Callop River Floodwater

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 2, 2014757 views19 comments

I had a few days up in the Scottish Western Highlands last week. Although the rain wasn't to bad whilst there the few days preceding my visit were battered by torrential rains. I took a trip to Glenfinnan hoping to get some photo's of Loch Shiel but the flood water really restricted my access. As a result I took a walk along the flooded river and came across this watery landscape.

All feedback is welcome, good or bad and thanks for looking.

Gary.

D700, 80-200 AF ED, 5 secs, F/14, iso 200.

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on November 2, 2014 at 2:58 PM

Nice image. I like the juxtaposition of splash of color and the trees. There seem to be some cloning error though, centre-top the branch seem to pop out of nowhere. I may be seeing things.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 2, 2014 at 3:16 PM

Thanks for the feedback Prashant. This shot is as taken, I can assure you no cloning has been done to this shot. I can see what you mean though. I think it is a larger tree sticking out of the shrub and bracken in the background if that makes sense.

Cheers. Gary.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 2, 2014 at 3:26 PM

Sweet image. The blue light works real well to create mood and make this look a bit more mysterious. Real nice.

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 2, 2014 at 3:50 PM

I love the muted color and the FG trees and reflections are ghostly.
Nice work.....
I agree about the branch at the top looking out of place, I would clone it out.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 2, 2014 at 5:25 PM

Lovely composition and nice detail, Gary. There appears to be a cyan cast in the whites that's especially visible in the near trees. Other than that, I think this works very well.

--P

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on November 2, 2014 at 5:32 PM

Beautiful scene, nicely composed. I agree about the cyan cast.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 2, 2014 at 7:54 PM

I like this a lot, Gary. You've made incredible sense out of this chaotic scene. Love the muted colors and reflection. Very nice

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 2, 2014 at 8:41 PM

There is a lot going on in this scene; however, I think it comes together well. I like the way that you have framed the bare trees against the backdrop of fall foliage.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 2, 2014 at 8:48 PM

Beautiful image, Gary. The bare trees have a ghostly look to them, making the image both evocative and beautiful.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 2, 2014 at 9:04 PM

Gary, back off the cyan in the white as mentioned, and this will be a wonderful large print. The backdrop colors make the etching of the trunks and limbs standout very nicely.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 2, 2014 at 10:28 PM

I sure do like this, Gary. The leafless trees and their reflections are very stark but yet attractive. Then you've got enough color in the grasses and the leaves on the left to add some warmth. I like that tree in the top middle and understand that it doesn't have a reflection because it's closer than the trees further left...not a problem.

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on November 3, 2014 at 1:34 AM

lovely scene, beautifully captured. I'd consider cropping off the top to eliminate that dark branch at the centre top.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on November 3, 2014 at 10:02 AM

Stark presentation, I like the subtle autumn colors in the backdrop. Perhaps could see a bit more contrast. Nice work Gary!

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on November 3, 2014 at 10:48 AM

Nice one! I maybe would play with lowering the brightness a wee bit, but I'm not sure it would be beneficial actually, just a thought. I have no problems with the larger tree top center, I actually thinks it adds to the picture and would definitely not clone it out.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 3, 2014 at 1:24 PM

This such a beautifully moody capture Gary, and I love these autumn scenes with the mellow blue light. The contrast between the detailed trees in the background, and the softer reflection makes for a striking image.

Awesome stuff here

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 3, 2014 at 2:04 PM

Gary, This looks wonderful and I really like the feel it has. No changes needed for me.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Riccardo Boesso on November 4, 2014 at 5:32 AM

Beautiful ghost-trees well set in a slightly spooky atmosphere.
I like it!

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 4, 2014 at 6:55 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, it's good to hear your thoughts.

I will look at the cyan cast mentioned.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on November 4, 2014 at 1:18 PM

Wonderful painterly image Gary and the colors and tones look great to me. Such a nice mood to this also. Should make a beautiful print. Very well seen.

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