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cdmonson (5304) 2017-07-26 16:12

I like the layers here: layers of trees, layers of rock, layers of light. It makes what would probably be just a humdrum mountain picture work much better. And the colors look perfect here. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2017-07-26 16:11

Hi Marvs: Lovely shot of Mt. Stephen. It's a little yellow for my taste, but a good composition and capture of nice light. Those clouds in the upper left look a bit funky--I'm guessing that's smoke from the forest fires we've been having recently? Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2017-03-08 11:28

Goodness Robert, this is lovely. I love those peak colors (so late in Quebec?), the rain-saturated scene, but most of all the steep rise of that ribbon of road. One note on the road: most photographers, myself included, would probably have been tempted to warm it up a bit with an adjustment brush to get rid of some of the blue cast. You didn't--and in my opinion it makes the photo. It moderates somewhat the natural warmth of the leaves, and the cool blue combined with the overcast light evokes mist, which is perfect for this kind of photo. Wonderfully done. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 16:20

Definitely the right call to post the B&W version. The color version looks a bit washed out and mid-day--this is evocative and moody. Is it just me, or is there a small dust spot about an inch above the left-most tower? Sorry to nitpick, I'm just paranoid about those in my own photos and I tend to notice them in others. But this is a nice picture overall. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 16:18

I've heard Zagreb is lovely and underrated. This is a nice picture. Looks like you mostly had it to yourself. Your verticals look excellent and exposure is perfect. And that sky! Thanks for sharing. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 16:17

Nice shot. Love the diagonal slant and the alternating colors. It's a great abstract shot. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 9:46

Hi Derek: Can't stop looking at your shots. The long exposure here makes the sea look like mist on the heather, or maybe low-lying clouds over various mountains. And such a lovely blue-green color against the reddish rocks. But what really draws my eye is the arch in the distance. County Donegal is amazing. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 9:40

I'll never understand the standard tourist mentality. "Oh, the sun is going to set in the next hour or two. I guess it's time to go." Huh? I mean, I'm glad they leave so we photographers can have it to ourselves, but their actions are totally illogical. Let's leave just as everything is getting beautiful. Nothing not to like about this one. The person on the rock really gives it scale, and of course the light is as fine as you could ask for in County Antrim. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 9:36

Lovely warm light, especially on Benbulbin. Nothing more representative of County Sligo than that. :) Just beautiful. Clark

cdmonson (5304) 2016-04-28 9:35

So jealous. I had pretty dramatic light when I visited here, but nothing like this. Dunlewy Church is one of the creepiest places I've ever been. This shot looks just a hair oversharpened for my taste, but otherwise it's lovely. Great work. Clark