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Sharp Turn What is particularly refreshing about this
glorious tribute to nature’s autumnal grandeur is that it is a vertical
landscape of immense power and beauty. This image is a great tribute to
the artistic and photographic skills of Gary as he has exquisitely
framed this entrancing scene between towering maple trees. The diffuse
ambient illumination enhances the impressive range of colors whilst
still displaying all of the important detail in the rest of the scene.
The range of colors is resplendent, with a delightful range of hues from
yellows to reds. There are even a few green plants, barely visible in
the foreground, trying to hide from sight because they cannot contribute
to all of the colorful splendor. The dark gray, brown and black hues of
the tree trunks act as a creative and powerful contrast to all of the
bright maple leaves, further emphasizing their brilliant colors.
Certainly, there is no sound of strife here, only a world of peace and
serenity. Perhaps the leaves feel lonely when their neighbors fall, and
maybe the ones in the foreground cascading from the maple tree
off-shoots are a little unhappy because they cannot achieve the bright
reds of the leaves of the tree itself. Nature ensures that whatever
color the leaves are, they are all singing in unison to produce this
magical fall image. In
admiring this sublime a serene print, the viewer becomes aware of a
discordant anomaly, namely, a rural road that dares to enter this
woodland paradise. The road suddenly appears on a diagonal pathway, but
happily, on seeing the awesome colorful scene ahead, it takes a sharp
turn to the right and exits the frame at the left-hand side, appearing
much diminished in width. The grayish color of the road which is lined
on both sides by red maple leaves in no way adds a distraction to the
scenic beauty of the woodland, and being a rural road there is probably
very little traffic that traverses it. Furthermore, the diagonal lines
and curved corner offer a visionary refinement in this vertical world of
autumnal brilliance.
Peter Marr
Fisherman’s Boat
Peggy’s Cove is
certainly a favorite tourist attraction in Nova Scotia, and Phyllis’s
wonderful and visionary print superbly captures the beauty and
entrancing aura of this iconic fishing community. The quiet light
creates a magical ambience that is awe-inspiring, from the hillside
background that is bathed in mist and fog, all the way to the imposing
boulders in the foreground. The diffuse illumination upliftingly
contributes to the resplendent atmosphere and tranquility that emanates
from this image, whilst revealing amazing detail and contrast throughout
the entire scene. The range of hues in the latter contribute to a
delightful color palette that is warm and inviting. Although vegetation
is not expansive in this area, nature has a persistent habit of
providing grasses and plants in areas that greatly add to the scenic
beauty. This is certainly true here, where there is a lovely expanse of
dark green hardy shrubs situated among the granite outcropping, which is
a series of impressive large rocks which have a striking range of colors
and designs, that together creates an inspiring foreground setting.
Slowly sinking into the greenery between the rock fissures is one of the
legendary boats that were commonly used by the local fisherman decades
ago. Slowly rotting and breaking down from the Atlantic storms that
pervade this area, this masterful craft still exudes an inspiring
presence. Commanding an imposing viewpoint, the boat looks up the calm
waters of the estuary where the sea placidly disappears into the foggy
background. Fondly, it looks at the rustic wooden fish sheds which have
a few lobster pots outside, and then sadly it inevitably sees the
brightly colored trawlers on the other side of the waterway, vessels
which have taken the boats place in the quest for fishing for lobsters.
Happily, far from being forgotten, this discarded boat, a victim of time
and technology, triumphantly remains as an emblematic symbol of this
fishing community, adding charm and realism to the rugged beauty of this
picturesque area. One hopes that there will not be any more
modernization in this scenic area, so that for years to come, visitors
will still be able to marvel at this vista, as one does by seeing
Phyllis’s stellar image.
Peter Marr
Morning Light in the Adirondacks
Some photographers use strong vivid colors and complex subjects to
create very dramatic, visually impactful images. Bonnie has taken a
different approach, using soft light, gentle colors with ranges of blue
to present a photograph which provides a contemplative focus to the
viewer, much like what you would see when you get up before dawn and
watch the rising sun slowly reveal the beauty of the Adirondacks.
Simplicity is the key word for this photograph; just enough is shown to
evoke the entrance of morning. Mist surrounds the landscape,
shrouding it in a mysterious haze. The water reflects the reeds,
providing a strong sense of calmness. A minimalist look at nature.
This is a photograph which one can look at, almost meditating, and see
the skill of the photographer and the beauty of early morning, inspiring
a sense of calm.
A very effective treatment of nature’s beauty.
This photograph brings with it an almost magical mood. Details are
minimal, but the almost silhouetted subject matter seems to almost float
in the image. The contrast between the light and dark maintain the
transparency of the rising mist.
There is a strong contrast between the man-made structures
counterbalanced by the “early birds” on the right. This balances the
composition, albeit with two different kinds of subjects separated from
each other by a large amount of space. One wonders why the birds are
grouped away from the gazebo and benches. It is left to the viewer to
present ideas and interpretation to this question.
Simplicity is the key word to describe this photograph. The focus is on
the ethereal light, fog and mood that Ron has captured in this beautiful
photograph. Light can be magical, and Ron displays how a creative
photographer can capture and share this with the viewer.
Solid and Liquid
The impact of Angela’s image is immediate. You can feel the rushing
water dragging past the edge of the stone as if to coax the few
remaining leaves to abandon their perch and ride the current downstream.
One of the characteristics that makes photographer an artist is the
ability to look at a large visual panorama and decide exactly what to
put into the frame and, just as important, what to leave out.
Angela has done a great job placing the rocks edge on a diagonal taking
up about a third of the frame. The swift water creates a wonderful
abstract of reflection and complimentary colors. The remaining leaves on
the solid surface lend the only hint to reality and allow us to
interpret what we are looking at. Angela has a fantastic “eye” and is
able to find these small treasures in the landscape. | ||||||||||||||||
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