Shades of Autumn

[Octane]

Late afternoon light gently illuminates this scene of beautiful trees on the side of a hill in Arrowtown.

I made this image with the purpose of showcasing the amazing colours of Autumn.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1/4s f/16.0 at 40.0mm iso100

Slightly larger resolution available here (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/soa.html).

Comments, critique, etc., most welcome.

Regards,
Humayun

[iceman]

You've done just that, H. Lovely colours.

[lacad01]

Very warm colours, nicely done! :thumbsup:

[rogerg]

Nice. I like the colours and their balance to the brown foreground. My eye keeps wanting a little more of the top of the trees, but I suspect having that might ruin it :whistle: :)

[StephenM]

Nice shot Humayun! You've captured the colours very well.

Cheers,
Stephen

[Tamtarn]

You have certainly showcased the beautiful colours of autumn with this great shot Humayun.

[Spanrz]

Humayun,
If you ever want colours, and have plenty of money for a trip, Northern USA has some perfect Autumn (er..Fall) colours in late Sept / October.
There is so much more, of an abundance of colours, that what we get in Aus.
It's a photographers dream. Man, HDR heaven. Hehehe.

I love these types of shots... Good work. :D

[Octane]

Mike,

Thanks, mate. :)



Adam,

As warm as the colours are, it was bitterly cold. Cheers! :)



Roger,

Thanks, mate. And, yes, you're right, any more up the top would have ruined the image as it was barren for a bit, and then some more dark green trees up the hill. Just wouldn't have fit.



Stephen,

Thanks. :)



Barb and David,

Glad you enjoyed it -- thanks!



Brett,

I would love, love, /love/ to visit the northwest of USA. But, for now, New Zealand will have to do. :)

As much success as I had with my HDR work, I've given up on it entirely. I wish to learn how to create a similar effect by capturing light at the right time of day and doing as little as possible in post. I enjoy looking at other people's renditions in HDR, but, have stopped doing them myself. :)



Thanks, everyone! :)

Regards,
Humayun