Soft Land

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 19, 20071,785 views22 comments

Taken early Sunday morning at Mower Reservoir - Westminster, CO.

Camera: Canon EOS400D on Tripod
Lens: Sigma 10-20mm f4-5.6 EX DC
Settings: Manual, 0.6sec, F20, 20mm, ISO-100, RAW

Comments

22 comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on June 19, 2007 at 10:53 PM

This is wonderful. Beautifully seen and executed.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Brian VanDenzen on June 19, 2007 at 10:54 PM

Wow. I like everything. So much in this image to digest. The uncontrolled order of the foreground against the very controlled background, with a stark divide in the middle. It's the war in all of us throughout history fought again in another field of grass. This image says so much, yet is not pretentious.

Registered on April 17, 2005, 60 Posts, 1245 Comments

Comment posted by Charles Miller on June 19, 2007 at 11:12 PM

A beautiful scene - the shutter speed was perfect for this photo

Registered on June 5, 2007, 5 Posts, 86 Comments

Comment posted by Laurent Baig on June 19, 2007 at 11:38 PM

Oh this is beautiful. Well done!

Registered on January 12, 2005, 206 Posts, 6784 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Dolde on June 19, 2007 at 11:40 PM

This looks really cool...I would love to see this bigger...great shot.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 305 Posts, 3900 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on June 20, 2007 at 12:31 AM

I like it with a bit less of the tall straight grasses at the top, but any way you slice it, this is an exciting intimate view. the colors and textures are amazing, and the choice to include the grass at the top at all keeps this edgy.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments

Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on June 20, 2007 at 3:18 AM

This is really lovely, I love the luminous look of the FG grasses. Beautiful image!

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on June 20, 2007 at 4:14 AM

lovely, well seen and executed.

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Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on June 20, 2007 at 5:03 AM

Very lovely. Great idea, perfect execution.

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Comment posted by Christopher Jordan on June 20, 2007 at 7:22 AM

Unique and lovely - thanks for sharing this one!

CJ

Registered on November 1, 2003, 62 Posts, 475 Comments

Comment posted by Wade Hardy on June 20, 2007 at 8:04 AM

Really cool shot Michael. I like your choice of SS and the contrast with the bg adds even more interest.

Registered on May 2, 2006, 121 Posts, 1824 Comments

Comment posted by Mary Dennis on June 20, 2007 at 8:17 AM

I think I can almost feel and hear this image Michael. Beautiful, varied textures and lines that really light up the eyes! So sweet.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 290 Posts, 2897 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on June 20, 2007 at 9:15 AM

An excellent image - simple and effective composition and fascinating detail in the grasses.

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by Lori Kincaid on June 20, 2007 at 12:04 PM

Wow, I love everything about this, Michael! I'd love to see a print.

Lori

Registered on November 15, 2003, 90 Posts, 2033 Comments

Comment posted by Mike Horn on June 20, 2007 at 12:34 PM

wow michael, excellent find, and well captured. I love the details in this, and I bet is looks stunning in print. Well done!

Registered on March 6, 2006, 82 Posts, 918 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 20, 2007 at 6:13 PM

This is awesome! The textures make it. The composition and lighting are outstanding to showcase the varied subjects. Top-notch image. Wow!

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Comment posted by Jack Brauer on June 20, 2007 at 6:49 PM

Inspiring shot! Thanks.

Registered on September 12, 2005, 40 Posts, 627 Comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on June 20, 2007 at 7:26 PM

An excellent image. Kudos for a great eye here!

Regards,
Christoph

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on June 23, 2007 at 8:09 AM

Interesting outcome given this rather unspectacular subject matter! Very creative and well executed. I like it.

Registered on January 26, 2007, 360 Posts, 9876 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on June 23, 2007 at 5:45 PM

Very nice, Michael. I love the texture contrasts in this and the crisp detail.

Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 25, 2007 at 12:56 PM

Oh, this is fantastic! So much going on in a simple, effective composition. The ss let the fg grass paint itself into the scene. You really nailed a great technique! Congrats on the Pick!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Anderson on June 25, 2007 at 9:39 PM

WOW! I missed this one the first time around. Gorgeous image and a well deserved EP. Awesome work.

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