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Tim ONeill
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I recently returned from several days in New Mexico, where a respiratory bug curtailed most of my shooting. Sniff. Anyway, this is a view near what Georgia Okeeffe considered one of her most inspiring subjects . She called the flat topped massif in the distance Pedernal, and seemed to give it mystical powers. Seemed less than truly inspiring to my eye, but hey, I'm only a photog. The water in the background (Abiquiu Resivoir) would not have been there then.

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Nov 23, 2009 at 12:39 AM

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p.1 #2 · Ghost Ranch

That's some fairly difficult light to work with given the haze that obscures the details in the distance. I like the warm earth tones in the foreground and wish the scene had a little more of the pinion/juniper grassland we can see just off to the left of the tree. In the color image that has a nice depth feel given the light. I do like the color image overall much better given the increased contrasts of the vegetation.

Sorry to hear your trip went sniffle - hope that went away.

Alan

Nov 23, 2009 at 12:47 AM

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p.1 #3 · Ghost Ranch

A very pleasing shot , Tim , and I very much like the subdued colour palette --- especially the contrast between the earth browns and the blue-grey sky . The colour version works best for me , too . Hope you're fully recovered now .

Nov 23, 2009 at 12:58 AM

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p.1 #4 · Ghost Ranch

I like this very much, Tim. I think it all works perfectly. A beautiful scene.

Sharon

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:01 AM

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p.1 #5 · Ghost Ranch

Tim

I'm surprised you were able to shoot at all after hearing how sick you guys really were (are) with that being said you have a very cool takeaway here really like they comp and the feeling of open vastness, the color palette is just gorgeous

Ray Still

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:02 AM

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p.1 #6 · Ghost Ranch

I'm kinda expired, but I like it.

Jim

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:03 AM

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p.1 #7 · Ghost Ranch

Yes, the color version is GREAT, but the B&W is also excellent.
Great work, Tim.

Javier

Nov 23, 2009 at 01:11 AM

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p.1 #8 · Ghost Ranch

I love this kind of subdued light, Tim. Beautifully done. These both work very nicely but I gotta go with the color.

Barrry

Nov 23, 2009 at 03:01 AM

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p.1 #9 · Ghost Ranch

i like the feel of this shot especially the yellows and blues, i think i prefer the color more though!

Nov 23, 2009 at 03:14 AM

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p.1 #10 · Ghost Ranch

Great shot, I can't decide which version I like the best. In any case, bummer about the trip but you should feel real good about this capture.

Ken

Nov 23, 2009 at 03:20 AM

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p.1 #11 · Ghost Ranch

Love the black and white Tim, awesome tree!

Nov 23, 2009 at 03:22 AM

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p.1 #12 · Ghost Ranch

Great shot. Love the mood in the color version.

Nov 23, 2009 at 03:34 AM

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p.1 #13 · Ghost Ranch

Hello Tim, hope you are feeling better. Love the sense of space and quiet in the scene, No surprise, I prefer the color version too. Maybe a bit more light on the dark end of the histogram for the BW version? In any event thanks tor sharing the view.

hugh

Nov 23, 2009 at 11:17 AM

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p.1 #14 · Ghost Ranch

Beautifully framed vista with the tree positioned just right. I'm partial to the warmth of the color one. Very, very nice! Get well soon!

Jose

Nov 23, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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p.1 #15 · Ghost Ranch

Both are nice captures, with a quiet mood. I could sit there for a long time enjoying the vast space around me.
Ute

Nov 23, 2009 at 02:34 PM

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p.1 #16 · Ghost Ranch

Thanks for commenting everyone. Georgia Okeefe was an interesting artist. Her intoxication with the spare scenery around this area is intriguing. I did go up the next canyon to the North and west of Ghost Ranch, and found many more interesting vistas there, including the Chama River. When Ms. Okeefe found Ghost Ranch, in the 1920's it was already a "dude ranch" and ready made for her.

Nov 23, 2009 at 04:19 PM

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p.1 #17 · Ghost Ranch

Great and colorful work, Tim. I also like the b&w. Thank you for sharing.
Karl

Nov 23, 2009 at 06:30 PM

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p.1 #18 · Ghost Ranch

Fine shot Tim. My preference is for the colour version.
Well done.
David

Nov 23, 2009 at 06:58 PM

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p.1 #19 · Ghost Ranch

Tim,

Very nice. The BW is my choice.

Nov 23, 2009 at 07:01 PM


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