Verdant

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 18, 20173,768 views9 comments

I haven't had time to work up any new images recently so here is an older image. I posted this in the RMNP forum a few years ago, but I don't remember posting it here.

This was taken from an inconic CO location (bonus points if you can guess the icon! sad

). As the title suggests, I was drawn to the green especially in the reflection in the lake. The foliage was wet from heavy rains earlier in the afternoon and the greens were really popping.

Capture Info:
100 mm
f/16 @ 1/10 sec

Processing:
Curves adjustment; TK's Smart Glow action, slight vignette.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on February 18, 2017 at 2:08 PM

Brian,

Dream Lake? Never been there, but that's my guess.

Verdant indeed! But enough variation of green and the rock to make this a very pleasing composition. The only suggestion would be to back off the saturation - but only in the reflection. But that's minor and of course subjective. The vignette is subtle, but actually quite effective; good choice.

The large view of course is a must see. Although it did reveal a small patch of gray (trunk?) on the upper left edge you might consider cloning or cropping. Another minor point.

Excellent mountain landscape.

Lon

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

Comment posted by Louis Pattis on February 18, 2017 at 3:19 PM

The trees form a nice circle around the beauty in the middle great take, but I would like to see more of the reflection that mesmerized and compelled you to take this image. I know you see that part of the image in your mind , I feel short changed. Three horizontal shots for a panorama would have given you plenty real estate to accomplish this. A little less Verde would still make this image a perfect example of "Verdant". As for the location I am clueless.

Registered on March 30, 2012, 0 Posts, 164 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on February 18, 2017 at 3:39 PM

I can't guess the location, Brian, but I like the image. The vibrant trees and added vignette work very well to frame this. I also noticed the grey trunk on the left edge, that Lon pointed out. There is also a light colored patch about a third of the way up the left edge that I would also remove. Really nice work.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by Genny K. on February 19, 2017 at 3:14 AM

That's pretty; it almost has an abstract feel, with all that bright green. There's a cool shape that arises from the rocks around the edge and shape of the clearing.
It doesn't seem completely sharp, but maybe that's just a sizing thing.....or is it my eyes, after all it's getting kind of late. cool

Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on February 19, 2017 at 10:23 AM

Very nice, Brian. The green color and reflection provide a nice sense of serenity. The white flowers in the LRC and their reflection are a nice bonus element.

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

Comment posted by Richard Sandor on February 19, 2017 at 11:10 AM

Brian: you've made a photo with very good light, subject and composition which is very appealing. My only nit is that I wish there was more of the reflection. Richard

Registered on January 12, 2014, 453 Posts, 1625 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 19, 2017 at 2:26 PM

A very tranquil high lake scene. I am enjoying the rich greens, but like Lon, I find it on the saturated side. The vignette looks quite natural and works well, too. Your image makes me want to pull up a chair and relax here for a while.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on February 20, 2017 at 6:04 PM

This is a very nice mountain scene, Brian. It certainly live up to your title. The arrangement of the trees and the rocks, along with the reflection, gives this peaceful feel.
--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on February 21, 2017 at 9:48 AM

HI Brian,

I really enjoy this peaceful Alpine view, and wow love those vibrant greens. I could see maybe slight reducing the saturation in the reflections, but really dig how relaxing this view is overall.

Some sweet work bro.

Registered on February 20, 2007, 226 Posts, 4571 Comments