Intimate Landscape/redo

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 17, 2017295 views11 comments

I saw somewhere one time something about intimate landscapes, and I liked that phrase. It's the only kind of "landscape" I feel an affinity for trying to photograph. To me, this is an intimate landscape. I'm glad the Limpkin is there, but I didn't know it was there until I looked at the image.

Gainesville, Florida
2/7/2017 – 8:52:09 AM
Canon EOS 7D EF400mm f/5.6L USM
1/1000 sec; f/7.1; ISO 640
Manual; Evaluative metering
LR5, PS6, very light Topaz DeNoise on all of it, Topaz Detail on all of it, the tiniest bit of saturation and brightening (+5 each)

All feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on February 18, 2017 at 1:06 AM

Limpkin or no Limpkin, this is a very nice "intimate landscape", Barbara. I like the inclusion of the pond and reflection. The layers of vegetation, color, and fog are also very nice. I think it is tipped a little ccw, but other than that, very nice.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 18, 2017 at 3:32 AM

This is a fine image that IMO would have looked better with the filter processing. The filter effects are particularly noticeable in the shadows on the mid left area.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 18, 2017 at 9:16 AM

Great colors and mood with the bit of fog. I would agree with Gary that it could use a bit of a CW rotation. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 18, 2017 at 10:26 AM

Thank you, Gary, Igor and Harley. I had done 1.5 CW rotation, but I added another .5 here and did 2. I still added the Topaz Details filter, but with the very lightest settings. Do you think this is better? Thanks again.

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 18, 2017 at 11:39 AM

I prefer the repost, Barbara. The color and detail look much better, and the tilt adjustment helps a lot. I like the light and the bit of mist hovering in the trees.
--P

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 18, 2017 at 1:16 PM

Barbara,

This is just so warm, inviting and has a painterly look. I too would describe this as an intimate landscape; these are the views I'm always striving for.

The composition is so inviting, with the reeds framing both corners and the waterway leading the viewer in to the scene. I think this would work without the bird, but is a bonus that does contribute to the scene.

I would agree with the comment on the slight ccw tilt, but that's minor.

Beautifully seen and captured!

Lon

oops, just scrolled down and see the repost. that look's great!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on February 18, 2017 at 5:22 PM

The repost is much improved. The light on this little scene is nice and the mist adds to the mood.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 18, 2017 at 11:01 PM

Preston, Lon and Brian, thank you very much for the feedback!

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Comment posted by Genny K. on February 19, 2017 at 3:08 AM

This is pretty. It's fascinating to look at, and I could see this being printed large and hanging on a wall. It has a very inviting, calming feel to it.
I prefer the repost. It seems cleaner.
Nice comp; it seems to invite you in closer. Well done!

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on February 19, 2017 at 11:05 AM

Barbara: I like how the mist has softened the landscape yet still allows the vibrancy of the colors to show through. There's a very calm feel to your photograph and the repost is an improvement. Well done. Richard

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on February 19, 2017 at 11:14 PM

A lovely, warm yet moody view, Barbara. Part of me would like to see this without the touch of mist across the middle, but is a wonderfully inviting scene as presented. I can easily imaging being there sitting quietly in my kayak (or even on the shore).

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