What did you compose at Waters Edge?

[jnantz]

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[Heroique]

It’s the start of “larch season” in the Pacific Northwest.

Quite a strange but beautiful pine – whose needles turn yellow each autumn, then fall to the ground, just like leaves.

In winter, the trees remain naked, and they seem quite dead. But their greenery resurrects in the spring – and that’s a pretty sight, too.

In the Language of Flowers, “larch” represents “boldness” or “audacity.” Don’t know why, but it must be their hallucinogenic autumn yellows! I like larches when they’re half-yellow, half-green. I hope others here can share additional shots of this favorite tree at water's edge...

Tachi 4x5
Fuji A 240mm/9
Expired Fuji Pro 160s
Epson 4990/Epson Scan

[mrladewig]

The image seems a little grainy but its a sweet shot.

[Brian K]

Honestly, this is nice but I don't care for it as much as most of your other work, Brian. (Just my opinion.) I'm responding mainly to say that when I am looking for inspiration, yours is one of my 3-5 favorite web pages to go to! I like the wider format, and you have a wonderful ability to find and present beautifully simple scenes.

Any of you who are not familiar with Brian's work, check it out:

www.kosoff.com

Thanks for the kind words. I know that even among people who enjoy my photographs there will be images that don't fully work for them. I am the same way with photographer's whose work I am a fan of.

This image took a while to grow on me, as much of my work does. I didn't really enjoy it until I finally produced a print of it that I was happy with. The composition is extremely sparse and the subject matter, boat on a lake, is not exactly revolutionary, but there's something about the tones on the print that adds an emotion to the image. At least to me. Unfortunately those fine details aren't reflected in a small jpeg on a screen. Much the way the play of light among the leaves in your photo doesn't fully register on a screen. I imagine it was that play of light and tone that caught your eye.

While it's wonderful the way the internet has enabled us all to greatly increase the exposure and distribution of our work, it simultaneously also denigrates the work to some extent.

Anyway, thanks again for the kind words.

[h2oman]

Maybe someday I'll get to see some of your prints - I'd love to. Given where I live, I don't get much of a chance to see that sort of thing, unfortunately! I can see where a subtle image like that one could be compromised by web presentation.

And again, I really love your work.

[domaz]

The way the Pyrocat renders the surf is just magical.

[joeyrsmith]

Hey everyone,
This is from the Florida Keys. My stomping ground.
I have now perfected some of my techniques and am looking forward to posting a few from around my area.
Thx for looking.

Tachihara 90mm Angulon Red Filter
D-76 1-1

[joeyrsmith]

One more.
This is located at Bahia Honda Key.

Tachihara 90mm angulon red filter

[tmastran]

One more.
This is located at Bahia Honda Key.

Tachihara 90mm angulon red filter

Caught my eye. I'm looking forward to seeing more!

[theBDT]

Ocean Beach in San Diego