Healing Garden

[Octane]

Soft light gently falls through the canopy, filters through medium density fog, and onto this ordered array of bare trunks.

Once again, my ultimate pursuit of taking photographs which resemble paintings is nudging a little closer to fruition.

I made this image whilst trekking through the Great Otway National Forest, in Victoria.

Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
1.3s f/16.0 at 40.0mm iso160

Higher resolution available here (http://users.tpg.com.au/octane2/hg.html).

Note, almost all of my images are available as prints up to and including 36x24. If interested in any, pee emm me.

Comments, critique, etc., most welcome.

H

[renormalised]

Beautiful shot, H:)

But you only have another 5 million years to enjoy it...the arid zone in Oz is gradually moving southward and that part of the country will look like Nhill, in NW Vic, in a few million years:)

[Jen]

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: beautiful pic H (as i wouldnt expect anything less from you) :lol:
Nice work buddy :)

[Ric]

Lovely shot H.

I like the title, I can see how a walk through the forrest like that would refresh the senses. The smell of the fresh air must have been wonderful.

Cheers

[luigi]

Excellent composition I like the diagonal meta-line that leads the eyes thru the photo. Very nice colors and atmosphere too. Add a great title and you have hit!

[JD2439975]

I've always been drawn to photorealism in art, it shows not only a masterful hand but masterful eye.
The inverse is also true, as you've so keenly demonstrated here.
The background fog gives pastel shades you'd only expect to find in a painting...damn H, you're real good at this. :lol: :thumbsup:

[Liz]

Yes, is a very serene and relaxing image, well done as always H. :thumbsup:

[lacad01]

Stunning shot H, I like how the blue sky is peeping through the cloud and trees. Pretty vivid greens as well :thumbsup::thumbsup:

[h0ughy]

hey H how about you HDR the image a bit more to bring out the moss and mould on the tree on the left, looks a bit odd

[troypiggo]

I don't understand. Doesn't appear to be an HDR shot to me. He did mention it was foggy and I assume early morning, which would explain the soft light.

[Vanda]

I have a weakness for this type of shot - love it.

[Octane]

Carl,

Thanks. :D

Only 5 million years more? I better get a move on!

I was so surprised at how green the whole area was. One I'll definitely be revisiting soon.



Jen,

Thank you!



Ric,

Thanks, buddy.

It wasn't too cold, but, walking whilst prepared for adverse weather makes you sweat in the humidity something chronic. Still, I was very happy to be out there amongst it. Will go back soon.



Luis,

Glad you noted the diagonal in the composition. Cheers!



Justin,

Just like me, I prefer neoclassical paintings such as those of Rembrandt and Eybl. My father's childhood and teenage charcoal drawings resemble photographs, too. I wish I had his talent.

Thank you.



Cheers, all.

H

[Octane]

Liz,

Thank you. Glad you liked it.



Adam,

Cheers. The sunlight was fleeting in and out through all the fog and clouds. The photograph doesn't really do the place justice; I was quite high up above it all -- those trees seem to go down forever. There's a descent that's hidden behind the ferns in the foreground, unfortunately. I was standing in a prickly bush trying to get this, and, couldn't move any further, unfortunately. Will try another angle next time.



David,

Very cheeky! But, I do agree with the tree on the left. It's so annoying. I can't really change the composition, though. If I crop from the left, I also have to crop from the top or bottom to maintain my 3:2 print ratio. It kind of ruins the image. Live and learn.



Ian,

Pleased you enjoyed this one.



Thanks, all.

H