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Images => Nature, Flora, Fauna & Landscapes => Topic started by: armando_m on January 17, 2016, 16:14:57
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20mm f/16
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Intriguing patterns from the basal parts of these trunks indeed. I hope you have tried to compose alternatives for example focusing more on the roots than the upper part of the trees. In other words, "move in closer" in the Capa manner.
There are small signs of human impact in the background. Perhaps these either should be more visible, or eliminated entirely by a different framing?
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3 textures, 3 colors, very interesting...
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Lovely patterns and textures.
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I'm wondering if the scene could use a bit of judiciously applied contrast. Some areas seem a bit flat.
Very intriguing trees and I like the composition.
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Armando, I would prefer the B&W version posted on Facebook.
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Sometimes I wish we had a "like" button to press. But OTOH, I suppose it would trivialize our recognition of an image which deserves a few good words.
I enjoyed this image and thank you for posting it.
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It is the design of NG never to provide a "Like" Button. There are a multitude of [a]social media to cater for such things.
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It is the design of NG never to provide a "Like" Button. There are a multitude of [a]social media to cater for such things.
(I Like ;) )
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Nothing wrong in liking something if you can communicate why ...
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That's precisely the point.
Although it may be harmful, at times, to investigate the "why" after sb says "I love you" ;)
so goood to keep up illusions....
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Images and people are different subjects.
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Armando:
As others have mentioned, a great sense of texture in the roots, with vista behind. One could spend a long time at this site working different POVs and settings.
Speaking of which, I am curious what your shutter speed was. The water is really smooth.
Cheers
Randy
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Randy: Obvously tripod work I feel.
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I don't know where it is, but I would love to go for a swim with the AW1 :)
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Is that not the place with the Crocodiles & Piranhas?
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Thank you
Akira, here is the B&W version
(https://armando-m.smugmug.com/Travel/Camecuaro/i-VV6WXg8/0/O/_DSC7697_DxO-bn.jpg)
Exposure time was 13 seconds
Weather was mostly cloudy so yes contrast is not that strong, I did not want to add more contrast to the color version afraid of making it look bad
The lake is called Camecuaro, in the state of Michoacan Jalisco, takes a couple of hours driving from Guadalajara,
This was my fourth visit, this time a number of photographers from Guadalajara and a nearby town - Zamora - came along, nine of us and all in all a great gathering, all sort of cameras, Nikon Canon, Sony, Fuji, Pro level, entry level
My initial visit to this place was due to finding another nikon d300 owner on flickr who lived nearby, and we have continued to follow each other on Flickr, 500px, FB, and maybe once every year - sometimes longer - coincide on a visit to the lake.
Jakov, some people have already made a few videos underwater, look for "camecuaro azul" on youtube
Frank, there are fish but not piranhas, crocodiles? no one knows, some people disappear due to inexplicable causes, perhaps the ducks have acquired a taste for distracted photographers.
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Thanks, Armando! Yes, I love the other-worldly feel of the image which is enhanced by the B&W treatment.
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You could spend quite a bit of time exploring all of the patterns, textures, and twisting shapes. An interesting scene.
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Mongo quite likes the natural framing provided by the trees. Mongo's first impression was that it was a little light on in contrast and that is consistent with your note and the conditions on the day. The light contrast does not affect the B/W version as much for some reason. Mongo had a quick play with the colour version and it is possible to give it a little more bite without making it look unnatural. Although, as it is, the lighter contrast gives it a nice "dreamy" feel.
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The roots/trunks are compelling-a feast for the eyes. They might be worth revisiting in different lighting conditions.
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Hi Armando, I love both versions.
Although my my initial interest is the magnificent roots, my eye is also drawn to the light-toned foliage on the trees all around the lake in the B&W version.
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Armando: sometimes we share our humor
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Nice framing, I like both but prefer the B&W version as the human elements are not as pronounced there.
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Another view
10m from the previous , taken 20 minutes later, one moves at a slow pace in this location
(https://armando-m.smugmug.com/Travel/Camecuaro/i-Dp66W3R/0/O/_DSC7705_DxO-Edit.jpg)
6 second exposure, f/16 again
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Armando, I still prefer the initial image in B&W. You may have wanted to have a PL filter to eliminate the reflection of the water to illustrate the continuing part of this characteristic root of the tree.
By the way, could you (or anyone) identify the species of the tree?
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Great images, Armando
i suspect the tree to be a Taxodium distichum
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One can see that these plants live...
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Fons is right, in spanish it is called Ahuehuete, or Sabino, and in english Montezuma cypress
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Fons and Armando, thanks for the identification!