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Hot Spring Overflow

by Jim Zablotny

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 6, 2017183 views9 comments
This was taken near Mammoth Hot Spring at Yellowstone National Park. K5 IIs 18-35 mm f1.8 (1/13 sec at f16, ISO 320) Luminosity masks, Topaz Detail, Levels.......................Jim

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9 comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 6, 2017 at 6:16 PM
Jim: One must view the larger image to really appreciate the textures. I might like a touch more contrast but this works for me as is. Well seen. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 6, 2017 at 7:53 PM
The flow patterns at Mammoth are a favorite view for me, Jim.  This is a good look with a great selection of edges and lots of detail in the deeper water.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Hansen on May 7, 2017 at 1:37 PM
Really nice abstract Jim.  Agree, a bit more contrast might be helpful.  Would also suggest that B&W might take this in a nice direction.
Registered on May 5, 2011, 161 Posts, 908 Comments
Comment posted by Lon Overacker on May 7, 2017 at 3:44 PM
Jim,

This is a wonderful, natural abstract.  With no reference other than title and description, this could very well be an aerial photograph. I mean I know what this is, but for all we know it's an alien landscape.  I like the varied earth tones from lights to darks. The textures within each little section are cool too.

The only suggestion I have would be to do something with the brightest whites along the top edge.  Not a huge deal, just ever so slightly distracting.

Well seen and photographed.

Lon
Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Comment posted by Genny K. on May 7, 2017 at 6:12 PM
Fabulous.  This conjures up all sorts of possible locations, if you hadn't said what it was.  It almost looks like a giant piece of coral, or who knows?
Cool abstract.
Registered on June 5, 2006, 132 Posts, 2001 Comments
Comment posted by John Williams on May 7, 2017 at 10:42 PM
Wonderful abstract Jim. Have you played with a black and white? I'll bet that would be strking too.
Registered on September 6, 2007, 221 Posts, 5985 Comments
Comment posted by Mattia Oliviero on May 8, 2017 at 5:48 AM
I like a lot this abstract, Jim. Agreed with Lon, the whites in the upper part of the image are a little bit distracting. Overall is a great image.
Registered on August 24, 2016, 43 Posts, 254 Comments
Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on May 9, 2017 at 6:22 AM
Love all of the detail in the large view.  Other than the suggestion to darken the top boarder a little, looks fine to me.  Very abstract, which I like for those springs.
Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments
Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 10, 2017 at 10:10 AM
Cool abstract! I am enjoying the lines, textures and tones. I might consider cropping the top or doing something with the white areas at left of center top. I find those are pulling my eye and holding it there. Nice work!
Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments