Beech trees

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 5, 2014518 views18 comments

Beech trees in evening light near Creux Du Van, also called the Grand Canyon of switzerland, Jura Mountains of Switzerland.

D800e, 24-70/f2.8, iso160, f11, 1/60, polarizer

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18 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 5, 2014 at 1:00 PM

Wonderful light on the trees and a real nice scene. Excellent depth to the image, with the way the ridge tapers to the right. I normally don't like blue snow all that much, but it works really well here. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on March 5, 2014 at 1:05 PM

Beautiful combination of warm and cool tones. The comp is set up nicely, with the foreground trees pointing to the ridge in the background. An initial thought was to recommend turning down the blues in the snow, but I think I like the subtle color and contrast with the warmer tones. Nice work!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on March 5, 2014 at 1:08 PM

Another great one from you, Bill. I really like these frost laden beech trees leaning into that beautiful evening light. I've really enjoyed your winter scenes and worry about what you'll do when the snow melts.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on March 5, 2014 at 3:51 PM

Great light, interesting subject, and well composed. Good job on this one!

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Comment posted by Nathan Apodaca on March 5, 2014 at 4:39 PM

Wow... Comp-wise this is incredible. What stands out to me are the trees behind the main foreground ones. They are placed perfectly, being framed by the foreground trunks on either side, rather then getting lost and cluttering up the main subject if you had moved right or left. The warm lit frost on the branches coming out of the shadows s incredible, and I think you captured this scene in an amazing way!

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on March 5, 2014 at 8:40 PM

All around a wonderful image! Love the colors, the frosted trees, and the perfect framing.
Chicken Dinner.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 5, 2014 at 11:55 PM

gorgeous light and image. a little of that warm light on the trunks and it'd have been marvellous!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on March 6, 2014 at 12:34 AM

Lovely soft light and colors here. I like the way the light is hitting the tops of the trees but the base of the trees is in shade.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on March 6, 2014 at 1:35 AM

Beautiful frosty scene Bill! And I won't mention the fences in the background...

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on March 6, 2014 at 8:24 AM

Beautiful warm light contrasting with the blue snow, at the perfect moment. Nice.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 6, 2014 at 9:20 AM

Another beauty in your series of winter scenes Bill. Beautiful composition and I really like the colors in this. Well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 6, 2014 at 11:52 PM

Beautiful light! Nice framing and composition too. I kind of like a little cooler shadows, especially with snow.

Chris

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Comment posted by Chris Stenger on March 7, 2014 at 4:07 AM

Nice image with great light. I normally don't like 4x3 (or square) compostions so much but this one is nice. Well done!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on March 7, 2014 at 9:15 AM

Bill, A great looking comp and I love the light you captured it in. Another wonderful winter scene that i quite enjoy!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 7, 2014 at 1:17 PM

Gorgeous light Bill. Looks really cold up there.

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Comment posted by Kane Engelbert on March 8, 2014 at 12:41 AM

This is a special image that's about perfect to my eye.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 9, 2014 at 5:14 PM

Great job on this. Love the warm on cool. Simple and elegant.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 10, 2014 at 11:57 AM

Love this. I'm a bit of a fan of blue snow cause that's how I see it in the early mornings on my mountain. beautiful light and beautifully presented

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