Life Among Giants

Two mule deer among the Sequoias and spring dogwoods.

Vibrant color, Outstanding lighting and contrast... Well Composed and Quite Beautiful!!!

This is one beautiful image...it deserves higher ratings in my opinion 7/7. This would make one killer large print!

Thanks Rick, it does make a beautiful big print :D

 

The rating system is pretty silly, I tend not to pay attention to it, and I would check the critique only box, except from my experience it seems that they get less exposure then. But thanks for the kind words!

gooooooooooooood!!7/7

very impressive, indeed around 7/7. vibrant colors, perfect technique , great idea and composition.

Floris, I have had my eye on this for some time, mentally preparing my thoughts. It is outstanding, the colors are exceptional. Obviously, I have not looked at it very closely because I did not see the two deer in the corner of the frame. It's like a bonus within such a well prepared image. I am curious to know when this was actually taken, what time of year? I would like to get over to Sequoia soon and would like to be there when the dogwoods are blooming. Thanks in advance for your response. This is a wonderful rendering!

Hi Mark, thanks for the kind words! This is definitely one of my favorites, and the web version doesn't come close to the print. I took this at the very end of May last year - of course, peak times depend on the time of year, but the last two weeks in May are probably ideal. When I was there most of the leaves had come out already, which takes away some impact from the dogwoods, so I'm looking at going a week or so earlier this year.. I'll try to get my dad to scout 'em out in a few weeks since he lives about 45 min from here! Shoot me an email when you're planning on going and either we can meet up or I can give you any further information I have.