Stumble (Click for larger view)

Thank you so much for your interest and kind words! 

 

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Alf 

 

DOMINICK 

 

Yes, I believe you are right, I have also heard that Canon users utilise this lens with an adaptor.  From my own experience it is the best wide angle lens I have used. The D800 does have a lot of pixels and that can be a distinct advantage,  but due to the file handling and storage issues it makes me very selective when taking shots, whereas I was once a bit trigger happy! 

 

Cheers Dominick! 

 

Alf 

 

LEN 

 

Perhaps I have gauged it right with my "leave them wanting more" contribution : - ) 

I am normally very keen to show the water, but yes it was a rough water surface and even the colour wasn't particularly attractive on this day. 

The weather here is now quite warm, but the winter was nothing but wet! No photography opportunities of frost or snow, just constant rain ran rain, very annoying! 

I usually enjoy our winters and I like the moods that the season can offer, so much more atmospheric than anything I can capture in summer. But this year I feel robbed, I might have to emigrate to a colder climate at this rate : - ) 

Thank you or taking time to evaluate this image and leave me with your thoughts and observations Len, much appreciated! 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

MAURIZIO 

 

Thank you so much for your interest and generous comments! 

 

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Alf 

How beautiful, my friend!! I love it!!

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

Alf 

You know, perhaps you were meant to 'stumble'?? I love the POV. I am a big fan of texture, rocks, lichen etc. The foreground is so dynamic and 'visual' with this POV. I feel more 'present' in the image for some reason. This alternate POV will maybe give you more food for thought on other excursions where you may be inclined to make more use of the entire 'field of view'??? Such a ruggedly beautiful landscape Alf. I truly 'held my breath' when I clicked on the 'larger view'. I am sorry I am a bit late to seeing this one. But for some reason, I was 'meant' to see this one today!

Beautiful work. I hope your knees are feeling better!! Sincere regards, Gail

Not something not seen at your place though, Alf! You simply know how to find a place and await the best light possible! Wonderful, the colors, the spectacle, the technical quality and all, although there is not much to see, just a pond, stones and sky, but the lighting makes it magic! Gives it mood which for me is the most important thing in visual arts!

 

Best regards

 

PDE

Humble apologies for the rather slow reply! 

 

My time isn't my own any more and life's twists and turns seem inexorably destined to serve up further complications. Destined to stumble perhaps in more ways than one : - ) 

I do like getting down low and encompassing the foreground where possible, albeit this time it wasn't planned. This a magnificent area within the Snowdonia National Park and I never tire of it's changing light and seasonal colours. 

I am so pleased you enjoyed viewing this one Gail and thank you sincerely for your most heart-warming comments.

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

PIERRE 

 

Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback! You are quite correct, light is nearly always the key.  I have seen the most mundane area's become transformed to vibrant spectacles when touched with early morning or late evening light.  This particular area is stunning in most light conditions, but of course the right light always helps! 

Cheers Pierre! 

 

Alf 

Excelente trabajo, el procesado es fantástico. Te felicito.

Saludos.

Hi Alf. The scenery is beautiful, and I'm impressed how much detail and sharpness has the entire image, the colors are soft and natural and exposure is perfect, both in the sky and in the mountains. More water?, Yes, I would like, but I would not like to lose all the detail in the foreground. Here in Peru we have similar landscapes, but to see snow, we have to climb to more than 4500 meters high (around 15,000 feet) of altitude, and at that point only grows a type of grass, called ichu.

Thanks for sharing!

Kind Regards,

Rosario

Alf, gran composicion y gran procesado. Te felicito.

Saludos.

Hi Alf- The large size is stunning, the way landscapes should be viewed. Love the way all the various elements appear to be expanding outwards around the small pond. What can I say? As usual a visual delight to sit back & enjoy another of your well crafted images. Best Regards-Ross

Precioso paisaje, sensacionales tonos y detalle.

Thank you so much for your interest and kind words! Much Appreciated! 

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Alf

 

ROSARIO

 

Humble apologies for my very late response, work commitments are such that my time is no longer my own.  I like photo's with a lot of water generally, but when the wind ripples the surface the reflections are lost as is the impact, so in this case I opted for more rocks.  Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and the insightful information about your own country. 

 

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

ROSS  

 

Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments! 

I am glad you noticed the convergence of the rocks, it is an effect that I often strive for with the wide angle lens.  You just need the right elements in place and just looking through the view finder reveals the effect

 

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Alf 

 

TOLO 

 

Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! 

 

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Alf 

Very soothing effect..tones are so subtle and soft ..love it..

 

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful comments, much appreciated!

Best Regards 

 

Alf 

 

My dear friend and regarding your question, it depends on how anyone interprets the story.  For me the water-factor means that there's finally an end to a very long and tiring journey through the harsh land.  The absence of it means there's still a long way to go to reach my goal.  Don't ask me why...these thing come deeply from my heart gazing at your wonderful picture, it's just sentiments that make me dream and wonder...Cheers!

It is an interesting analogy to the question I posed and one that I can empathise with.  Most of my work relates to water of one kind or another and typically my final destination means arriving at a body of water where I can practise my photography. On this occasion the water wasn't being so co-operative but it was my goal nonetheless..

Sincere Thanks & Best Regards

 

Alf 

 

A piece of great cleverness!!!

A winner shot! I like fg rocks, but including more water is better :)