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Photographer’s Note

volcan Parinacota obviously getting grumpier and grumpier from all the uninvited tourist (our) attention...

the bright spots: it's the sun shining through small openings in the clouds (like the one you see on the left): it seemed surreal, almost as if stage lime-light was highlighting spots of interest for us.

compositionally, i'm not so sure about this one; i feel that maybe there is too much of the 'bright' grass in the foreground and not enough of the grumpy veil in the sky. you be the judge.

avene, bostankorkulugu, fulvio52, Cretense, Wandering_Dan, Charo, BelCan75, zeca, stego, mphotographies, belido, xavshot, daddo, parbo, gunbud, yedirenk, jhm, gokanlam, Floydian, luisafonso, kiks, ghilain has marked this note useful

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avene (11124) 2009-02-25 7:54

what strikes me most is how close the clouds feel, just inches above your head. I don't see any problem with the foreground, I think the proportions with the layers are just right, and the light pouring from the break in the clouds add a dramatic touch. yes, "dramatic" is how this feels.

hugs,
K.

rodgerg (24909) 2009-02-25 8:11

Hello Kristaps,

An another very nice landsacpe in your gallery. a very great depht of fiel under a sky with a superb blue full of nunaces very well collected. I like too the excellent FG with many details well collected too. A very good and nice photowork.
Best regards,
Roger

mesutilgim (37258) 2009-02-25 8:46

Hi Kristaps,
Very simple but nice scenery, very well seen and captured.
Beauty of the simplicity !
Good pov and perfect light control. Nice and effective game of lights and shadows.
Good framing.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

Focales (514) 2009-02-25 8:56

Les couleurs de ce paysage sont magnifiques et les zones d'ombre bien calibrées.

smarcell (14641) 2009-02-25 9:20

The colors of these laginas are amazing. With the cloudy sky and the sunny spots they become even more strange
Regards Stefano

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Prisley (1249) 2009-02-25 10:14

Hi Kristaps,
I disagree with you => compositionally speaking I think it's brilliant! There are several horizontal layers, very distinct, with complementary colors and high light contrast. Maybe the light is too harsh on the white cloud which small part is burnt. but that's clearly ok!
Lovely place
Cheers,
Pris.

bostankorkulugu (33962) 2009-02-25 10:31

similar to your cookie shot but i like this one better somehow kris... i think it is compositionaly okay with the "1 bright grass - 1 lake - 1 sky" proportions, bright grass being the best part of it :)... cheers buddy... K.

sagar (2307) 2009-02-25 11:26

Hi Kristaps,
This too, is marvellous. The clouds make this one all the more special.
Regards,
Sagarneel.

jasmis (50967) 2009-02-25 11:32

Amazing spotlights. Severe and wild landscape. The top of the world, of course.
Regards.

zahoor_salmi (2457) 2009-02-25 19:57

Very simple but nice scenery, very well seen and captured.

fulvio52 (8314) 2009-02-26 1:16

Hi, Kristaps.
Maybe something in the back of your mind "wants" you to think the proportions should be different, but I shouldn't pay any attention to it. IMNAAHO, the balance is perfect as it is. Masterful lighting, surreal environment, no llamas to spoil your picture (LOL!), it all looks like those Andean high plains are supposed to look. Love it! Have a good day, see ya later.
Fulvio.

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Greg1949 (8519) 2009-02-26 3:20

Kristaps, I like it, especially the water ways illuminated in the mid ground. I think compositionally it is strong with the hard horizontal likens leading to the vertically split top section. The clouds worked some magic for you in this one.

Greg

pboehringer (770) 2009-02-26 5:28

Kristaps,
you're nuts! The distribution of light and shadows is just PERFECT! Anyone of us would die to get some interesting distribution of light and shadows to enhance the landscape and you start getting grumpy about it. The image is so perfect in its lines that it gives the impression that you didn't use the camera but a brush and water colors.
Hmmm, I see that you got some good glass in front of your lens. Don't you think that this makes all the difference or do you still live in the illusion of some green hues ... ;-)
Peter

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delkoo (34726) 2009-02-26 6:50

hi kristaps,
an other great landscape, a very simple and yet clean and fabulous catch of the light painting the landscape. the Threatening sky is also very impressive.
didier

bantonbuju (48796) 2009-02-26 23:00

not really in landscape photography, me, but if i'm supposed to enjoy the category - i'd like it to be full of this top-quality photos of unusual places...

bw, j.

Cretense (57010) 2009-03-01 2:50

Hello Kristaps!

Fantastic landscape photography, the cloudy weather has created a beautiful atmosphere, the succesion of shadowed and bright area creates a "surreal" effect! Great composition and framing, great depht of field, excellent light managment and brilliant colours! Congratulations!

Hercules

dvlazar (6488) 2009-03-01 7:01

Nice moody landscape with aspects of dark and light. THe sun is doing nice things here!
Dave

Wandering_Dan (3285) 2009-03-01 15:21

Kristaps -

It's a good composition as it is, but I see why you might be uneasy about it - the bright foreground dominates, but does not contain as interesting material as the background. I tried several different crops, and came up with one that might help; see the WS.

Best,
Dan

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Charo (31747) 2009-03-02 13:05

Hello Kristaps,
A pity that the dark cloud of the water colors are beautiful divine. At the same time the great cloud of drama permeates the image and strength. Excellent perspective and wonderful place.
Best regards,
Charo

toto (18755) 2009-03-02 13:51

Bonsoir,
belle photo de cette étendue d' eau surmontée par cette étendue de nuages, et entre les deux ce volcan impressionnant qui a son sommet dans ces nuages.
Jolies couleurs de l' ensemble, bonne restitution qui frappe l' oeil.

Amitiés Thomas

BelCan75 (2420) 2009-03-03 11:29

Hello Kristaps,

Amazing shot with stunning light, beautiful colours and depth. I love the contrast in this photo and the dramatic clouds! Great work!

Greetings,
Ann

zeca (20026) 2009-03-04 17:05

Hello Kristaps!
The lights are beautiful and you did a nice work, with a very good measure. The landscape is beautiful as well! Very nice post, my friend.
Regards,
Zeca

stego (22448) 2009-03-05 9:03

Hi Kristaps,
That desolated landscape is absolutely fantastic and even more with that spectacular ethereal light and sky that you used so wisely. The low POV accentuates much the sense of depth, to the point that we feel like the clouds are about to squash everything below. Those clouds seem to be commanded or fighting the volcano. The game of light and shadows is amazing. I like specially how the lake is under the shadow, while the 1st and 3rd plans are sunned.
A masterpiece! Congratulations!
Regards, José.

nirvana73 (8830) 2009-03-05 14:10

Hi Kristaps
how are you? i hope you good
great color transitions
i like blue colors too
tfs
regards
Ozhan

mphotographies (1976) 2009-03-05 20:52

Hey Kristaps,

I don't think there nothing unsure about the composition IMO. The grumpy veil did give nice effects of the foreground up to the horizon. I like how the image was created, what elements it consists of, how the shape or lights are related to each other, how nature does play with our photography skills. The image shows how nature transforms sceneries on their mood. Well taken and presented!

Always

Jom

belido (16807) 2009-03-06 4:45

Hi Kristaps,

what you think it's not good works perfectly for me. I think the foreground must pop-up to share attention with the mountain and dranatic sky. I don't know what was your work on the exposure but it's well balanced IMO. I like it!
Regards,
Carlos

bracasha75 (22353) 2009-03-07 12:49

Hi Kristaps
Realy impresive color set here and excellent landscape
TFS
Cheers,Braca

xavshot (63117) 2009-03-08 13:48

Bonsoir Kristaps
j'aime beaucoup la lumière que tu arrives à restituer sur tes photos. Les paysages sont superbes et l'ambiance me plait beaucoup. Belle réalisation.
Xavier

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daddo (11533) 2009-03-13 16:38

Hi Kristaps. Both you and Kristine are regaling us with a colour/light show. Stunning view, enchanting assortment of textures and shapes. I like the variations in the sky between the light and dark areas and the disappearing peak.Regards. Klaudio.

Philippe (11787) 2009-03-14 4:17

Hi, Kristaps.There are different layers in your image, which gives a very good depth to it. The contrasts are strong, individualizing the different parts very well. It looks as if the clouds are coming out of the volcano. I guess the light was difficult to manage, but you did it quite well.
Have a nice weekend,
Philippe

atha2pan (3515) 2009-03-17 10:08

Hi Kristaps!
What a gallery you own. I am glad that you have visited my photo, because of this now I know you are there :-D
Excellent photo with all those colors and the deep clouds.
Brilliant.
Take care
Sakis

batalay (21185) 2009-03-17 13:59

Hello Kristaps,

Very impressive shot of this desolate landscape. The stark contrasts in the areas light and shadow, especially the shadow of the cloud, suggests that it is exceedingly dry. Does the volcano rise well into the clouds or does it end at the level of the low-lying clouds?

Warm regards,

Bulent

parbo (11006) 2009-03-17 18:15

Hello Kristaps,

It was little difficult for me to recognize fantastic effect of light and shadow on lake and grasses. I think the reason was mossy shore. Wow, what an enviable view and capture! Next bald ridges, dark sky, touching to next hill with dark clouds are wonderful. Congratulations.

Friendly Regards,

Ertugrul

danyy (69393) 2009-03-17 23:49

Helle again :-),
j'aime beaucoup mieux ce ciel lourd que celui de la photo précédente. Une atmosphère qui me plait énormémént.
Le volcan caché par les nuages en est moins impresssionnant.
Regards.
Daniel.

gunbud (28143) 2009-03-18 17:45

Hi Kristaps,
Beautiful surreal landscape with so many interesting layer first with the richly textured foreground desert vegetation meeting the yellow algae that works so well with the unreal shade of vivid blue then to the treeless mountains that touch the stormy sky.
The clear colors really pop in the sharply detailed composition.
Regards, Tom

yedirenk (7539) 2009-03-20 7:59

Hi Kristaps,
great light management.very impressive scene with extraordinary nature details under the dramatic sky.colours,textures and light are very special.very fantastic shot,like an another planet.well done.TFS
Have a nice weekend

Cevdet

jhm (83276) 2009-03-23 4:35

Hello Kristaps,

I find the totally movement of the landscape wonderful.
You play excellent with light and shadows, also you colour choice is superb.
Also your subject is very well, splendid colours, and lovely presentation. TFS.

Have a nice day,
John.

gokanlam (6431) 2009-03-23 12:02

there are lots of beautiful details in this land and seascape.. i think the cadrage is well-balanced Kristaps.. maybe you could crop a bit from the foreground, but not too much..
congrats,
ReLa

Floydian (30970) 2009-03-25 11:53

Hi Kristaps,

I like this, that big dark cloud looks like it is coming out of the mountain like a big smoking cigar. The both of you found really great light in chile. The play with light and shadow is wondeerful here and creates wondeful depth. For me the bright foreground works very good, in combination with the darker middle section makes the image very interesting to look at....very good work,

Take care,

Henk

luisafonso (858) 2009-03-30 3:33

Beautiful light here. The tender stormy colors are great. This is my favorite weather. I like the several layers of patterns in your compo. It's works very well in creating depth. I like it!

Waylim (11147) 2009-04-01 13:24

Kristaps,
Is this one of them large cookies? Laying under such drammatic clouds, so threatening with a down pour, that would ruin the cookie, so we better eat it fast. It would have been nice to see the top of the volcano too, but this leave it to our imagination and beside I believe we will see it in other shots when it's clear. Good shot. Thanks, my friend.
Way

Tobias__Ortmann (2591) 2009-04-25 4:07

Hi kristaps,
I really like your series of chile and guatemala
great shot here as well
I really like the contrast between the lighten bottom and the dark sky
great sharpness as well
very good one
Best regards Toba

archimatica (13344) 2009-04-30 10:08

Hello Kristaps,
An another very nice landscape: it seems that the clouds flats the earth.
Fantastic nature.

Regards
Renzo

kiks (6147) 2009-05-02 9:34

Hello Kristaps, what an impressive landschape is this!! THe cntrast of the dark sky and bg with teh sunny fg make it so lively. Realy like the mix of textures and colors here.
Best regards
Kiks

ghilain (1714) 2009-06-11 0:18

Hello Kristaps,

There are many beautiful landscapes in your gallery!
Each time, the colors are thriving, contrast well!

Thank you again for your help (on my sky afternoon)

brigitte

Photo Information

Copyright: Kristaps KL (zmey) (7282)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-20
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300, 18-200 f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED AF-S DX VR Zoom, RAW, Nikon CircPolar II 72mm
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-02-25 7:39