Summer Heat

I love these kinds of images. I'm just not very good at "seeing" them myself. This image to me conveys heat and arridness, the opposite of verdant. Well done.

Yes I like the soft intimates, the coloring is subtle, a lot to enjoy in this spreading tangle of forms.

Igor,

This certainly captures and tells a great nature story about the place.  The reason for me is the inclusion of the barren soil, LL.  Add what I'm pretty sure is a highly tolerant drought-resistant plant and the story is complete.  The combination of these elements I think realizes your goal of what this area is about.

Artistically and personally, I'm drawn to the plant itself; delicate red branches held together by the spiny, chaotic center.  I may have tried to exclude the barren soil, but obviously that changes  your experience and what you saw and are nicely portraying.  Difference is, I wasn't there. ;-)  And so I don't have the experience to draw from.

As presented, the processing, colors, etc. are spot on.  It shows the harsh environment, but it's lovely at the same time.

Lon

Congratulations on undertaking such a noble challenge!

I am another student of nature (more so than a student of photography) who enjoys intimate scenes like this, even though I have extreme difficulty putting them together.  I admire you composition as well as your success in telling the story of this habitat.   

I find myself immediately drawn towards an image such as this one. It says more about the bond between the artist and the landscape than the landscape itself. The composition is sophisticated, offering complexity, a generous dose of chaos and a hint of imbalance that forces me to take the time to study it carefully. I also admire the fact that it relies more on the art of seeing -- a rarity these days -- than heavy handed post-processing techniques. A wonderful example of fine-art photography.

Very enjoyable Igor.  I really love images like this, and yet I find it so very difficult to properly compose these images effectively.  This is composed perfectly IMHO.  I enjoy not only the main subject and I enjoy exploring the ground for small details, textures, and color as well.  Excellent photography, my friend.

Very nicely done, Igor. The detail and textures are nicely realized. I especially like the structure of the main bush. It has a tortured, yet elegant look.
--P

This is one of the type of images it is easy for me to flip by, but it really comes into its own if I slow down and take the time to study it. I really enjoy the interweaving of the white and red of the central plant.

I showed this image to my art friend tonight and her reaction was that it was 'gentle'. So now we have 'gentle' and 'tortured'. And I think both are appropriate.

Thank you for your comments. I'm always interested in how people react to my images on a gut level.

Igor, this image is at least my cup of tea! I almost perceive it as an abstract and appreciate the balanced composition as well as the subtlety of the patterns and colors.

Peter