Over the River

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 20, 2016196 views11 comments

This lovely maple tree hangs over the Merced River in Yosemite Valley. I intentionally used a slower shutter speed to bring ut the streaks in the water. As has been mentioned in posts by Lon, the higher water flow in Yosemite made for a much different experience than is usual for Autumn when the river or creeks were included in images.

Nikon D-7100
18-140mm Nikkor
1/2 second @ f-16, ISO 100
Extensive use of TK's masks and burn layer.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Your thoughts are always appreciated. cool

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Jim Jirka on November 20, 2016 at 3:50 PM

Preston,
Very tranquil scene and I love the colors in the water that are reflected from the trees.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 254 Posts, 1620 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 20, 2016 at 4:03 PM

... and thru the woods... ;-) Sorry, couldn't resist.

Beautiful Merced River scenic Preston. Perfectly processed as well. A terrific composition and I really like you've included enough of the river to make it it's own complimentary element to the scene; the reflected color and streaks in the water are a great addition to the scene.

Well done sir. I really like this one.

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 20, 2016 at 4:34 PM

Beautiful, Preston. Well composed and a fine combination of elements (tree, large rock, and streaking water). I like it as is; no nits or suggestions from me.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on November 20, 2016 at 5:12 PM

Very nice - I like the golden maple leaves with some of the contrasting green of the background pine trees. The streaks work well while the golden reflection adds further interest in the water. Nicely captured!

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by John Williams on November 20, 2016 at 5:28 PM

A rich scene Preston. Nice job on the streaks for water interest, and I like the gentle processing. Yosemite is really a candy store in the fall; I wish I lived closer.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on November 20, 2016 at 6:36 PM

Beautiful work, Preston. Those yellow leaves stand out from the background so precisely. I always appreciate the detail in your work. I think the composition could have been a bit stronger.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 20, 2016 at 10:06 PM

You guys had some outstanding conditions this last trip. Beautiful image, Preston. I love the lazy flow of the river coupled with the wonderful fall colors and their reflection. Nice.

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Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 21, 2016 at 1:15 AM

I really like your close-up composition here, Preston! Lots to look at and both color and texture contrasts make it very interesting. Nice shot!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 21, 2016 at 9:26 AM

Nice one, Preston. The river streaks really make this one for me. Very peaceful scene.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 21, 2016 at 5:42 PM

This looks great! The reflections and streaks in the water really make this one work for me. Really nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on November 22, 2016 at 9:53 PM

You guys came away with several wonderful images from your Yosemite trip, Preston. The water streaks along with the reflected color of the maple are gorgeous as is the overhanging maple. Really nice mood here.

Ed

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