August Larkspur

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 7, 20143,646 views17 comments

This is an old image from 2008. I'm not sure why I haven't posted it before; I suppose I've never been really happy with the way the trees block the mountain behind. Ah well, the doldrums of winter make you look at these warm summer shots in a different way.

Nikon D80
Nikon 12.0-24.0 mm f/4.0 at 12 mm
1/45, 1/125, & 1/350 sec at f/16 and ISO 800
A blend of three photos. I have no memory of why I was shooting at ISO 800; it was likely inadvertent.

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on February 8, 2014 at 1:36 AM

Similar thoughts to mine. This works well with the tension between the foreground flowers and background trees (+ the cloud is perfect)

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 8, 2014 at 10:53 AM

Yeah, they do block the view a bit, but lots to like from front to back in this. Great color and the clouds add just a touch of drama.

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on February 8, 2014 at 11:12 AM

I did not even notice the trees blocking the mountain. I like it.

I can’t tell for sure on this laptop, but it seems that the foreground could use a bit more contrast.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on February 8, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Beautiful scene John from front to back. Makes me feel warmer looking at this. Wonderful color and details throughout. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on February 8, 2014 at 12:36 PM

Love the colors, even showing up on the distant mountains. The cumulus cloud overhead is the classic sign of a summer landscape, and its position in the frame couldn't be any better. As far as brightness and balance goes, between the fg and sky, I do feel that either the foreground is a hair bright, or the sky is a bit dark. Or maybe a difference in contrast between the two? Anyways, what I feel I am seeing is no big deal in my eye, as this is a beautiful image as-is (to say the least)!

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 8, 2014 at 2:05 PM

What a beautiful mountain scene John. I agree with you though that the trees blocking the mountains are a little disturbing. Looks like a beautiful area to explore. Chet.

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on February 8, 2014 at 5:50 PM

Very nice capture and presentation. You're making me "homesick" for summer and the mountains.

Tim!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on February 8, 2014 at 10:49 PM

The trees do block the view just a bit, but there are plenty of other things to enjoy here, John. The drama in the sky with the clouds is superb as is the summertime meadow with the wildflowers. Take this with a grain of salt because I am on my laptop, but it looks like the image could use a touch more contrast. Either way this scene has such a wonderful feel to it.

Ed

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 11, 2014 at 12:01 AM

makes for a very pretty image but i can see why those trees might have bothered you ... still, if it wards off the winter blues, bring it on!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on February 11, 2014 at 12:38 AM

Ah, what a breath of fresh air after all the snow and ice images we've seen. This is just stunning, so clear and sharp, with those gorgeous clouds in the background. REally lovely. Where is it?

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 11, 2014 at 1:48 AM

I agree with you about the trees blocking the mountains, but what can ya do, still a very nice alpine scene.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on February 11, 2014 at 11:35 AM

Gorgeous and lush, a departure from the wintry desolation we have been seeing. Love the colors and comp here, John.

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Comment posted by John Williams on February 14, 2014 at 2:51 PM

Sorry Kathy; I forgot to reply!! This is the La Plata Mountains in Southwest Colorado.

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Comment posted by Andrew Waddington on February 14, 2014 at 3:06 PM

I can see the tree issue, it does nag at you a bit but it's still a very nice shot and processed beautifully.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on February 15, 2014 at 12:29 AM

a beautiful scene, captured perfectly. Gorgeous colours, great perspective, and marvelous clouds. congrats on the WP!
Sandy

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 15, 2014 at 7:00 AM

John: You know a chainsaw could solve your tree problem

. I love this entire frame from FG to sky. Beautiful scene superbly rendered. >=))>

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Comment posted by gary phillips on February 20, 2014 at 3:17 AM

I somehow missed the image, John. Beautifully done and congrats on the WP.

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