Knob-ly + rp

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 9, 2014210 views14 comments

I believe this is a variety of Cypress--not sure though. Found in Columbia. Anyway, I really liked the knobs and their texture.

Nikon D-7100
18-140mm DX Nikkor
TK's Masks
Photographed Today

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 10, 2014 at 5:48 AM

I think I mentioned before, you have a good eye Preston, real nice, the golden color and textures really bring this to life, and your composition works beautifully. Like it alot.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on September 10, 2014 at 4:48 PM

Real nice color and detail. But..... it looks way better to me flipped 180 degrees. The shadows on top of the bulges look weird and the flipped composition flows better for me. Just my 'pinion.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 10, 2014 at 6:12 PM

Interesting textures and patterns Preston. I also like the subtle gradations in color. No suggestions.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on September 10, 2014 at 7:12 PM

Here's the image rotated 180 degrees, as Harley suggested.

Which do you prefer?

Just a note on the light in the original: This was early morning. I was in the shade of the tree, and the light was being reflected from the street below, and to the right.

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 10, 2014 at 7:13 PM

Fine color, texture and patterns. You captured it very well.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on September 10, 2014 at 7:53 PM

You captured some beautiful details and textures in this intimate landscape, Preston. I think I prefer Harley's suggestion as the knobs are the heavier part of the image and I would expect to see that on the bottom. I hope that makes sense.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on September 11, 2014 at 2:34 AM

Well I'd have to agree with Harley, Preston. I do like it flipped and I do appreciate your affinity for wood abstracts.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on September 11, 2014 at 5:52 AM

The re post Preston, it has a more natural look in my opinion.
John

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 11, 2014 at 8:09 AM

I also prefer the repost.

pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 11, 2014 at 10:11 AM

This is very well seen, Preston. The comparison between the two versions and how different they look is fascinating. I like both a lot, but the repost comes with significantly more drama.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Reid on September 11, 2014 at 11:16 AM

Wonderful colors and textures in this Preston and I think the repost seems to have better balance to it. Great eye to spot these images. Well done.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Warren on September 11, 2014 at 2:44 PM

Very well seen and processed. Great texture and sharpness. Makes a great abstract. I slightly prefer the repost as it feels more "grounded" to me, but the original works great as well.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on September 12, 2014 at 1:46 PM

I like the illusion here Preston. Not sure of those are burls or impressions into the trunk. Very neat.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on September 17, 2014 at 5:08 PM

I love this kind of shot, Preston! This looks so good with the way the light is and the position of all the knobs. They look like sprouting mushrooms. Great texture, wonderful comp.

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments