Oak, Sierra Foothills

I love this shot. I seldom comment on photos in the gallery, but this really caught my eye.
Firstly it reminds me that I don't need to get the entire tree in the frame.
The different shades of green are lush.
The image reminds me of a scene from a children's book, I almost expect Peter Rabbit or Babmi to come jumping past !

That's very pretty. I like the contoured layers of beautiful color. It's refreshing!

wonderful colour - looks like it's been painted. very nicely done indeed.

I love tree shots, and this one is right up there. Color, composition, and the wonderful detail in the image make for a winner.

George

beautiful. I agree with everyone . . . especially about looking like a scene from a childrens book . . . imagine the beauty of a whole book illustrated with such wonderful images . . .

Thank you for the comments!

I do not print color often -- usually when the students leave color chemistry in the processor and it is either use them or toss them (they only last 5 days in the processor, not matter how many prints are done).

I have noticed that if one gets the color balence just right, the print just snaps up in contrast and clarity. This is a pretty straight scan from the print, and a straight full-frame print from the negative.

Clouds were going over, and I managed to catch the light as the clouds threw that dark ridge into shadow, allowing the sunlit trees in front of it to stand out. It helps that the Rollei has such a nice lens.

Vaughn

awesome vibrant, yet muted colors. Not 'in your face' saturation. Lovely tonality and composition. Well done.