Naked Dancers

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 21, 2014342 views17 comments

I found these lovely, naked aspens along Bishop Creek in the Sierra.

Tachihara 4x5
Lens Not Recorded
Velvia 100
October 2004

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 21, 2014 at 7:25 PM

Preston, I love this shot! The large version is a real viewing treat with such a wonderful look and feel. Beautiful work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on October 21, 2014 at 9:03 PM

Stark beauty is the word that came to mind when I fist saw this. Any thoughts on B&W?

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 21, 2014 at 9:35 PM

Absolutely fabulous image, Preston. Even though the aspens have shed their leaves they still have a quite beauty to them. I love all the details throughout this lovely scene.

Ed

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

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 21, 2014 at 9:44 PM

This is fascinatingly stark, Preston. Very different and very striking. I think the very light touches of color work wonderfully.

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Comment posted by Bill Marsh on October 21, 2014 at 9:48 PM

Really love the tonal range of the rock and trees with a touch of color from the leaves. Great job!

Bill

Registered on December 29, 2012, 21 Posts, 225 Comments

Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on October 21, 2014 at 10:54 PM

Wonderful balanced composition.

Registered on September 9, 2009, 294 Posts, 2006 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on October 22, 2014 at 7:49 AM

Very nice Preston, really like the subtle color and peaceful mood it evokes. Beautiful comp, and the detail is amazing.
John

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

Comment posted by Bill Reid on October 22, 2014 at 10:46 AM

Really like the gray tones in this Preston as they create such a stark atmosphere. Also a very nice composition. Really liking this a lot.

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 22, 2014 at 2:56 PM

Superb... My favorite of yours since I started back shooting a few months ago. Striking image.

pat

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Comment posted by S Govindarajan on October 22, 2014 at 5:20 PM

Fantastic late/post-fall image, Preston. The contrasting textures of the different elements are exquisite. Your composition is perfect.

Registered on April 19, 2008, 115 Posts, 1921 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on October 22, 2014 at 6:33 PM

Love the almost monochrome look in this Preston, the colour from the foliage and lichens really pop. Excellent detail throughout.

Cheers, Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on October 23, 2014 at 3:40 AM

Very nice, Preston. I love the strong composition elements as well as the delicate color palette.

Where have you been hiding these gems for so long.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on October 24, 2014 at 12:04 AM

Beautiful scene you captured Preston! I love the touch of color those lingering leaves in the LRC lend to the scene. Aspen trunks can make for compelling images, sometimes more so without leaves, as you've aptly demonstrated here.

Registered on November 24, 2008, 304 Posts, 3211 Comments

Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on October 24, 2014 at 2:37 AM

Very elegant work Preston. The composition and the colors add to an understated and subtle look.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 25, 2014 at 5:27 PM

OMG......I know this spot.....

I recall you showing me this site a couple years later. Before I get too sure of myself I think it's the location along the south fork of Bishop Creek. Kind of a half way point on the right side of the road going to the lake. Regardless, a really neat take on this site. One thing about aspens they seem to make a wonderful subject year around, even being naked as seen here. Which obviously fits the title to a tee.
Excellent processing throughout.....

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 26, 2014 at 9:55 AM

Very well done, Mr. Birdwell! Great mood to the image and quite beautiful.

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

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 27, 2014 at 2:55 PM

This is one of your finest Preston! Absolutely breathtaking and a superb composition.

Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments