Bovine Heaven Photo

Photographer’s Note

It is strange how having lived in this area of Victoria for thirty years or so, I have only now discovered this view of the Yarra Valley and the Yarra Ranges.The shot is taken from Ridge Road in Kallista.

It's TE and my digital camera that have taken me on drives and walks into areas where I wouldn't have ventured before. A side benefit of my perambulations is
meeting people here and there, talking to them and discovering more things about my part of the world. For instance, I found out from a cafe proprietor nearby, that on Sundays, when the weather is clement, one can see balloons floating gracefully over this valley. So, that is another challenge awaiting me on some cold Sunday morning.

Waylim, parbo, japiey, Vasa, JPlumb, jhm, Kielia, Scharan, plimrn, skippy007, inuit66, Docarmo has marked this note useful

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Waylim (11153) 2008-06-03 17:42

Klaudio
Such a beautiful view of the ranch, very refreshing. Good composition with layers of elements from the foreground all the way to the faded mountain. Although it's hazy but all the hills and forest are nicely visible with details. Color and light are well balanced with adequate saturation and contrast. A scene filled with nature's beauty. Thanks
Way

parbo (11006) 2008-06-03 18:19

Hi Klaudio,

Your look to valley is wonderful while adding live models. I like different tones of green textures under foggy weather there. Fog clouds between mountains says your timing is right. Great one, congratulations.

Best Regards,

Ertugrul

bracasha75 (22367) 2008-06-03 22:37

Zdravo Klaudiuo
I ti se sa svojim fotkama vracas cistoj prirodi i mogu ti reci jako lepoj
Ovaj vlazni oblak bas i ne uznemirava ove krave u svom poslu
Slika ,recimo, tipicna za svajcarsku ili Austriju ali je lepo videti takvu i iz Australije
Pozdrav,Braca

japiey (9521) 2008-06-04 1:28

Hi Klaudio,

HEAVEN...
You are right... dreamy land..
Fantastic moods, well captured in fine tones and lights.
EXCELLENT.
Enjoy !!

jp

Vasa (6302) 2008-06-04 1:34

Još jedna prelepa pastorala sa više planova u kompoziciji, pa malo gledan ono što je najbliže, pa ono u daljini. Fotografija čija je trema Sloboda i duboko udahnut čist vazduh. I ovde sam se lepo proveo, dragi prijatelju. Sve pohvale i pozdravi,

Branko

JPlumb (3153) 2008-06-04 1:41

Hi Klaudio,
It's your positioning, looking down on these cows and over the hill to the valley below and clouds beyond them that makes this a great shot. Loosing the valley below to distance and the mist from the clouds makes this look huge, the cows are oblivious to the scene, you are not.

With respect to your note, I think since we have all picked up a camera, our way of seeing, and of discovery has changed. "The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." - Dorothea Lange 1978

Thanks, John

jhm (83298) 2008-06-04 4:04

Hello Klaudio,

Maybe get we a balloon as next picture above the valley!
Sun and cows in foreground, clouds and misty atmosphere in background, this gives a nice composition.
Completely picture gives a excellent soft feeling and a very good presentation.
Very well done.

Best regards,
John.

Kielia (8729) 2008-06-04 9:06

Hi Klaudio,
this is a very fine composition with impressive moods. Nice colours and great light.
TfS
Best regards
Harriet

Scharan (13955) 2008-06-04 10:45

Olá Klaudio

Gosto desta foto... da beleza da simplicidade da vida do campo, da natureza como representada aqui por esta bela paisagem. Parabéns.
GA
Vera

skippy007 (7327) 2008-06-05 21:34

Ciao Klaudio, I think you have captured the Yarra Valley this time of the year exceptionally well, Nice shot very natural & true looking. Did you get to visit some of the wineries in the area?. Are you in Melbourne.
Thanks
Santo

plimrn (19694) 2008-06-05 22:43

Hi Klaudio,
You're right, those cows must feel like they are in heavan, The cool breeze high above the clouds and the thick green grass. I especially like the way you captured the mist and the clouds.
HLJ, Pat

inuit66 (659) 2008-06-16 9:52

Hi Daddo. Lovely scenary with a fine composition and nice calm framing - I posted you a workshop suggesting to darken the background. Jens :-)

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Docarmo (8844) 2008-07-04 21:57

Hi Klaudio,
Fantastic colours and luminosity here! It seems paradisiac, according to the title.
Congratulations!
MCV