A Quiet Morning

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 16, 201715,133 views22 comments

I haven't been on here very much just lately because I really didn't have much new to post. This past week we had some nice conditions with fog after lots and lots of rain so I was out trying to make a couple of new images. This one was from the pines not far from my home. I always try and spend a little time in this area when we get these wet and foggy conditions. I shot it very early in the morning and everything was very still. Thanks for looking. Larger version included for much better view.
Canon 5D3, 24-105L, ISO 400, F/16 and 4.0 sec.

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 16, 2017 at 3:23 PM

What a refreshing scene, Nick. As we fight triple digit heat in So Cal anything like this is a wonderful sight to see. The detail even in the muted light is still easy to make out with some pleasant contrasts too. Very nice indeed...... laugh

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Comment posted by Craig Moreau on July 16, 2017 at 4:53 PM

Nick, I'm really liking this. You did a great job of framing this, with all of the shorter trees fitting nicely within the frame. The spacing of both the trees and the bunches of white flowers is excellent. Masterfully composed!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on July 16, 2017 at 10:11 PM

This is nice, Nick. In addition to adding mood to the image, the fog adds tonal separation between the trees where they overlap to create a sense of depth. The foreground flowers add a nice touch of brightness to anchor the scene.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 17, 2017 at 2:31 AM

I love this Nick. The white flowers add some nice contrast against the tree trunks and of course the fog helps makes the scene. Wonderful find!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on July 17, 2017 at 5:24 AM

An exceptional image for me, Nick, and one of my top favorites from your portfolio. While the trunks make for a firm structure in the composition, I enjoy exploring all the delicate details of the plants and flowers. The fog in the distance just makes the difference for me here. Your exposure and processing is spot on and consistent with the atmosphere in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 17, 2017 at 8:12 AM

Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments on this and I'm very glad that you enjoyed it. After kind of a dry spell it felt so nice having some great conditions to get out and shoot in again. I also have a couple to post in M&N gallery which I liked quite a bit. Thanks all! Nick
edit: still having some internet connections problems so if I'm not on here making a few comments that is the reason. Not sure what is going on with that yet.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on July 17, 2017 at 1:01 PM

This is a beauty, Nick. Great tranquil mood and just beautiful. I like this a lot!

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on July 17, 2017 at 3:35 PM

Really nice, Nick. LOve the horizontal row of flowers in the FG, contrasting with the vertical trees with nice separation with the fog.

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on July 17, 2017 at 4:56 PM

I am really enjoying the mood here along with your careful placement of the trees in this scene, Nick. The fog really sets the stage and those white flowers are a wonderful bonus in this serene image. I almost feel like I am there as I can feel the dampness in the air. I love the pano format as well.

Ed

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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on July 17, 2017 at 5:50 PM

This is truly beautiful and yes, it must be seen large. The fog and trunks are gorgeous, but the white flowers are what make the image especially haunting.

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Comment posted by John Tobias on July 17, 2017 at 9:32 PM

I am impressed! A well taken image of a forest scene. Also impressed by the very fine comments this photo has received. Thanks for sharing.

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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on July 17, 2017 at 11:45 PM

An unusual image in that it's basically a composition of muted tones and colors, but the white flowers snap you out of the mood. They are so bright that they almost look superimposed on the rest of the scene. Their arresting presence seems unnatural, yet without them the image would be fairly commonplace, one of many of this genre. So I like this for it's creativity and imagination.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on July 18, 2017 at 8:54 AM

Soothing feeling from this shot. Nice touch to add the flowers at the bottom. Not much to suggest, dig it.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 18, 2017 at 9:36 AM

Thanks guys! I really appreciate getting all of your thoughts on this. Thanks, Nick

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on July 20, 2017 at 6:04 AM

Nice this truly is my kind of scene. reminds me of my OTWTW project (on the way to work). Lovely composition.

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Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on July 20, 2017 at 9:28 AM

Fog in the trees makes for nice scenes. I like that there are some foreground flowers too. One thought may be to darken the sky a bit and see if that appeals to you.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 20, 2017 at 9:50 AM

Thanks Prashant and Doug! Glad you liked it.
Prashant, Yes, my kind of scene too.
Doug, I did 2 40" prints already and I did just that for the prints. Looked good.

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Comment posted by Bo Chen on July 21, 2017 at 3:42 PM

I like the scene. Wet, quiet and pleasing. Well done!

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on July 23, 2017 at 3:50 PM

This is a very compelling image, Nick. Beautifully composed and processed. I do believe this would also make a fabulous black and white. Cheers!

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on July 24, 2017 at 11:35 AM

A most inspiring photograph. Simple and yet full of interest. What I really appreciate about your work Nick is that it makes us see the world in a new and more appreciative way. Thank you!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 24, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Bo, Ken and Anil, Thank you guys! Your comments (thoughts) really mean so much to me.
Ken, I hadn't thought about b&w with this but now I think that might be something I will work on.
Thanks to all, Nick

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Comment posted by John Williams on August 3, 2017 at 11:49 PM

A lovely combination of elements Nick. The flowers are a small bit of the scene, but add a lot. Nice to catch this in the fog.

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