Autumn Gold

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 27, 2016273 views15 comments

This was taken at Lee Vining Creek a couple of years ago but never shown here. I arrived too early for the aspens but there was one stand that was in full 'bloom'. I tried several wide open shots and this single more focused image. I ended up liking this the most because I felt it captured the sense of these trees more than as part of their environment.

Canon 6D, 24-105mm@105mm, F8.0, ISO 640, 1/250 sec, tripod

Please let me know what you think. And thank you for the comments on the last one, that image was a bit too blue.

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 27, 2016 at 3:07 PM

This is sweet Igor. I wish we had aspens in Florida! Inviting composition and the color variation from dark gold to light gold, to green/gold delights the eye. The only nit (very slight) is the few overly bright spots where the leaves seem a bit washed out in a couple of places - I might suggest burning them somewhat.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on October 27, 2016 at 3:29 PM

Very nice Igor, light and airy nothing oppressively dark just rich bright warm colour.

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Comment posted by Ana on October 27, 2016 at 3:32 PM

I like this a lot --the luminosity and lightness of the image really appeals. Given the focus on the trunks in the center coming out of a wall of leaves I do find the couple of trunks on the right side to a bit distracting.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on October 27, 2016 at 3:52 PM

That's an interesting comment Ana. I actually thought the right side trunks added to the image.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 27, 2016 at 4:58 PM

This is really nice, Igor. I would agree with Bill's comments about the really bright areas center but it is not a deal killer. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on October 27, 2016 at 8:54 PM

This looks fine to me. I can see Anna's point about the trunks, but I'd stick with your comp.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 28, 2016 at 7:17 AM

Well seen and captured, Igor. I agree with the comments/suggestions about the several bright areas. If those can be addressed, this would really sing.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 28, 2016 at 7:27 AM

Igor: I especially like the quality of the light in this and the color variations it triggers in the leaves. Well seen and superbly captured.>=))>

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on October 28, 2016 at 3:03 PM

I can just feel a crisp autumn breeze rustling through those trees. Beautiful.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on October 28, 2016 at 9:43 PM

They say less is more and that certainly applies to this lovely scene, Igor. You captured the essence of the autumn season perfectly with the aspens showcasing their golden leaves. Beautiful work.

Ed

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 29, 2016 at 10:36 AM

Hi Igor

Reminds me of a impressionist painting by Seurat devil

beautiful mood light and color
Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 29, 2016 at 1:56 PM

A very effective composition, Igor, with the slightly off-centre trunks and gap giving a focal point. I like very much the soft textures of the leaves and the variety of tones. Lovely image !

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on October 29, 2016 at 2:53 PM

Igor, I think this image needs to be presented as a large print to reveal all the wonderful details - the web presentation can give us only hints at them. Your composition and processing works perfectly for me. To my eye, the highlights make for an appealing kind of minor imperfection, that is consistent with the atmosphere of this bright autumn day.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 30, 2016 at 12:00 PM

Love this beautiful picture. The larger the better I'm sure. Wonderful composition and the light and colors are so pleasing to view. No changes needed for me just print it large. The kind of pictures that just makes one feel good and smile a little.. cool