Aspen Gold

I really like this effect, the combinations of textures and warm colour are really very pleasing to the eye.  I have tried to achieve this effect by using a slow exposure and moving the camera in a slow arc upwards but with limited success. Is that the technique you have used here? If not I'd really appreciate a few clues of how you achieved this effect? It's a brilliant creation!

Sincere Compliments and Warm Regards

Alf

Pamela, amirable abstract with soft colors and vertical lines. Superb rendition.

Really beautiful original work, Pamela!

Excellent use of effect, it well match impressionist's art work. Thanks for sharing and your comments on my recent works. With all my best, Grigoriy.

Beautiful work, Pamela. I very much like the rhytm of colours and strips. I also recently discovered the technique and found this quite interesting play. I am not very successful yet, but your final result is absolutely great and beautiful.

The beauty of Autumn is not only in the obvious changes to the seasonal landscape but also in our personal feelings that this all too short season brings to the surface.  Impressionistic images allow the viewer more room for interpretation based on their individuals point of view.  Looking at your image, I see warmth and mystery.  I think the vertical lines provide a sense of security or stability, yes things are changing but in the end all will be well.  A very beautiful creation!

Jim

Alf,

Thank you for the encouraging words, I always look forward to hearing from you! I am no expert at this technique but find that the more I experiment the better my images  ;) it's all in the movement...but that is easier said than done in many cases. I find that it's a quick movement, not a slow exposure or slow movement that works the best when I achieve my best image. This was shot with a 70-200L non IS lens at 70mm, f/10, ISO 200, 1/30s. The movement was from bottom to top and I find that with trees or long lines that this works best for me. I know you are uncomfortable with hand holding but lose the tri-pod. Hope that this helps and I look forward to seeing what you come up with!   

Warm regards, Pamela

AK,

Always a pleasure to hear from you and I am happy that you like this.

Warm regards, Pamela

Ruud,

Thank you for the kind words, i always appreciate a visit from you.

Warm regards, Pamela

Grigoriy,

Thank you for the kind comment and your support. I am always happy to hear from you and glad that you like this. This is something I still need to work on but find I get better every time I play around with this technique.

Warmest regards, Pamela

Gunnar,

Thank you for the kind words of encouragement, I keep trying to perfect this particular technique and find my skills are getting better but not quite where I want them yet! I appreciate that you stopped by and I personally thought your image was very pleasing and well done  ;)

Warmest regards, Pamela

Jim,

Your critique is well put and very thoughtful...it really does express many of my own feelings about the autumnal season. My favorite time of year, so crisp, vibrant color and whimsical leaves swirling around. I looked at this clump of trees for quite awhile, no real interest for a photo, just a bunch of trees but the lighting and colors were mesmerizing. What could I do to capture what my eyes were seeing and still come away with something interesting. That is why I used this technique in the hope of capturing something of this moment I was finding so beautiful. Thank you for stopping by.

Warmest regards, Pamela

Just a quick Thank You! I really appreciate that little gem of wisdom, and I will give it a go!

Warmest Regards

Alf

Free for imagination,colors come to sent a message and in this season is a so splendid moment,regards.

Pamela, I really love this effect that you have achieved. Would love to hang this on my wall as a piece of abstract art. Best regards. Sarah

very good Pamela - keep up the good work.

Exceptional and creative art work Pamela! Bravo!

PS. Thank you very much for your nice comment on one of my recent submitted photos, its greatly appreciated.

Best regards Sadegh

Great technique!...............Best Regards

stunning. straight into my favorites folder.

very good abstract..congrats

There is something charming and inviting here. The golden glow of light? The sense of a limitless space? Whatever it is, it sets my mind in a better mood :)

Interesting exercise and creative choice you made. You definitely provide a fresh and original view of the subject matter. Compliments!

Hi Pamela,

such a wonderful work! I like it very much!

Regards,
Stevie 

Hi Pamela,

nice to see you experiment some, I really like this image, I would crop a little off the top and a little off the bottom, drawing you more into the trees and removing some distraction and giving the shorter aspect ratio for print.

Its a very nice abstract, well done and best wishes.

Ross

so this is what I had in mind, hope you dont mind I did this, I think it brings more attention to the very interesting middle of the image.

Ross

Thank you for the description on technique and technical details that you gave to Alf. I seldom if never try this type of photography but at least now I have a clue as to how to do so if I want to take a chance.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the encouraging words and support. This is something I have been working on and trying to master...hopefully this image is a step in the right direction and my skills are getting better!

Ross....I have no problem with you showing me what you were thinking of, I always appreciate helpful critiques  ;) and your advice has always been most helpful.

Thanks again all!

Warmest regards, Pamela

Love this one. Very nice presentation. Would love to hang it on my walls. Congrats.

For my taste the original image works well as it is, i LIKE IT!.I haven't been in Aspen,but I know that has a beautiful forests and it nature is majestic. .I wish you a happy  New year!Best regards

I came to your site looking for your shots like this.  I've recently done a few, and I got my inspiration from you.  Unfortunately, I hadn't read your description above before I experimented, so I had a lot of really bad shots.  But eventually I came up with some decent results.  Like you, I find that trees or lots of repeat patterns work the best.  I really like the result of this, and thanks for the inspiration!