Cottonwoods and Conifers

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 26, 2014249 views11 comments

Harley and I were set up on top of a big boulder, allowing us to photograph from a slightly higher vantage point in one of the meadows in Yosemite Valley.

I liked the bright trees against the dark pines, in contrast with muted color of the dried meadow grasses.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor FX 70-300 @145mm
TK's Masks and Saturation Painting Layer

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 26, 2014 at 6:42 PM

Beautiful, Preston. Very nice combination of colors and layers. I could see cropping a bit off the right, just to the left of the large pine tree trunk, in order to center the cottonwoods and give the image symmetry.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 26, 2014 at 7:18 PM

Preston, I love shots like this and this one is just beautiful. The higher vantage point worked great and the lighted trees look fantastic against the darker background. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Dan Kearl on November 26, 2014 at 7:37 PM

Excellent, Preston!
Vibrant yellows against the Dark forest BG is perfect and a nice layered FG...

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 26, 2014 at 8:29 PM

The layers of light and color in this image are outstanding. Simple and extremely lovely

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 26, 2014 at 10:51 PM

Beautiful, Preston. Love the meadow and the yellow trees against the dark trees. Wonderful composition.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 27, 2014 at 8:11 AM

Real sweet Preston.

Where was this again?

Seeing as I was standing right next to you when you made this...............

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 27, 2014 at 11:43 AM

Great light, color and textures. No suggestions from me. Beautiful mood and image.

pat

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 28, 2014 at 9:22 AM

The bright trees look great against the muted golds of the grass and dark greens behind. You've placed them very well in the frame. That's a very dramatic browse line at the bottom of those trees, looks like Yosemite has the same deer problem as the rest of the nation.

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Comment posted by Jared Warren on November 28, 2014 at 2:29 PM

Really nice, Preston. The color contrast and comp look great.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on November 30, 2014 at 8:43 PM

The higher vantage point worked out wonderfully in this capture Preston, and I think the layers you have created, the beautiful contrasting colors, and the peaceful mood this image exudes, makes for excellent work in photography.

Oh,
This is framed up great, and again Beautiful photography!!!

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on December 1, 2014 at 3:13 AM

Love the color separation and contrasts in this scene, Preston! I also love the clarity and detail in the larger version. Very nice!

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