I am a Nature Photographer with interests in all things related. Water, flowers, insects and fungi are my main interests but I am happy to photograph wildlife and landscapes and all other of Nature's subjects.
Thanks, Belinda!
Fog is a great asset for creating separation. Early on in my photography pursuit I read a few of John Shaw’s books and he had a shot in one of some trees totally isolated from whatever else was there. Turned out that the background under ordinary conditions was quite a busy scene otherwise.
This is the book I got started with but is from film days. Theory still appropriate today.
John Shaw’s Nature Photography Field Guide https://a.co/d/9qf8aTR
He did an updated digital version and books on other aspects of nature photography such as macro etc. He’s a great teacher.
Thanks, Denise! This was with the iPhone 13 Pro Max and I have another with the Mark IV that is almost identical but a slightly improved composition. It was nice to finally get a pleasing shot of this scene after several disappointing attempts.
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Has a nice Asian feel to it– beautiful!
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Thanks, Eliza! Maybe a little Michael Kenna influence in my subconscious. 🙂
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The contrast between the foreground shrubs and the fog-shrouded trees is especially nice. Black and gray do pair well.
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Thanks. I’ve a similar shot that I may post from the big camera rather than this phone capture.
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Perfect capture of the mood in the foggy landscape, showcasing it in monochrome!
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Thanks, Peter!
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It’s a wonderful photo. Fog makes for interesting landscapes and slightly eerie ones as well.
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Thanks, Belinda!
Fog is a great asset for creating separation. Early on in my photography pursuit I read a few of John Shaw’s books and he had a shot in one of some trees totally isolated from whatever else was there. Turned out that the background under ordinary conditions was quite a busy scene otherwise.
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Thanks, Steve. I’ll have to try this on a mild foggy day. I’ll also look out for John Shaw.
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This is the book I got started with but is from film days. Theory still appropriate today.
John Shaw’s Nature Photography Field Guide https://a.co/d/9qf8aTR
He did an updated digital version and books on other aspects of nature photography such as macro etc. He’s a great teacher.
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Thanks again, Steve!
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What delicacy. Lovely photograph.
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Thank you, Linda. Fog gave me the opportunity to make an image of those pines that on clear sunny days would not have been as pleasing.
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Light gray playing off against dark gray.
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I think the only zones missing are 0 and 10.
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Gorgeous layering of elements, Steve. The silhouetted foreground against the foggy trees is wonderful.
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Thank you, Jane. I’ve visited this scene several times without success. The fog did the trick.
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Fabulous! I love the near and far tones. B&W was a perfect choice.
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Thanks, Denise! This was with the iPhone 13 Pro Max and I have another with the Mark IV that is almost identical but a slightly improved composition. It was nice to finally get a pleasing shot of this scene after several disappointing attempts.
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I like the detail in the foreground shrubs contrasted with the foggy tree – lots of depth and a feeling of mystery too.
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Thanks, Ann. I love scenes like this was very pleased to make this image.
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