A streak of light

On a bright november day I took a walk through the woods near Soest, the Netherlands and stumbled upon this scene, with the late afternoon light playing between the trees and shrubs. I did bring a tripod, but couldn't use it because the tripod mount plate wasn't on the camera I had with me and decided to shoot a photo with a shallower DoF than I had in mind when I saw the scene. Your comments are very welcome.

Enchanting autumn scene and mood, Vincent! I am not confused by the DoF. The streak of light and bright yellow grab attention. I like it! Bravo! Sincerely, Tatiana

Vincent, the late afternoon lighting makes this image pop with the golden fall colors! I really like the angle you chose to the light so it cuts across on a diagonal from rear right to lower left, and the three large tree trunks angling in the opposite direction on the right side. It draws my eye to the little cluster of smaller, brightly lit trees just beyond. This is my kind of photo! Warmest regards, Todd

Vincent, nice work. Love the colours and like the composition. Kind regards, Franz

Hi Tatiana,

 

thank you so much for your comments and continuous support! I really appreciate that. I'm glad you like this image. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Franz,

 

thank you for your nice comments! I'm glad you like it. Kind regards, Vincent

Hi Todd,

 

thank you for your wonderful comments! I'm happy to read this is 'your kind of photo', thanks again. Kind regards, Vincent

Vincent, whether or not the shallower DoF gave you concern doesn't entail a flaw in the image. I readily perceive a wide swath of gold/orange with which the setting sun bathed the forest. To me, the fact that the lighting is predominantly low key isn't a flaw in the image; rather, just the opposite is true. Besides, the composition and perspective are spot on. Finally, I'm sure that Nature herself welcomes the image to her collection. - - My best always, michael

Hi Michael,

 

thank you for these appreciative and well-worded comments and for favoriting this photo! 'Nature herself welcomes the image to her collection', that's a beautiful compliment, I feel humble and grateful. Kind regards, Vincent

Bravo Vincent, a very nice image that highlights the beauty of the autumn atmosphere, with its warm colors, which you have been able to enhance with this fantastic backlight, ciao Giangiorgio

Hi Giangiorgio,

 

thank you for your friendly comments! The golden light was the star of this scene, I just photographed it. Kind regards, Vincent

I love the low afternoon light in during the autumn month. Absolutely stunning work Vincent. Best regards, Arthur.

Hi Arthur,

 

thank you very much for your appreciative comments! I really appreciate it. Kind regards, Vincent