Landscape - 2nd HM

Gallery: EPA 2013Posted November 23, 20132,633 views34 comments

Passing Glory

Splashes of color defy a dense wall of clutter draped in curtains of moss on a rainy morning in the swamps.

Comments

34 comments

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM

Ooo, I like this one, dark, deep, and mysterious!

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 23, 2013 at 10:01 AM

You've been killing these lately and this one is just great. I like the dark back round and leaves popping out of it. Very mysterious and dark mood. Just great David.

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Comment posted by Keith Bauer on November 23, 2013 at 10:26 AM

This is just fantastic! This image is somehow both simple and complex. I know that probably doesn't make sense, but It really strikes a great chord with me.

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 23, 2013 at 10:30 AM

The contrasting colors are eye-catching. I like the darker trees in this one.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on November 23, 2013 at 10:48 AM

Yes, there is life in that secretive, dark forest. The cool color tones are perfect.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 23, 2013 at 11:27 AM

Pure art, David.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on November 23, 2013 at 1:47 PM

Beautiful color and lines.

- Dan

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 23, 2013 at 3:18 PM

This has a rather sinister feel to it. Definitely moody and mysterious. Beautiful composition

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 23, 2013 at 4:20 PM

David: Really well seen and composed. The detail in the larger version is marvelous. Terrific image.>=))>

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on November 23, 2013 at 4:25 PM

This looks mysterious. I like how the colors popping out of this darker bck ground. Great job

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on November 23, 2013 at 9:20 PM

One of my favorites of your David. The splash of color works perfectly. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on November 24, 2013 at 1:42 AM

Tim Burton would be proud. Epic.

aF

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 24, 2013 at 1:56 AM

You can't miss with this stuff David! Love those splashes of color! Great contrast against the somber backdrop. Another winner!

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 24, 2013 at 4:00 AM

Outstanding detail and color David. That color really does just cut right through and grab your attention and hold it! Nice indeed.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on November 24, 2013 at 6:11 AM

It's got the mood David, mysterious, beautiful natural colors and comp. Love it.
John

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on November 24, 2013 at 8:01 AM

Another fascinating rendition of these cypresses. This close up shot suits the subject quite well.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 24, 2013 at 9:10 AM

Haunting, but with a splash of color.

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Comment posted by Cliff Dodge on November 24, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Wow!

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Comment posted by Stephen Weaver on November 24, 2013 at 7:38 PM

I really love this David
Excellent composition and fabulous color pallette

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 25, 2013 at 6:29 AM

one of the finest from this place. an abstraction of colour. nice work.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on November 25, 2013 at 8:34 AM

Simple, yet complex in the details. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 25, 2013 at 12:18 PM

Gorgeous David. Love the juxtaposition between the somber trunks and the colorful leaves. It may just be this crappy uncalibrated work monitor I'm on, but the trunks seem to have a somewhat bluish cast to them.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on November 25, 2013 at 3:12 PM

I really enjoy your work David not just because the landscapes are so different than what's availabale here in the PNW but because you always capture so much detail throughout the full tonal range and your compositions are often striking. I'm a big fan of dark moody scenes so this one is especially appealing.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 25, 2013 at 7:03 PM

Wow!! This is so nice! Wonderful work David.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on November 26, 2013 at 2:05 AM

An exquisite capture of nature's art. Well seem.

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on November 27, 2013 at 5:52 PM

Wonderful shot, David.
Congrats on the WP!
D&L

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on November 28, 2013 at 6:04 PM

Wonderful! Missed this but glad to see it on WP. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 28, 2013 at 6:56 PM

David,

This is a nice photo of an interesting and mystifying scene. Well done and Happy Thanksgiving.

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Comment posted by John Williams on December 12, 2013 at 2:24 PM

How did I miss this? (And, how do you keep raising the bar so high

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 6, 2014 at 10:51 PM

Exceptional image - the splash of colour against the moss is quite mesmerizing.
Congrats on the HM!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Marsel van Oosten on January 7, 2014 at 3:06 AM

Congratulations David - love your work!

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Comment posted by Basri Akcasoy on January 7, 2014 at 3:00 PM

David, congratulations for your Landscape 2nd. HM.
Thank you very much for sharing this amazing shot with us.

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Comment posted by Hans Overduin on January 9, 2014 at 12:48 PM

Wow ! Stunning ! Well-deserved HM ! Cheers, Hans

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 10, 2014 at 11:37 AM

Congrats on the EPA! Richly deserving.

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