Needles and Cones

Gallery: FloraPosted January 3, 2015186 views14 comments

An image taken this fall while backpacking up on Zion's west rim. A bit late for Christmas, but we're still in season.

D600, 24-85 @ 85, tripod, .8, f22, iso 200. I used my body to shield the morning sun streaking through the trees and lighting up patches of the scene. Comments, questions, and suggestions welcome.

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14 comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 3, 2015 at 10:20 AM

I definitely thought Christmas when I saw this. Great combination of color and textures. I don't actually see the frost but the cool blue tints to cones and needles suggest it. Lovely

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on January 3, 2015 at 12:07 PM

Hi Scott,

I like the patterns of the colorful holly leaves and pine cones. Well done......................Jim

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on January 3, 2015 at 3:45 PM

This is taking the common and bringing it forward for all to enjoy. It is vivid …reaching out to give a crunch and snap underfoot… well done!

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 3, 2015 at 8:17 PM

I really like the "straight down" point of view - a bit unusual but it works really well with the repeated pine cones. The colors and tones are beautiful too!

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on January 4, 2015 at 9:25 PM

Natural subjects in a pleasing display of shapes and colors. Shows what can be found if you only look at things a little closer.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 4, 2015 at 9:44 PM

The frame is well filled, the pine cones help balance out the photo, the leaves have a nice variety of color and the pine straw binds it all together. The color and contrast could stand a little juicing. Good eye to see this!

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 5, 2015 at 8:10 AM

Love the cool tones here, Scott and the interplay between the leaves and the cones which makes a strong focal point unnecessary. A very jolly image !!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 8, 2015 at 12:58 PM

Scott: The larger version is just a delight! Wonderful color palette and a marvelous frame filling comp. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 8, 2015 at 2:53 PM

Lovely textures and colours !

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 10, 2015 at 9:33 PM

Good eye to find this scene underfoot as it were. Love the natural arrangement and the pattern of cones and leaves balanced so well. Great to see a post from you hear in flora! Cheers.

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on January 11, 2015 at 8:01 PM

Awesome shot Scott love how you pulled off all the different elements and brought order to the scene !!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 13, 2015 at 5:16 PM

This is a gorgeous arrangement, Scott, great job of seeing! I sure like the red/green holly leaves and how well they're set off by the cones and needles.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 14, 2015 at 3:15 PM

You don't need to write your name under this photo, Scott. A splendid work again, nothing for a critique.

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on April 29, 2015 at 12:07 PM

Magically doesn't seem overlyt "busy" despite all the subjects. I esp like the graceful look of the pine needles.

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