Every week on ES&S could be seen as the same... OR always different. It's always the "same," because there is never any shortage of outstanding nature images. But certainly always different in the mix, styles, moods and subject matter. Much of nature photography (landscape and otherwise) is both about being at the right place at the right time, and seeing what others may have missed. This week had a number of fantastic examples of both, so without further ado here are the highlights:
Ben Glatt's "Stones of Time": Simply an incredible find. In addition to the pure aesthetic joy of this image, it tells a wonderful story of the sea adding long lasting interest. Check out Ben's version 2 where he took care of the OOF corners.
Dietrich Gloger's "Birch": We see a lot of fantastic images that are simply awe inspiring, incredible and beautiful natural moments, or special 'finds'.. but much of nature photography is about capturing a mood. Dietrich's image takes a relatively nondescript scene, and turns it into scene that speaks volumes about life beyond what is just beautiful.
Hamed Musharbak's "Gone by the Wind": This dynamic and intimate scene has incredible motion and mood for being such a small piece of land. Just imagine what it must be like to be one of those sand grains! A sand blown mind-bender to put it mildly.
Zack Schnepf's "Another World": Yes, this really does appear to be another world. A pure delight of geometry, with a calming blue tone. This is one of those images where the wonders of nature can just speak for themselves without the need for vibrant sunset colors or moody conditions.
Jimmy Gekas' "Sea Shapes": Elegant and sensual, full of color contrasts, and a unique "oceanscape", this makes a great intimate abstract piece.
Stiff competition, but once in a while something unique pops up that just stands out on it's own. One of the greatest things about nature photography is simply being there to witness the glory of this world. Peter was there for this one. This image is full of mood and emotion - one of those images that you can keep looking at for a very long time. So for that, Peter Gordon get's the weekly pick for Peter Gordon's "Heaven's Hello".
Great work everyone!
- The ES&S Moderating Team
Posted by Zack Schnepf on March 30, 2010 at 4:13 PM
Thanks Floris, I had missed a few of these gems.
Posted by Keith Bauer on March 30, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Thank you for taking the time to write these great weekly reviews. It is very much appreciated!!
Just as a note - the choices and text are compiled from thoughts from all of us, or, at least those of us that are available any given week, I'm just the spokesperson!
Great job Everyone,
It keeps us all in tune of how important each one of the npn community is in keeping this great site alive.
Love the highlight reel.
Posted by Jeff Hackett on April 1, 2010 at 10:19 AM
Hey Floris I just wanted to say thanks for the time and effort you put into the highlight reel of the weeks outstanding images! I just noticed this new little feature. Thanks again.
Discussion
11 repliesBen Glatt's "Stones of Time": Simply an incredible find. In addition to the pure aesthetic joy of this image, it tells a wonderful story of the sea adding long lasting interest. Check out Ben's version 2 where he took care of the OOF corners.
Dietrich Gloger's "Birch": We see a lot of fantastic images that are simply awe inspiring, incredible and beautiful natural moments, or special 'finds'.. but much of nature photography is about capturing a mood. Dietrich's image takes a relatively nondescript scene, and turns it into scene that speaks volumes about life beyond what is just beautiful.
Hamed Musharbak's "Gone by the Wind": This dynamic and intimate scene has incredible motion and mood for being such a small piece of land. Just imagine what it must be like to be one of those sand grains! A sand blown mind-bender to put it mildly.
Zack Schnepf's "Another World": Yes, this really does appear to be another world. A pure delight of geometry, with a calming blue tone. This is one of those images where the wonders of nature can just speak for themselves without the need for vibrant sunset colors or moody conditions.
Jimmy Gekas' "Sea Shapes": Elegant and sensual, full of color contrasts, and a unique "oceanscape", this makes a great intimate abstract piece.
Stiff competition, but once in a while something unique pops up that just stands out on it's own. One of the greatest things about nature photography is simply being there to witness the glory of this world. Peter was there for this one. This image is full of mood and emotion - one of those images that you can keep looking at for a very long time. So for that, Peter Gordon get's the weekly pick for Peter Gordon's "Heaven's Hello".
Great work everyone!
- The ES&S Moderating Team
Just as a note - the choices and text are compiled from thoughts from all of us, or, at least those of us that are available any given week, I'm just the spokesperson!
It keeps us all in tune of how important each one of the npn community is in keeping this great site alive.
Love the highlight reel.