Summer Garden

Gallery: LandscapePosted April 10, 2016213 views10 comments

As I wait for the winter snows to melt at Sonora Pass in the Sierra, I thought I'd harken back to a summer day up there. I can't wait!

Tachihara 4x5
Fujinon 180mm (I think)
Fuji Pro-S Color Negative
TK's Masks and some Dodge/Burn
Original from 2008. ReWorked in 2016

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated. cool

--P

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on April 10, 2016 at 6:52 PM

Preston, I feel like I could walk right into this scene as it is so inviting. I think I could sit right on that rock and enjoy this place for quite awhile. Beautiful summer scene that I'm really enjoying. I can't wait either! Nice work Preston.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Jean C Cajolet on April 10, 2016 at 7:40 PM

Very nice colors and details from the foreground to the background combined to a strong composition bring to eyes a very nice piece of work and refreshing scene. I love it.

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on April 10, 2016 at 9:10 PM

Preston,
Beautiful, intimate scene with lovely details under the soft light. Processing looks spot-on. This would make a gorgeous large print. Raises my anticipation for the summer so I can get back into the High Sierra!

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on April 10, 2016 at 9:30 PM

Beautiful image Preston. Some great elements in this and you took full advantage of them. processing looks spot on too. Did you use your new Nik collection download in the processing?

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on April 11, 2016 at 3:06 AM

Excellent Preston. Like you, I can't wait to get back there.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on April 11, 2016 at 12:00 PM

Man, I like the look of the foreground grasses to the right! A very enjoyable scene. Can't think of anything to improve really.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on April 11, 2016 at 3:42 PM

Thanks for your comments, everyone. They are appreciated. cool

Bill,
In answer to your question, I did not use any of the NIK filters on this image; just TK's Curves, Hue/Sat, and Selective Color in CS6.

--P

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on April 11, 2016 at 5:39 PM

Nice relaxing little scene. Very peaceful.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on April 11, 2016 at 9:42 PM

This just has a real nice feel to it, Preston. I think Nick said it perfectly about sitting on that rock and letting your senses take over and enjoy the moment.

Ed

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on April 12, 2016 at 7:09 PM

Hey Preston,

A simple and lovely mini landscape - quiet and peaceful as others have mentioned. I like the natural colors and this works very well in capturing the summer mood and colors of the Sonora Pass (I miss it!)

The only part I'm torn on is the contrast in tone/color between the summer colors up top and silvery, monochromatic tones in the water and stones. It's not an issue for me per se, just trying to wrap my mind around the mix. No biggie and clearly not registering with anyone else.

Lon

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