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Out to Dry
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Out to Dry

by David Chauvin

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 15, 2014847 views9 comments
A lake at low water level exposes the trunks leaving what once was floating vegetation draped over everything. Burr marigold adds a splash of late season color.

Sony A7R, 24-105mm

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 16, 2014 at 1:24 AM
Excellent capture David! Exquisite composition on a subject most would just pass by and never see. Wonderful.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 16, 2014 at 2:00 AM
Glad I looked at this, David! The thumbnail isn't very attractive but when you open it up the details grab you and the diagonal composition suddenly makes sense. The large version is even better. About the only thing I can suggest would be to actually up the contrast just a bit (despite the deep shadows) as it would make everything a little more 3D.
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments
Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 16, 2014 at 8:50 AM
I agree with the other comments. A fine image that I certainly would have walked right by. Well seen and photographed.
Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 16, 2014 at 9:10 AM
Excellent, David. It is an unusual composition, but it works quite well for me. It is a great mix of the subdued browns of the dead vegetation and the bright yellows of the flowers, fading out focus. Real nice.
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 16, 2014 at 11:39 AM
The band of color is just the right touch in this composition. An elegant portrayal.
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 16, 2014 at 2:04 PM
David, I'm enjoying this very much. I like the comp you came up with here and especially like the large version and wonderful details. The colors in this work so nice. Excellent work!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI
Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 17, 2014 at 4:39 AM
your usual excellent work, this a bit different.
Pretty somber and subtle....
Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments
Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 17, 2014 at 5:07 PM
The composition is well seen, and has a beautiful sense of refinement to it David. The colors, composition, and details work in conjunctions together to form a elegant capture.

Well done :toast:
Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 17, 2014 at 7:25 PM
This sure shows a big water drop, David. There are lots of interesting details in the foreground log and enough flowers and tree bases in the distance to tell the story.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments