I can just picture myself walking down that path. It would be such a relief from seeing all the mudslinging, false flag and dirty tricks posted on the internet concerning the candidates for this election. I have never in my life seen anything so disgusting. You should only see the reports on it over the news in China - which is an indication of the growing disdain for democracy if America is an example.
This shot has depth, soft lighting, the sky as a backdrop, contrasts in shapes and colors. Very nice. Is this shot from eye level or did you shoot from an upward angle? The path is at the center of this piece but it's the sharpness of the tree that draws my eye.
This shot has depth, soft lighting, the sky as a backdrop, contrasts in shapes and colors. Very nice. Is this shot from eye level or did you shoot from an upward angle? The path is at the center of this piece but it's the sharpness of the tree that draws my eye.
The camera was on a tripod and the composition is angled/cropped so as to place the part of the road that turns and disappears from sight, on the lower horizontal third. The road begins at the lower right corner and its leading lines draw your eyes in … while the tree on the vertical left third keeps the viewer from leaving!
The trees along the road and the shadows across the road, create a kind of visual rhythm which keep the image from becoming static and monotonous. The elements in the edges and corners are referred to as "repoussoir" elements (French -- "pushing out") and create overlapping planes that add depth.
Years ago, I had to think about these compositional elements every time I set up a shot; but, after a few hundred thousand shots, they kind of become instinctive. I'm glad you posted your analysis 1ofmany, it made me stop and look at the picture in a critical way … a "refresher course" so-to-speak.
Thanks AMac. I can see a lot of elements nicely highlighted in this picture. This is a lot more work than just stopping to take a shot with an iPhone. I'm not as gifted so I appreciate those who are.
Truly beautiful and peaceful pictures! Thanks for sharing them! I'm getting ready for a nap, and will hopefully dream about walking down the road that parallels the stream!
It turned a bit cooler today, thank heavens! Maybe our fall is finally coming!
The second picture is much like the third. The tree in both draws my eye (more so in the top picture) but the second adds the texture of water which is both flowing and still (depending on where you look). The third shot is different some elements in the first two are missing. It highlights the path but there's a tree falling gracefully across the frame from the right side to the left. We may all focus on different things but what were you trying to capture in the third shot? Are you shooting at the same time of day each time?
what were you trying to capture in the third shot? Are you shooting at the same time of day each time?
These three shots were all along the same path and, taken on the same day … mid-afternoon, maybe an elapsed time of 90 minutes. The third shot is something I tend to gravitate to … a "busy" scene with the potential to be chaotic and evade a stable, yet interesting composition; the challenge is to isolate a portion of what's before me and "make it work".
It doesn't always.
Yesterday, on a different trail, I took quite a few "organized chaos" shots … a future article.
I've noticed that when I take a deer trail, or some other "off the beaten path" that trees, shrubbery, undergrowth, all make it much more difficult to get a nice, clear shot. Maybe I should just avoid trying to get orderly shots, and just shoot what catches my eye for a bit, and see how that turns out.
I've noticed that when I take a deer trail, or some other "off the beaten path" that trees, shrubbery, undergrowth, all make it much more difficult to get a nice, clear shot.
Look for overarching tree limbs to frame any portion of the deer trail and place the arch across the upper, horizontal third of the frame.
Went out this afternoon and took pictures of another path through the woods … those will like be article III (3) … another day.
I can just picture myself walking down that path. It would be such a relief from seeing all the mudslinging, false flag and dirty tricks posted on the internet concerning the candidates for this election. I have never in my life seen anything so disgusting. You should only see the reports on it over the news in China - which is an indication of the growing disdain for democracy if America is an example.
We do need a relief, Buzz.
Good night … more photos tomorrow.
Mac- I love this photo! To me it represents peace and hope down the road. Thanks for reposting.
Another beauty Mac....The road seldom taken.
This shot has depth, soft lighting, the sky as a backdrop, contrasts in shapes and colors. Very nice. Is this shot from eye level or did you shoot from an upward angle? The path is at the center of this piece but it's the sharpness of the tree that draws my eye.
This shot has depth, soft lighting, the sky as a backdrop, contrasts in shapes and colors. Very nice. Is this shot from eye level or did you shoot from an upward angle? The path is at the center of this piece but it's the sharpness of the tree that draws my eye.
The camera was on a tripod and the composition is angled/cropped so as to place the part of the road that turns and disappears from sight, on the lower horizontal third. The road begins at the lower right corner and its leading lines draw your eyes in … while the tree on the vertical left third keeps the viewer from leaving!
The trees along the road and the shadows across the road, create a kind of visual rhythm which keep the image from becoming static and monotonous. The elements in the edges and corners are referred to as "repoussoir" elements (French -- "pushing out") and create overlapping planes that add depth.
Years ago, I had to think about these compositional elements every time I set up a shot; but, after a few hundred thousand shots, they kind of become instinctive. I'm glad you posted your analysis 1ofmany, it made me stop and look at the picture in a critical way … a "refresher course" so-to-speak.
Thanks AMac. I can see a lot of elements nicely highlighted in this picture. This is a lot more work than just stopping to take a shot with an iPhone. I'm not as gifted so I appreciate those who are.
Another 'keeper', AMac. Thanks.
The walk continues.
It'a a lovely walk Mac. Maybe I'll see it for myself? Anyway, beautiful photos of the place you love.
It'a a lovely walk Mac. Maybe I'll see it for myself?
That would be a nice experience for both of us. I often wish that some of the NT folk were with me on these photo shoots.
Wonderful, you do capture the perfect angles. I like Autumn for several reasons, the beauty, the crisp air, the run-up to snowmobile season!
Dear Friend Skikegary: Me too.
Great season.
I am campaigning for legislation to make fall an annual event.
All warmest regards.
Enoch.
the run-up to snowmobile season!
Next to autumn, snow scenes are my favorite subject.
Truly beautiful and peaceful pictures! Thanks for sharing them! I'm getting ready for a nap, and will hopefully dream about walking down the road that parallels the stream!
It turned a bit cooler today, thank heavens! Maybe our fall is finally coming!
Keep walking … there's a lot more road to travel.
Three images now.
The second picture is much like the third. The tree in both draws my eye (more so in the top picture) but the second adds the texture of water which is both flowing and still (depending on where you look). The third shot is different some elements in the first two are missing. It highlights the path but there's a tree falling gracefully across the frame from the right side to the left. We may all focus on different things but what were you trying to capture in the third shot? Are you shooting at the same time of day each time?
what were you trying to capture in the third shot? Are you shooting at the same time of day each time?
These three shots were all along the same path and, taken on the same day … mid-afternoon, maybe an elapsed time of 90 minutes. The third shot is something I tend to gravitate to … a "busy" scene with the potential to be chaotic and evade a stable, yet interesting composition; the challenge is to isolate a portion of what's before me and "make it work".
It doesn't always.
Yesterday, on a different trail, I took quite a few "organized chaos" shots … a future article.
I've noticed that when I take a deer trail, or some other "off the beaten path" that trees, shrubbery, undergrowth, all make it much more difficult to get a nice, clear shot. Maybe I should just avoid trying to get orderly shots, and just shoot what catches my eye for a bit, and see how that turns out.
I've noticed that when I take a deer trail, or some other "off the beaten path" that trees, shrubbery, undergrowth, all make it much more difficult to get a nice, clear shot.
Look for overarching tree limbs to frame any portion of the deer trail and place the arch across the upper, horizontal third of the frame.
the challenge is to isolate a portion of what's before me and "make it work".
It doesn't always.
It works but, because it didn't have the more obvious elements of the other two, I thought I'd pose my question. The shot is very nice.