Community Spirit 3 Photo

Photographer’s Note

This is one of the pedestrian bridges across the Deschutes River near downtown Bend. As I shot this picture, most of the students from nearby Bend High School were running in the park behind me with the Coach calling her encouraging instructions.

Bend, built around a bend in the Deschutes River, has made the river its centerpiece. Parks run along much of the river. The Bend Park and Recreation District, along with the City of Bend and private land holders, is working toward implementing a community vision for an uninterrupted river trail. The trail will parallel the Deschutes River running through the heart of our community. It’s nearly completed and runs from Sun River to Tumalo state Park, about 50 miles This map shows those existing trails.

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julianajesus (77) 2008-10-29 11:52

Olá ... bellissima foto

Otima edição - abraço

JCG (24783) 2008-10-29 12:10

Hi Pat,

The autumnal colors are fabulous on this photograph and judiciously saturated. I like much this harmonious landscape. It is a true pleasure to look at. Thank you Pat.

With all my friendships and with soon,

Jean-Charles

pablominto (39872) 2008-10-29 12:18

Hello Pat,

The colours are most amazing, varying from green via yellow to deep red!
Over here we had heavy wind a few days ago, bringing all leaves to the ground leaving only naked brown branches...
This is a great postcard, well composed and the best of tech quality!

Greetings,
Pablo -

jemaflor (38801) 2008-10-29 12:39

Hi Pat,
So lovely colours on your shot, well framed with reflections on water, ideal light for a great result, bravo !

josepmarin (33571) 2008-10-29 13:38

Hi Pat,
This is the autumn in its purer condition! You have caught with a great strength its chromatic beauty in this splendid landscape, under a great light and a few vivid colors with a beautiful saturation.
Nice work.
HLJ
Josep

lestans (15377) 2008-10-29 14:18

Hi Pat!!
what a wanderful place!!
You will not believe: a lady in Seattle, where I exchanged home, said that Oregon is boring! But she must be silly, I see here so many beautiful places! I would have to go to Oregon because two ladies came to my place and they are waiting for us, I must not forget this opportunity!
You composed this picture so well! colors, reflection... all perfect!ùCiao, a kiss!

Livia

cfreire (11635) 2008-10-29 14:32

Hi Pat,
This a splendid capture of this amazing place. Excellent definition and the colors and contrasts are magnificents. Good use of PL that brought out the colors' sky. Good POV and framing. Well done. Best regards, Consuelo

mark_mk (246) 2008-10-29 14:34

Hi Pat,
this is so nice, full of colors! I love such deep saturated colors and therefore I love this shot! I like how you placed these branches in the upper right corner, they really do create a good depth of field. Love your POV, this ownderful deep blue sky and these reflections. Really nothing to improve!

Take care
Mark

mesutilgim (36210) 2008-10-29 14:40

Hi Pat,
Wonderfull autumnal scene. Good pov and amazing warm colors. Very nice reflections and good usefull notes.
TFS
and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

ALIRIZA (16195) 2008-10-29 14:44

Hi Pat,
What can I say for the colours? An amazing autumnal scene, the reflections are beautiful, very well composed my dear friend...
Best wishes...
Ali Rıza

MarianneS (14262) 2008-10-29 15:22

Hi Pat,
Once again, superb automnal colours.
It is probably a pleasure to walk on this footbridge and to enjoy the quietness and peaceful atmosphere of this place.
I like the way you framed the sight, including very nice reflections.
Very well done!
Regards,
Marianne

gneufeld (14989) 2008-10-29 15:56

Hi Pat,
Ah, love those brilliant autumn golds and reds - and the reflections are absolutely stunning. Are you shooting with the vivid setting cranked pretty high on the D300? This is my kinda shot - sharp as a tak and clear as a bell, as they say - gotta love Nikon's color! TFS. Gerald

asajernigan (13865) 2008-10-29 16:25

Pat,
This is a great autumn colors shot taken under great warm lighting. Your composition is great using the reflection to provide depth and direction. The photo has excellent sharpness and detail. The bridge creates a nice line through the shot.
TFS,
Asa

Emile (19775) 2008-10-29 17:36

Hola Pat.
One of the best autumn scene in TE this year.
Superb shot.
Well done.
Best wishes.

gunbud (27515) 2008-10-29 17:41

Hi Pat,
I remember a professional photographer declaring that there are not two better colors found in nature than blue and yellow.
So this image proves that statement in spade.
We also have enough contrast green to make this a magical image.
Love the yellow and gold reflecting in the deep blue river.
Regards, Tom

ribeiroantonio (21711) 2008-10-29 18:12

Wow, this a wonderful view dressed in autumn colours. The composition is perfect and the sky is superb. I real enjoy it and I wish I could walk those trails on a perfect day like that. Well done.
Antonio

jimkilgallon (0) 2008-10-29 23:04

Hi Pat
Another stunning Autumn capture, with the colours looking more intense than your previous post. The shadows are looking deeper so that is probably why. Splendid atmosphere once again. Well done
Regards
Jim

izmirli (2927) 2008-10-29 23:41

merhaba dear pat
how are you my friend?.
wonderful nature and autumn.excellent colours and reflections.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

npecanhuk (12947) 2008-10-30 1:31

Hello Pat!
That's a very attractive and so beautiful autumnal image! I love the blue sky above with the nice white clouds, all the colors of the vegetation, the right amount of light to create such a cozy atmosphere and the reflection, a real hightlight!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

vascao (190) 2008-10-30 2:48

Stunning colors, my jaw is still on the ground. Let me write "congratulations" while I pick up my mandible.
[]'s
Sergio

feather (49848) 2008-10-30 3:39

Your latest uploads have such vibrant colours I can only assume it is down to your newly aquired Lightroom techniques. This is stunning and autumn is definitely the season to exploit vibrance, especially in this good light. Very well composed image. I like the sideways V formed from the bush on the right and the bridge, and the branches at the top are an important feature too. I musn't forget to mention the glorious reflections.
Kath
btw you can get to vivid settings in the D300 from the picture control menu, although I have mine set to neutral.
K

dkeus31 (25938) 2008-10-30 6:48

Hi Pat,
great autumn colors, the deep blue sky is a perfect complement to the great light.
all the best
didier

Floydian (30970) 2008-10-30 8:34

Hello Patricia,
Fantastic colour range, just as i like to see them. Strong contrast and deep satured, what do we need more.
A great area along the river...you really found a great spot here.
Regards, Henk

fulvio52 (8314) 2008-10-30 14:12

Hi, Pat.
Foliage and reflections at their very best, it doesn't get much better than this in terms of colors! Truly wonderful shot, perfectly presented.
Have a good day, and thanks for your visit to my latest Monument Valley shot. Much appreciated.
Hugs,
Fulvio.

delkoo (33894) 2008-10-31 1:49

hi pat
I've seldom seen such beautiful colors, clearly an image to lay your eye's on and look at a long long time.

didier

stelli (2939) 2008-11-01 7:44

I am speechless with this photo! The colors are incredibly soft, sharp and "alive"!!! Thank you for sharing! Regards Stella

Dyerco (8842) 2008-11-04 19:30

Hi Pat
I've yet to visit Bend but I want to get to Crater Lake one of these days. I really love Oregon and had the pleasure of attending a WS in Enterprise and Joseph last June.
Phil

avene (10842) 2008-11-05 16:54

the best in the series that I've seen so far, I like a lot how luminous and polished everything feels. the composition works very well, strong lines and triangles is something I always enjoy. but above all - the colours! deep blue of the sky, golden trees, some red accents.. beautiful, nothing more to add.

best,
Kristine

Angshu (33215) 2008-11-06 2:48

Hello Pat
Brilliant palette of colours, the warm autumn colours contrasting with the cool blue of the river & the sky. You seem to take almost all your landscape shots in f/8..is that the sweet spot in your lens? Here the sharpness is definitely better than the 'Community Vision' post. Like this picture a lot!
Best Regards
Angshu

dareco (17024) 2008-11-12 8:44

These colors are fabulous and I love the scenery!! Very nice pov and excellent detail and lighting. TFS

xuaxo (5623) 2008-12-10 15:12

Olá Pat
These are the amazing autumn colors that I think about New England and Canada. Wonderful picture; good composition.
SAA
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