Last Breath of Winter

Hi Alf- A really wonderful & different image you have captured so well.What a wondrous world we landscapes photographers can explore & capture. It is amazing the difference the tree adds to your image.It seems to be pulling all the limestone elements to itself.Another unique image to add to your collection, well done.Best Regards-Ross P.S. You must spend hours replying to your contributors

Sincere Thanks for your thoughtful comments and observations. You are so right, it is indeed a wondrous world, my only regret being that I didn't start taking photographs of it until a few short years ago. Having said that I am thankful that I finally did, it has made a huge difference to the way I see and appreciate the world around me.  I do spend quite a bit of time replying to people, but I think if someone has taken the time and trouble to comment, then the very least I can do is acknowledge them by replying.

 

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Alf

Very nice! excellent composition and processing.

Amazing rock formation and texture. Great POV. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

Many thanks for your visit and thoughtful comments, much appreciated!

 

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Alf

 

ESBEN

These rock formations are known commonly as "Limestone Pavement" they are a result of the limestone being exposed to the elements and the consequent erosion that takes place. This is one of the best examples I have encountered so far.  Many Thanks for stopping by, much appreciated!

 

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Alf

Superb landscape Alf, can only be improved by placing the tree more to the left to put it on the left third. However, this is still a spectacular image. Well done.

Sincere thanks for your thoughtful comments and observations. You are right of course, in the classic "rule of thirds" sense.  I did take several shots of this scene, and many that complied with the thirds rule, however due to the dynamics of the rock formation, the more central compositions seemed to look much more effective. I can appreciate what you are saying though, I would probably have commented much the same if I hadn't had the benefit of seeing multiple versions.

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Alf

First off thanks for your critique on my photo "Twisted".  I was looking through your photos and you have an incredible eye for composing photos which invoke the mind to think and wonder.  This photo to me seems too perfectly set up...are you sure those aren't props you setup yourself?  Ha! Ha! All joking aside its one of those landscape shots many hope to find and you have captured it beautifully!

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful comments.  I think one of the things that attracts me most about photography, is the journey, the learning curve, the aquisition of information that we hope will bring perfection, but never does. "Too Perfect"  ....not quite perfect enough. But if it pleases the eye, and provokes thoughts or feelings , then I have achieved my goal. 

Cheers Christian!

 

Alf

 

Alf,  My, how do you read through all of this?  At first I thought the image was furrows in a plowed field.  Viewing large  really pops the rocks.  And, I'll say this image rocks.  Wonderful blue.  Best to you.  Larry

Wow! you are conspiring to add a great deal to them. In the process you have just triggered a memory that has in turn altered the course of my photographic destination that I shall start at 3.00 am in the morning. I appreciate your thoughts and comments Larry.

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Alf

This is a wonderful shot Alf. The composition is very dramatic, helped by the strong lead in lines and the tree against that woderful sky.

Superb image full of quality. Well done.

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful feedback.  These "Limestone Pavements" can prove to have great dynamics and leading lines, and its surprising just how many have trees growing from their cracks and fissures.

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Alf

Admirable!

Bw, Volker

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BR 

 

Alf 

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