Wounded

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 3, 2014159 views12 comments

I found this small detail on one of the Ponderosa Pines in a control burn area in Yosemite Valley. The tree was, happily, still alive and well. I really liked the black/red/yellow color, and the sheen on the char.

Chamonix 4x5
210mm Schneider Symmar-S
Astia 100F Color Transparency Film
TK's Masks
May 2014

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your comments and critiques are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 3, 2014 at 2:54 PM

Strong and rich Preston. It holds my eye and I particularly like the red against the black. A beautiful abstract. No suggestions.

Pat

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 3, 2014 at 3:41 PM

Excellent abstract, Preston. I love the colors, lines and textures. I really like this a lot.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on June 3, 2014 at 4:42 PM

Great colors and textures Preston. You're the master at these burnt ponderosa bark abstracts!

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on June 3, 2014 at 5:56 PM

Love this Preston. The texture and pattern are magnificent

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on June 3, 2014 at 7:08 PM

Lots to like here Preston. It reminds me of a jigsaw puzzle with the small shaped bits of bark. The splashes of color look great against the black texture of the burned area. Great job of seeing (and presenting)!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on June 4, 2014 at 12:20 AM

Wonderful abstract, Preston. The texture and color are amazing. I'm pretty sure that you and Harley were the only one wandering around this burn. Not only that , but you both came away with excellent results. Cheers.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on June 4, 2014 at 1:49 AM

i love this preston - great textures and colour here. i wonder if there were any blues in the darker/burnt areas that you might be able to pull out ... might add further interest? i can almost smell it ....

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 4, 2014 at 2:48 AM

A fascinating study of details and abstract patterns. Great aesthetics too.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on June 4, 2014 at 7:47 AM

I like this alot Preston. Beautiful work.
John

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on June 4, 2014 at 11:14 AM

Really nice contrasts in this picture Preston. Well seen!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on June 5, 2014 at 9:57 AM

Excellent work capturing this abstract of the burned bark, Harley. The colors and detail look great and it is very interesting to look at.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on June 7, 2014 at 11:49 PM

Love it Preston. Fantastic abstract with incredible color and texture and design. Love how you have brought out that charred sheen which gives your image almost a metallic feel. Superb.

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