Lushness

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 10, 2014264 views13 comments

I just returned from a couple of days in the swamps and marshes of NW Florida. I had a blast - it was so pretty and peaceful. This is the first image I imaged and I love it because it expresses the true beauty of a Florida swamp I think. It was drizzling rain which really made the saturation pop. I hope you enjoy it.

Please view the LARGER version for better detail.

Comments and critiques are always welcomed and greatly appreciated.

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on February 10, 2014 at 1:19 PM

The larger version is true eye candy, Bill. Beautiful POF and DOF. The greens, blacks,and light are superb . Super composition .

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on February 10, 2014 at 1:31 PM

Quite a contrast to the other Bill's image

! The contrast between the greens and the dark bg is effective and the composition works great. I also like the difference in luminance between some of the leaves.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 10, 2014 at 2:18 PM

A wonderful composition, full of subtle dynamics to me.

Peter

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on February 10, 2014 at 2:33 PM

I love the color contrast and how the greens pop. Also beautiful light. All ingredients together make up for a beautiful photograph

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Comment posted by Tim Mulholland on February 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM

Clyde Butcher would be jealous... ;)

Tim!

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 10, 2014 at 3:51 PM

I really like the comp and the light in this one, Bill! And, the greens are very appealing right now. Everything here is frosted this morning, and this has me dreaming of Spring now.

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Comment posted by John Williams on February 10, 2014 at 5:39 PM

Interesting use of the black to frame the bottom of the image Bill. I think it works well.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on February 10, 2014 at 6:22 PM

Well done, Bill. This is just gorgeous. Nice comp, color and light. I like the reflections lurking in the water below.

Chet

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on February 10, 2014 at 10:14 PM

Simply fantastic, Bill. The subdued even light is perfect for showcasing all those wonderful details in the large version. I am really enjoying those subtle reflections.

Ed

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on February 10, 2014 at 11:56 PM

Bill, nicely done. I'd be interested also to see this creatively converted to a b&w image.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 11, 2014 at 1:19 AM

Interesting point of view Bill, I like it!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 11, 2014 at 5:45 PM

Beautifully done, Bill. The dark negative space works well and the greens really pop against it. I think this would also work really well as a B&W with the green channel brought way up.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 12, 2014 at 2:13 PM

Bill, it's good to be reminded (again) of how saturated colors get under an overcast/rainy sky. I also really like the hints of reflections in the dark water, but do find myself wishing to see them just a bit better.

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