Topic: Snowy Badlands (Read 2688 times)

John R · « **on:** January 16, 2010, 10:12:27 am »

The above quote is from Don McLean's song Vincent (Van Gogh). That's what I thought of and hummed as I took some of these photos. A sparse and esoteric depiction of snow, shadow and their shapes. But in reality, the only vegetation on the hills barely clings to life. I purposely increased the contrast in the last image to accentuate the dramatic look of a flying bird and also left the blue cast intact because I really like it.

JMR

Justan · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2010, 11:17:02 am »

The first is my fav but fine work on all!

John R · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2010, 12:14:32 pm »

Quote from: Justan

The first is my fav but fine work on all!

Thanks Justan. Don't know where you are but this place is just Northwest of Toronto about 45 min. It's located in Caledon Hills, which is another great area.
This is what it looked like on that day.

JMR

Justan · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2010, 01:30:37 pm »

The color is superb and your soft but detailed treatment of surface texture is as good as ever!

As a personal note, seeing dirt burning through snow makes me a little sad as it reminds me of the end of winter.

Much of the time I'm a few miles away from Mt Rainier, in Washington State, but I also spend a lot of time around Seattle.

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2010, 02:24:29 pm »

Quote from: John R

This is what it looked like on that day.

These are beautiful images, particularly given the rather unpromising look of the overall scene. Congratulations!

Jeremy

RSL · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2010, 03:11:16 pm »

John, Four more superb shots to add to the collection from which you'll be able to choose your portfolio entry for Color Mag. I almost agree with Justan on number one, but I think I'll pick number three. The shadows make that picture. Bravo!

Eric Myrvaagnes · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2010, 08:17:12 pm »

I like 1 and 3 best, 2 the least. I think the blue in the others adds much.

Eric

John R · « **Reply #7 on:** January 17, 2010, 04:48:05 pm »

Quote from: Eric Myrvaagnes

I like 1 and 3 best, 2 the least. I think the blue in the others adds much.

Eric

After I read your comments re no-2, I revisited my original files to see if they were different. In fact, they are actually monotones. And I agree about the blue cast, they really add to the winter shots.

JMR

francois · « **Reply #8 on:** January 18, 2010, 03:40:53 am »

#1 is my favourite, I like soft curves and the blue cast is not a problem with winter scenes. I also like the other photos but, like Eric, I'm not so fond about #2 (the monotone image).

Jeremy Roussak · « **Reply #9 on:** January 18, 2010, 02:42:22 pm »

Quote from: francois

#1 is my favourite, I like soft curves and the blue cast is not a problem with winter scenes. I also like the other photos but, like Eric, I'm not so fond about #2 (the monotone image).

I think #2 is my favourite. The lack of colour lets me concentrate on the shapes.

De gustibus...

Jeremy

jasonrandolph · « **Reply #10 on:** January 19, 2010, 10:32:51 am »

Four beautiful images. #1 takes the cake for me.

John R · « **Reply #11 on:** January 19, 2010, 02:58:41 pm »

Quote from: jasonrandolph

Four beautiful images. #1 takes the cake for me.

It seems I don't know how to use simultaneous quotes. So thank you Jason, Jeremy, Francois, and anyone else whom I may have forgotten for your comments and observations. Re no-1, I finally got that published on "One Exposure" or 1X, a top notch photo hosting site composed of just members for the sole purpose of exhibiting and promoting one's works. They also have a very good critique section, if anyone is interested. You actually have to write three critiques before you are allowed to post your own image for critique.

JMR

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