"Land Divided" redux

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terrific landscape in a classic composition. Divided works on different levels here. Most attractive. If I might make a suggestion than it would be that the sky would benefit from reducing the cyan somewhat. It looks a tiny bit too much for my taste.

Southwestern palette shift apropos

Lovely comp and perspective.

Well composed ... beautiful colors. Regards.

Mark, I could believe that this was in Australia or New Zealand. It is a classic, timeless landscape. I also wouldn't have any trouble with the sky being that colour. Well done.

wonderful!!!!! congrats

Very nice composition! Regards.

Not sure what you did differently to this rendition (maybe a tad warmer?); but I believe that I'll leave virtually the same comment; I still think this is the best of the Plumas County trip. This is just one hell of a fine composition and exposure. Good work, Mark. Cheers! Chris

Terrific photo! Excellent foreground detail, the leading line directs the viewer into the photo, wonderful range of tones.

Unusual conditions beautifully captured.

 

 

Simon

Thanks Ton, Michael, Anthony, Ricardo, Jeff, Janegbert, Gunnar, Chris, Jim and Simon! Hope I forgot no one!

Ton, I am partial to the sky and think the cyan compliments the yellows and reds. Anyway, you stated it was contrary to your taste. I disagree yet still believe you have good taste.

Jeff, this was taken in Perth, California. Just kidding. Northern California and it is a compliment to the image that it resembles your homeland. California is so diverse, it could resemble many different lands.

Chris, I did indeed warm the scene, the first version may be closer to how the RAW appeared. At the same time, however, the scene now appears more like how I remember. The Muench Print Workshop gave me some new approaches to PP. There was a time when film shooters would warm a scene like this with filters to eliminate the neutralizing blue cast. I like having the artistic liberty to correct an image with Photoshop, much like utilizing a physical warming filter. While I was shooting here, I have a vivid memory of the autumn grasses, so full of crisp yellow color. I use the term "correct" the colors, not over-emphasize them.

I'm glad you included the small tree to the right. For me, it breaks up the large area of grasses and reaches a bit into the next layer of your shot to connect all of the dots. Also, the repeated orange lit by sun in the distance is mirrored by the small tree, on the diagonal view. Small items, bvut they work together to unite the image. Love those wide open spaces.

 

Harry

Beautiful images all of them.

 

Cheers; Bela