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Soft light and mud

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p.1 #1 · Soft light and mud

Hi guys,

Recent melting snow has made it mud season near my location. Very much enjoy shooting the receding water levels of the lake for the texture and detail. Love going wide for that.

Just a few, and thanks for your thoughts and for looking.

Brian

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:01 AM

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p.1 #2 · Soft light and mud

One more.

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:02 AM

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p.1 #3 · Soft light and mud

Very nice use of light. Just goes to show that you can make a great shot out of anything when the light is correctly used. Even mud.

Kent in SD

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:11 AM

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p.1 #4 · Soft light and mud

The second really stands out, great lines from top to bottom, well done Brian...

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:13 AM

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p.1 #5 · Soft light and mud

Awesome stuff you have here. #1, #2, and #3 are my favorites, in that order.

Nice work.

Tim

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:20 AM

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p.1 #6 · Soft light and mud

Nicely done. Strong comps in all of them.

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:30 AM

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p.1 #7 · Soft light and mud

Good eye for the comp in that first one I really like the way this one drags my vision into the scene with the golden grasses along the sides below and the dark clouds just above - that makes a really nice frame for this image.

Alan

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:53 AM

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p.1 #8 · Soft light and mud

Brian, great series, especially #2, actually just changed that to #4!
cheers Andrew

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:55 AM

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p.1 #9 · Soft light and mud

These all have your signature look, Brian, well-composed shots with interesting light and vibrant color. I enjoyed every one of them. I think the second is my favorite.

Sharon

Nov 05, 2009 at 05:38 AM

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p.1 #10 · Soft light and mud

Good set of shots, #2 is my fav.

Wayne

Nov 05, 2009 at 06:13 AM

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p.1 #11 · Soft light and mud

Nice set! yes, a good photographer can often make an interesting image out of almost anything, as you have definitely done here. The first 2 are my favorites; #1 haviing the wonderful s-curve and the patch of colored grasses on the leftand #2 with that exquisite patch of blue sky, the same exciting colored grasses, and the wonderful symmetrical curves in it. Like someone else said, you have made even mud a mesmerizing scene!

ML

Nov 05, 2009 at 06:42 AM

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p.1 #12 · Soft light and mud

Fantastic images, as always. I never knew mud could look so good.

The second one is my favourite of these. I like the strong lines and the great ripples in the water.
Ute

Nov 05, 2009 at 06:45 AM

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p.1 #13 · Soft light and mud

Well, I can only parrot what everyone else has said - great colors and comps - but I'll just add I find these really soothing to look at, almost like a zen garden. There is a real sense of rhythmic motion.

Nov 05, 2009 at 06:48 AM

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p.1 #14 · Soft light and mud

Thanks everyone for your thoughts on these. I went out there with the intent to draw the viewer in with lines and depth. An ultra wides strength, that is for sure. I plan on hitting this spot a few more times when it starts to freeze over with ice, which should be in the next week or two.

I guess you know which lens is right for you when you plan your outings and vision around it

Thanks again,

Brian

Nov 05, 2009 at 04:49 PM

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p.1 #15 · Soft light and mud

Ah, very cool and comps make these images...well the light/processing does it to...so basically everything. Only 3 doesnt work as much for me as the white mud gets cut off. 2 could use a bit of dodging to the white as well as seems a bit gray. Great work overall here

aF

Nov 05, 2009 at 06:50 PM

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p.1 #16 · Soft light and mud

Very nice set, Brian. I like the spot-lighting on the mountains, and the dramatic clouds.

Nov 05, 2009 at 10:42 PM

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p.1 #17 · Soft light and mud

Excellent comps. #2, with the use of the longer lens to bring the mountain and grasses into play, wins out for me but all are excellent. I wonder how a dusting of snow would look?

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:28 AM

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p.1 #18 · Soft light and mud

Nice series. I really like number 2, the hint of the blue sky and orange brush. Thanks for sharing.

Ansley

Nov 06, 2009 at 12:32 AM

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p.1 #19 · Soft light and mud

Wonderful images, Brian. I'll join in voting for the second, as well. The use of the waters edge to draw the eye to the wonderfully lit background is fantastic.

Cheers,
Ed

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:36 AM

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p.1 #20 · Soft light and mud

Hey Brian,

Now those are interesting! My favorite here is #1, I think you really nailed it in that one.

Jim

Nov 06, 2009 at 03:46 AM

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p.1 #21 · Soft light and mud

Really like the first two

Nov 06, 2009 at 05:31 AM

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p.1 #22 · Soft light and mud

Very nice stuff, Brian. I also really like the comp, colors and view in the 2nd.

Barry

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:57 PM

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p.1 #23 · Soft light and mud

Thanks again everybody. Certainly appreciate it.

Brian

Nov 07, 2009 at 12:03 AM

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p.1 #24 · Soft light and mud

Stunning images, Brian, with great depth perspective.

Bob

Nov 07, 2009 at 12:08 AM

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p.1 #25 · Soft light and mud

That is dynamic. the first and the last are Nr one.
Bob

Nov 07, 2009 at 04:32 AM


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