Posted by David Staff on October 18, 2006 at 2:44 AM
This was taken Tuesday at Rock Springs. I was looking for a buck that follows a creek bed some and it did not appear before I had to leave, so I took this image.
Nikon D200, 70-200VR, Tripod, Remote shutter release, ISO 100, 1.3 seconds at f22.
Posted by Jack Graham on October 18, 2006 at 2:07 PM
David.
I like the patters of the trees on the ground. Where is Rock Springs?
JG
My eye went to the trees on the ground as well, they create a nice rythm in the image.
Posted by David Weber on October 18, 2006 at 2:51 PM
A wonderful rhythem & flow to this scene, David.
Posted by David Staff on October 18, 2006 at 4:40 PM
Thanks for the compliments. As you all know central Illinois is not the most scenic place on earth. This is located in Macon County, Illinois just outside of Decatur, Illinois. It is owned by Macon County Conservation District (MCCD). They have several properties in the county. For this part of the country, it is really a nice area to get out and walk. This is an area of the park that does not have much traffic to it.
As you all know central Illinois is not the most scenic place on earth.
And neither is Minnesota I should add.
This is an interesting issue for many midwest nature photographers. There seems to be a feeling that in order to get great images, there is a need for intrinsically dramatic scenery. Personally, I don't feel this is the case, though admittedly, it is easier to get "impressive" images in other locations that contain more drama. I guess my gut feeling has been that a lot can be learned about "approach" in the midwest. Great images are out in our backyards, it's just a question of if we are truly willing to go out and find them.
Still, I suspect that even the most resolute midwestern photographer longs for the mountains from time to time.
Very nice composition and lighting on this one, I like how the trees on the right frame the image and lead you into it...I agree that most of us midwesterners don't have the most dramatic landscapes out there, but just think about how well-prepared we'll be when we DO get to see mountains! ;) But yeah, there's some great shots out there, we just have to be in the right place at the right time (with the right vision) to see them...
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6 repliesNikon D200, 70-200VR, Tripod, Remote shutter release, ISO 100, 1.3 seconds at f22.
I like the patters of the trees on the ground. Where is Rock Springs?
JG
And neither is Minnesota I should add.
This is an interesting issue for many midwest nature photographers. There seems to be a feeling that in order to get great images, there is a need for intrinsically dramatic scenery. Personally, I don't feel this is the case, though admittedly, it is easier to get "impressive" images in other locations that contain more drama. I guess my gut feeling has been that a lot can be learned about "approach" in the midwest. Great images are out in our backyards, it's just a question of if we are truly willing to go out and find them.
Still, I suspect that even the most resolute midwestern photographer longs for the mountains from time to time.