo.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 20, 2013 at 6:24 PM

I love this type of image which looks deceptively simple but is oh so hard to do well. This is beautifully composed and the processing is excellent.

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments