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Spring Oaks by PatrickSmith
The 4 month rainy season is ending in California. So I thought I better hike into the hills behind my house and take in some of the landscape before the grass turns golden brown and the clouds disappear for the summer. Also, the oak leaves will get darker so this is the best time to photograph the oaks too. There was so much green that I had to desatureate this a bit to get more fine detail.
So I waited for an evening with some decent light and saw this scene. The big version is 1535x650, so have a look at the big sized panorama.
I spent a while walking around to get the best composition. It was especially difficult to fit the foreground tree on the right into a good spot.
I hope to have some time this week to catch up on what has been happening around here. I see a new 'fast' epz beta version that does look very fast indeed!
Several 0.2 second exposures @F8 with ND grads 0.9 + 0.6
| Date Added: | 31 Mar 2008 - 16:56 |
| Camera: | Canon 5D |
| Lens: | Canon 17-40L @30 |
| Film: | RAW (digital) |
| Categories: | Landscape / Travel General |
| Geo Data: | Show Map Position |
| Tags: | California, San Francisco, Diablo, spring |
| Readers' Votes: | 178 |
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Posted: 2:21am, 6th Jul, 2009
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:02
Wow! Look who´s back! 
Grand panorama, Patrick!
Something totally different from you and I love it.....Has to one of your very BEST! IMHO
Nothing new happend here, while you were away....same old same old boooooooooring shots here.........
Jouko
Grand panorama, Patrick!
Something totally different from you and I love it.....Has to one of your very BEST! IMHO
Nothing new happend here, while you were away....same old same old boooooooooring shots here.........
Jouko
Alan Woodland
I was born and raised in Devon, then lived in Somerset for a few years before moving to Wiltshire. My wife Tricia and I live in a small market town in the north of the county. We are just five miles south of the River Thames and after that we're into Gloucestershire a...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:02
Great light on this sea of green, the letterbox format works really well
Annette Field
I originally took up photography so that I could paint the views that I liked, giving me a good image to work from. Since getting my DSLR last year I haven't picked a single brush up, guess this means I am hooked.
Any spare time and money is now going on photography a...
Angela Joel
Hi.... Thought it was time for another update.... still having a bad hair day....LOL.
About Me: 42 years young. Half German/half English.
I live in Kidderminster - Midlands and work in Bromsgrove so you know what that means..... at least 2.5 hours from the coast:((((...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:09
Thanks for having a look!
Yes John and Annette, I rarely see it like this and the light lasted for about 5 minutes!
Thanks Jouko. I have lots of new seascapes but I was curious to see what people thought about this one. Then I'll be back to the booooooring seascapes! I was out in the desert and I have some oasis ones I might upload. I think I'll look at some of those boooooring shots now!
Thanks Alan, it did seem to have 'panorama' written all over it.
Good try Ange, we know what you really mean! I'm blushing now....
Patrick
Yes John and Annette, I rarely see it like this and the light lasted for about 5 minutes!
Thanks Jouko. I have lots of new seascapes but I was curious to see what people thought about this one. Then I'll be back to the booooooring seascapes! I was out in the desert and I have some oasis ones I might upload. I think I'll look at some of those boooooring shots now!
Thanks Alan, it did seem to have 'panorama' written all over it.
Good try Ange, we know what you really mean! I'm blushing now....
Patrick
alan mccormick
An exiled scouser living in Geodieland I have been taking pictures of this and that for lots of years but this is my first venture onto a site like EPZ.
Jouko Makkonen
"Many people say that digital photography is a manipulation of reality, but in my opinion it is an open door to personal creativity. Like paintings which are not necessarily reality. From this point of view the results are more them photography in a classical style." by...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:18
LOL......Don´t you dare to do that! LOL.....Pass them, they are sooooooooo booooooooooooooring
Jouko
Jouko
Dawn Michelle
I live in Southern West Virginia, USA. I enjoy spending time with my husband and our families. I am right now a Homemaker since I am laid off of work .. My favorite hobby is photography. Would love to do it for a living but would have to get a lot better and enroll in ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:25
STUNNING as always Patrick... the way you caught the light is WOW.. you sure know how to pick the right moment to take the shot.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:25
Like the shot, the detail, and the almost "In the night garden" landscape.
But Patrick... What's with the weird green on the hills? The green looks almost like a mask as it goes through the rocks, bushes and tree tops?
jk
But Patrick... What's with the weird green on the hills? The green looks almost like a mask as it goes through the rocks, bushes and tree tops?
jk
mark
Based in the NW, I'm a designer by trade, I've had a passing interest in photography for quite a few years. I've been interested in it in a more serious fashion since 2003
Thanks to Dougie and Angie for the PF pic!
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:30
And you complain about a lack of landscapes where you are! Nice one Patrick, has an ever so slightly surreal quality to it that I like.
Nice one Patrick, has an ever so slightly surreal quality to it that I like.
Tony Hanrahan
Hey you lot, howyadoin'? :)
I absolutely love this site, it's a wonderful community where everybody is only too happy to pass on their advice, long may it reign.
I am also passionate about music and used to play Bass Guitar in a "covers band" many years ago.
If...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:32
Didn't know you had "Land Legs" Patrick It's an absolute stunner large, I love the lighting... 
It's an absolute stunner large, I love the lighting... 
Dougie Salteri
I have been in photography all my working life, straight from school, and I still love it with a passion. Been retired now for a couple of years from newspapers, my work was my life's hobby. How lucky can that be?
Happily still learning about photography and how ea...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:39
So where are the Fairies my friend? you need a fairy in a landscape like this surely.
A little darker would be even more magical, but then maybe not.
Fresh alive full of vibrance, clarity and colour.
All the very best my friend,
Dougie
A little darker would be even more magical, but then maybe not.
Fresh alive full of vibrance, clarity and colour.
All the very best my friend,
Dougie
Andrew Neal
Hi i am 15 and love taking photos. I have set up a business call ANPIX where i sell my photos.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:44
When i saw this it looked like a fantasy land for the Teletubys great photo and dof
stephen robinson
Hi all, just a few things about myself, call me Steve for short, I am 47 years old this August 08, employed as a dock worker in the North East of England UK. I enjoy the outdoor life in work and play, have three dogs, enjoy walking and for just over one year have been i...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:44
GOOD SHOT.Great landscape Image Patrick,great composition and light capture,viewed it large and loved it even more,great work and thank's for sharing it with us all regards Steve.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 17:47
This must be viewed large to get the full impact, a stunning image Patrick, love it.
Lisa
Lisa
Trisha Ryan
My name is Trish and i live in Knaphill, Surrey.
After getting married in June 2006, i bought a small digital camera in New York and it has become a new hobby of mine
With photography, you are improving and learning all the time,and i will learn by my mistakes.
...
fran ashton
I have eventually joined since I believe in the motto ---"If you can't beat 'em----". Plus, I wasn't going to miss out on all the fun of the meets. I really felt much more a part of it when I was glued to my laptop - just like everyone else! Please feel free to make any...
Richard Spurdens
I am passionate about photography and like photographing both in the outdoors and also in the Studio.
Both give different challenges and rewards.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:01
Thanks for your comments!
Too late Jouko....zzzzz.zzzzz.zzzzzzzzzz.zzzzzzzz!
JK, the effect is probably from the fine bits of brown grass at varying depths left over from last year. It blends into the green producing lots of different reflected light when the sun strikes it from a low angle.
It is not easy Mark.. There are few good vistas because the way the hills roll, and the trees tend to be in the wetter crevases where they get more water. And the best rocks also have trees growing out from them, as the water stays under rocks too. Also, while this looks gently rolling, most of the landscape is more sharp and vertical and it is hard to find a good open view. Oh, and it is hard to hide 7 million people in the SF bay area!
I have them Tony, but I guess I should exercize them more often!
Sorry Dougie, I saw no fairies but I'll give your suggestion a try and see what it looks like. You never know. The light was unusually soft that day.
LOL Anpix, this is a 100% Teletubby-free image!
Thanks Lisa, the small version does hide a bit I think. Pans have small thumbs too.
LOL Fran, don't worry, I have plenty of new same-old same-olds ready to go!
Patrick
Too late Jouko....zzzzz.zzzzz.zzzzzzzzzz.zzzzzzzz!
JK, the effect is probably from the fine bits of brown grass at varying depths left over from last year. It blends into the green producing lots of different reflected light when the sun strikes it from a low angle.
It is not easy Mark.. There are few good vistas because the way the hills roll, and the trees tend to be in the wetter crevases where they get more water. And the best rocks also have trees growing out from them, as the water stays under rocks too. Also, while this looks gently rolling, most of the landscape is more sharp and vertical and it is hard to find a good open view. Oh, and it is hard to hide 7 million people in the SF bay area!
I have them Tony, but I guess I should exercize them more often!
Sorry Dougie, I saw no fairies but I'll give your suggestion a try and see what it looks like. You never know. The light was unusually soft that day.
LOL Anpix, this is a 100% Teletubby-free image!
Thanks Lisa, the small version does hide a bit I think. Pans have small thumbs too.
LOL Fran, don't worry, I have plenty of new same-old same-olds ready to go!
Patrick
mark
Based in the NW, I'm a designer by trade, I've had a passing interest in photography for quite a few years. I've been interested in it in a more serious fashion since 2003
Thanks to Dougie and Angie for the PF pic!
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:06
Next time you are taking pics Susalito way just head North, up Highway 1, great coastroad and there's some cracking views up in the redwoods.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:18
WOW what a truly wonderful piece of work, tremendous light. Went large and I could sat in the field and look around all day. Magnificent Patrick
Dave
Dave
Jennifer Taggart
STILL learning---please comment.
Thanks to everyone for the many tips and comments-- and most enjoyable Friendships!
Much more to learn!........
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:24
Green pastures????.......... Clouds????? surely this cannot be one of yours, Patrick.....
Malcolm Shucksmith
The photo was taken at Lodore Falls near Derwentwater in the Lake District
I've always taken photographs since my parents bought me a Kodak Brownie 127 Kit in 19**.
To date I have gone to places and taken some shots whilst I have been there, now I want to go place...
Moira Wooldridge
Age: 59. Technically.
Status: Camera widow, fighting back.
Philosophy: Every picture tells a story. But it may not have been written yet...
Favourite word: 'Serendipity' - the gift of making unexpected happy discoveries.
I have been taking photographs for some 4...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:39
Magical, story-book image. Spring has hit you earlier than here but I recognise the colours - just for a few wonderful weeks the greens are fresh and clean and vibrant. Good capture.
Moira
Moira
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:43
Thanks for looking!
True Mark, but I can't get up there between the end of dinner and sunset! I know... I really should go on a photographic road trip. All of my shots are taken before or after work, or on short trips or vacations. And I rarely get out on weekends!
LOL - You got me Jeanie... It's really just east of Blackpool near Singleton!
Patrick
True Mark, but I can't get up there between the end of dinner and sunset! I know... I really should go on a photographic road trip. All of my shots are taken before or after work, or on short trips or vacations. And I rarely get out on weekends!
LOL - You got me Jeanie... It's really just east of Blackpool near Singleton!
Patrick
richard wheeler
Got the photography bug in august 2005, bought myself a reasonable camera and filters and off I went, generally concentrating on the peak district as it is my local turf. I'm always learning loads of new stuff.
Thanks for taking the time to look in and thanks for all...
Peter Jaktlund
A Swedish photographer and member of the nordic organisation Bio-Foto and also a member of Falu photoclub.
I used to like photographing
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:46
Not the common California shot, lovely with the rolling hills and different green tones
Peter
Peter
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Paul Beaumont
Born in Yorkshire, lived for over 30 years just outside Blackpool but have now been settled in the West Midlands for 23 years. Our 3 grown-up sons live nearby. My wife (sandrak), athough new to photography, is also a keen member of epz.
I enjoy travelling with the fami...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:52
Very interesting shape and form to the landscape aided by fantastic light.Excellent Patrick.
Paul
Paul
paul shaw
I'm 43yrs old and live in Derbyshire with my soul mate Allison, my late Grandads lovebird Tommy and our cat, Guy, who's just a bit deaf. I work as a rep a few days a week which takes me over to North Norfolk and also a Peak National Park Ranger at the weekends. My photo...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 18:54
Some amazing colours in those fields.
Looks a difficult shot to compose but this does work very nicely.
Paul
Looks a difficult shot to compose but this does work very nicely.
Paul
John Roberts
Based in Cheshire but originally from North Wales. Many of my images are from Snowdonia and other parts of North Wales where I visit as often as possible.
I have been totally inspired by the work displayed on ephotozine and strive to improve my photographic ability w...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 19:17
Absolutely stunning! It looks more like a beautiful painting than a photograph, wonderful!
Paul
Paul
John Mountney
I started taking photographs at an early age and graduated to a fairly decent 35mm slide set up in the mid 80's.
After a lay off for a number of years I took the plunge into digital with a Canon compact finally arriving at DSLR about 18 months ago
Photography giv...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:06
Quote:
LOL - You got me Jeanie... It's really just east of Blackpool near Singleton!
LOL - You got me Jeanie... It's really just east of Blackpool near Singleton!
Hahahah! You found me!
Gill Brett
Thank you for taking the time to look at my portfolio.
A wife, mother and radiographer, I find I am spending more and more time on photography and this site and enjoying every minute!
Many thanks to you all for your advice, encouragement and inspiration!
...
Colin Grace
Picked up my first camera way back in the early 80's but gave up photography for a while due to other interests. With the advent of digital cameras the interest has not only resumed but is fast becoming an obsession.
My main focus is in landscape photography, especi...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:14
Yet another cracking photograph Patrick. I showed the wife and her first words were Ooooooh. Having just seen The Lord of the Rings...again, this reminds me of the Shire where the Hobbits live. You have managed to capture this beautiful scene quite spectacularly. Definitley a winner.
Brian Curtis
I am an enthusiastic photographer.
I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
I like a good novel - listening to music - and enjoy a good film. Pretty boring really.
Favourites.
Author- James Lee Burke.
Music artist- Neil Young.
Film star- Jack Nicholson....
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:19
Good pano composition with the 3 main trees in the frame Patrick.Strange greens along the hilltop skyline though. Looks a bit like a scene from a Walt Disney film.
Brian.
Brian.
MIKE HUME
Have recently bought a canon eos30d having been interested in photography some years ago but seldom had the time to devote to a part time hobby. Now find myself with some time and am keen to learn. any comments would be REALLY great !!!
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:24
Stunning LARGE......gorgeous light, and just love that tree in right foreground.
*Mike*
*Mike*
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:29
Thanks for stopping by. I will catch up soon, as I have a bit more time now.
Yes Peter, you usually don't see it like this because it is often brown and dry!
Thanks John, I take really bad portraits though. I'll have to work on those sometime.
Google finds everyone Jeanie! BTW, you may want to put away the rubbish before the satellite snaps your house next time!
Shocking, isn't it Gill?
Thanks Colin.
Brian, The grass at the top of most ridges is really short due to it being drier up there and is extra green for a while after the rains. That is probably what it is.
You should see the 60 inch print Mike, thanks.
Patrick
Yes Peter, you usually don't see it like this because it is often brown and dry!
Thanks John, I take really bad portraits though. I'll have to work on those sometime.
Google finds everyone Jeanie! BTW, you may want to put away the rubbish before the satellite snaps your house next time!
Shocking, isn't it Gill?
Thanks Colin.
Brian, The grass at the top of most ridges is really short due to it being drier up there and is extra green for a while after the rains. That is probably what it is.
You should see the 60 inch print Mike, thanks.
Patrick
Brian Curtis
I am an enthusiastic photographer.
I also enjoy bird watching and am an RSPB member.
I like a good novel - listening to music - and enjoy a good film. Pretty boring really.
Favourites.
Author- James Lee Burke.
Music artist- Neil Young.
Film star- Jack Nicholson....
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 20:53
Thanks for info Patrick. I was only joking about Walt Disney because of the bright film type colours.
Brian.
Brian.
Paul Holloway
I live in the southern highlands of Scotland near the village of Balquhidder.
Landscapes are what I mainly photograph though have been told I need to get out of my comfort zone more with my photography! We'll see.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 21:02
Very impressive capture Patrick, great light and tones, great as always mate.
Scott
Scott
Edmund Kennerley
Amateur digital photographer from Gloucestershire. I often take photographs when out and about in Gloucestershire, the south west and south midlands for work and leisure.
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 21:05
A wonderful country landscape Patrick, love the feeling of wide open space and the lush green colours. I've never seen anywhere that green before, it must be a herbivores paradise!
Mike Smith
Having joined EPZ back in 2004 my skills have improved no end thanks for which are due to all of you who take time to view and comment on my work.
I have now established myself as an acomplished photographer marketing my work as "photographic art for the home" with o...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 21:19
Something special about this one Patrick (as there is with all your shots). I love the way the light hits the undulating hills in so many different ways resulting in lots of different shades of green. Perfection
Mike
Mike
David Mitchell
I live with my wife Marian and our cat Zebedee in a village in South Devon, near to the estuary of the River Teign, which is a constant source of pictures. Ive only recently started taking photography more seriously and bought my first SLR, a Nikon D80, in 2006. Ive ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 21:37
Very beautiful indeed, Patrick. For me it brings the sort of landscapes I might imagine when reading a good book, particularly a fantasy tale. A superb image.
David
David
Peter Gonczarow
After a break of around 25yrs, my interest in photography as a hobby was renewed when I bought a 2mp camera I then started going out taking photos (snapping)with my friend Keith who is on epz,(KBan)he has also encouraged me to join.I have spent many hours on this site v...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 22:37
Thanks for stopping by! I guess it does have that Hobbiton/fairy tale look to it. That will change in the summer!
No problem Brian. You should see the raw file. It is even greener and Disneyesque.
Patrick
No problem Brian. You should see the raw file. It is even greener and Disneyesque.
Patrick
terry potter
I just did 2yrs landscape and got to a point where i wasn't getting any improvements, not to say i had attained perfection, far from it in fact, just reached the peak of my ability in that genre, so now looking to try other stuff, maybe macro and digital manipulation, w...
Posted: 31 Mar 2008 - 23:35
Just came back to this as i viewed it earlier on the puter at work, This looks much richer on my monitor here at home, gorgeous greens and fantastic light, especially nice viewed large.
Roger Brown
Live near Burton on Trent. Been interested in photography since my 20s. Went digital 4 years ago with a Canon A40. Not too happy with it so bought a Panasonic FZ30 last year. Came upon this site by accident & it rekindled my somewhat flagging interest.
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 00:49
Wonderful pano. Great composition & lighting. Somehow we don't expect to see scenery like this in California. Could almost be England or Wales.
Rog
Rog
Ann Magee
I am an amateur/enthusiast and am still learning.I still enjoy the site,in fact i am still addicted to it.
Everyone i've found is friendly and helpful.Welcome to any new members.
Thankyou for all your help and friendship,you know who you are.
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 00:50
Hi Patrick,
nice to see you back,well how green is that valley,wonderful lighting and i love the way it just seems to bounce from hill to dale and back again,the trees are brilliant but i love the one on the right,LARGE IS BEST,this is excellent and its a simply wonderful space and so different from your seascapes.You definitely do magic with your camera and have a great eye. Take care and be safe.Ann
nice to see you back,well how green is that valley,wonderful lighting and i love the way it just seems to bounce from hill to dale and back again,the trees are brilliant but i love the one on the right,LARGE IS BEST,this is excellent and its a simply wonderful space and so different from your seascapes.You definitely do magic with your camera and have a great eye. Take care and be safe.Ann
John Pitman
A good evening fishing. A Sea Salmon. My email address is jpitman@moltoni.com.au.
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 02:44
Love the colours and all the various lines. Well composed Partick. All the best. John
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 13:19
It looks a bit like a model landscape with little model trees. The kind of landscape they build for model railways.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 16:40
Thanks for looking!
Yes Terry, it looks different on my lower quality work monitor too.
True Rog, it is different than you usually see in pictures from here. That's why I did it!
Thanks Ann... and luck helps too!
LOL Alex, I think you are right....
Patrick
Yes Terry, it looks different on my lower quality work monitor too.
True Rog, it is different than you usually see in pictures from here. That's why I did it!
Thanks Ann... and luck helps too!
LOL Alex, I think you are right....
Patrick
Jean-NoelChatelain
I was born in France many years ago and moved to England in the Seventies. At present I'm living in the Cotswolds.
I have been enjoying taking photos for a long time. Going to America when a student got me even more interested.
I then bought my first SLR and some ext...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 18:03
Another facet of California. Very rural and peaceful. Is there some gigantic spread of houses on the other side of the hill?
Lovely colours and light. JNC
Lovely colours and light. JNC
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 18:14
Thanks Jean, there are about 7 million people to the right of this image, but about 30 miles of unspoiled rolling hills straight ahead and to the left. Some small towns are behind me here.
Patrick
Patrick
Steve Kavanagh
Im 39, started photography Nov. 2006. Id always been interested if photography but my snap shots came out nothing like i thought they would, so lost interest. Then the missus bought me a Canon 400D and since then i get out with it when ever i get a minute. I bought the ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 18:54
What a glorious scene, I wish I lived near somewhere like that, lovely colours.
Nicky
Nicky
Darren Athersmith
Having played with a digital compact for a while I treat myself to a Nikon D40 at Easter 2007. This is my first SLR and I have a lot to learn.
I find this site excellent and a lot of the images posted are simply outstanding, there is a lot of talent here. I am curren...
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 20:45
I like the detail and the contours brought out by the shadows from the low lighting angle Patrick, but I'm confused by the patches of really bright green on the peaks to the right.
Nigel
Nigel
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 21:21
Thanks for looking!
Nigel, those areas have really short grass that is different from the rest of the grass. I may desatureate those areas a little more. They are really green and looked surreal even when I took the shot!
Patrick
Nigel, those areas have really short grass that is different from the rest of the grass. I may desatureate those areas a little more. They are really green and looked surreal even when I took the shot!
Patrick
Dennis Fabros
I'm a Freelance Photographer sometime doing event photography, group formal-informal photography, etc. But most of the time tending for my two kids. I'm their father-mother while their mom is working abroad as a Specialist Nurse of Neonatal ICU. I'm their school lesson...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 21:25
Hi Patrick,
Thank you for your kind words to my upload today.
Almost 2 months ago when I joined EPZ family, little by little, up to now, I am learning.
All the words of wisdom of EPZ family encouraged me to pursue to take a Photography class. But, the primary pre requisite of all those schools is the DSLR camera. I have no money to buy even the cheapest one, that's why I appealed to EPZ family to be my sponsor. Many are well wishers, I appreciated it very much. One told me that he'll gonna create a fund raising in their school but, his father didnt agreed because he was feared to those internet fraud. The other one didnt care for for those fraud that's why she sent me her brother's Nikon D70 2nd hand were she gave it before with her brother. She was very kind indeed to believed to a person like me a total stranger. She did'nt want to mention her name in EPZ family coz she said maybe they misinterpret her as a dirty old woman. That camera is on the way here in the Philippines.
I really appreciated her generosity and my gratitude for her my whole life. Because to other, DSLR is a past time, for me, it is my life. That will be the next bread and butter of my family. When you have time, please check my upload: "Tropical Flower" and the next upload after that were I elaborated all my appeals.
One of the problem is, that DLSR have no lens, that's why I'm appealing again for anyone who have an extra 2nd hand lens. Up to now, no response.
Photography is my passion and life. I want to have a formal study to equip me in the future. The workshop is separated into 3 categories. Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Each category have will take 5 Sundays 9am-5pm each Sunday.
After I finish my studies, I need to practice it religiously. I want to reach even a single step of your journey in photography.
I'm overwhelmed with their votes and approval with my creation the "COTTON BUDS" and gave me 4 User's awards.
Im appealing to you Sir Patrick for a 2nd hand lens fit for the Nikon SLR or if you have a friend who can help. I'm jobless right now, I cant afford to buy one. The money I have is reserve for my studies. I dont want to say anything but I rather prove my gratitude by my works.
You have an excellent shot once again. The other thing is, you enter all the details of what youve done with every pictures you uploaded that's why we are learning from your images not only watching it.
Sincerely Yours,
Dennis
Thank you for your kind words to my upload today.
Almost 2 months ago when I joined EPZ family, little by little, up to now, I am learning.
All the words of wisdom of EPZ family encouraged me to pursue to take a Photography class. But, the primary pre requisite of all those schools is the DSLR camera. I have no money to buy even the cheapest one, that's why I appealed to EPZ family to be my sponsor. Many are well wishers, I appreciated it very much. One told me that he'll gonna create a fund raising in their school but, his father didnt agreed because he was feared to those internet fraud. The other one didnt care for for those fraud that's why she sent me her brother's Nikon D70 2nd hand were she gave it before with her brother. She was very kind indeed to believed to a person like me a total stranger. She did'nt want to mention her name in EPZ family coz she said maybe they misinterpret her as a dirty old woman. That camera is on the way here in the Philippines.
I really appreciated her generosity and my gratitude for her my whole life. Because to other, DSLR is a past time, for me, it is my life. That will be the next bread and butter of my family. When you have time, please check my upload: "Tropical Flower" and the next upload after that were I elaborated all my appeals.
One of the problem is, that DLSR have no lens, that's why I'm appealing again for anyone who have an extra 2nd hand lens. Up to now, no response.
Photography is my passion and life. I want to have a formal study to equip me in the future. The workshop is separated into 3 categories. Basic, Advanced, and Pro. Each category have will take 5 Sundays 9am-5pm each Sunday.
After I finish my studies, I need to practice it religiously. I want to reach even a single step of your journey in photography.
I'm overwhelmed with their votes and approval with my creation the "COTTON BUDS" and gave me 4 User's awards.
Im appealing to you Sir Patrick for a 2nd hand lens fit for the Nikon SLR or if you have a friend who can help. I'm jobless right now, I cant afford to buy one. The money I have is reserve for my studies. I dont want to say anything but I rather prove my gratitude by my works.
You have an excellent shot once again. The other thing is, you enter all the details of what youve done with every pictures you uploaded that's why we are learning from your images not only watching it.
Sincerely Yours,
Dennis
Sean Mitchell
I'm keeping an up to date location blog of which locations I've been to and where I've taken shots from within those locations - feel free to have a look at seanmitchell.co.uk
I am web/database developer mainly programming in PHP and MySQL
I currently have:
Nikon...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 21:39
Thanks for stopping by!
Hi Dennis,
Well, I only have Canon equipment and my friends do too as far as I know. But I'll ask around and let you know. You have a good eye judging from your portfolio, so I think you have a lot of possible routes to take. I've been doing photography for 3 years and I've learned by studying and commenting on EPZ, so that is a good way to start. More later...
Patrick
Hi Dennis,
Well, I only have Canon equipment and my friends do too as far as I know. But I'll ask around and let you know. You have a good eye judging from your portfolio, so I think you have a lot of possible routes to take. I've been doing photography for 3 years and I've learned by studying and commenting on EPZ, so that is a good way to start. More later...
Patrick
Dennis Fabros
I'm a Freelance Photographer sometime doing event photography, group formal-informal photography, etc. But most of the time tending for my two kids. I'm their father-mother while their mom is working abroad as a Specialist Nurse of Neonatal ICU. I'm their school lesson...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 21:54
Thank you Sir Patrick for your effort. I really appreciated it very much. You all never go wrong by helping the needy
EPZ is my 1st and last school of photography, nothing will gonna change that even my black hair turn to gray and white.
My deep gratitude Sir Patrick.
Dennis
EPZ is my 1st and last school of photography, nothing will gonna change that even my black hair turn to gray and white.
My deep gratitude Sir Patrick.
Dennis
Nigel Betteridge
I have been a member of this photographic community for nearly 3 years now and I am well and truly hooked. Reasons: The outstanding quality of many uploads, and the friendly, community spirit.
I have been taking photographs since 1970 (up till 2003 mainly Kodachrome ...
Ron Simpson
Ancient!! Married, two children, four grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. Xmas is expensive!! Retired after long military service (25 years Army )then had to start working for a living. Retired completely 1999 and thoroughly enjoying it.Like most people I dabbled...
Posted: 1 Apr 2008 - 22:59
A wonderfully serene and peaceful landscape. If the whole world could be captured in pictures like this what a marvellous life we would all lead. Fantastic image.
Ron
Ron
Michael Murphy
Hi,
As you can see from my photos I am as mad as they come. My two passions in life are Skydiving and photography. I have moved to the digital format after using film for many years . I have been into photography since 1980 starting out with a Zenith something or ot...
Paul Morgan
39 years old, married with two beautiful daughters, full time Graphic Designer just started to take photography seriously and develop my skills.
I would like to add that this site has been a real inspiration. There is so much talent here, and there is always somethi...
KimWalton
Now the owner of a Fuji S5 and a couple of lens after my swamping by a large wave.
Great break in Cornwall over Easter with SimonGreen.
(SWPP Landscape Photographer of the year 2007)
I was taken on two days of intensive photograpy in i can`t remember how many di...
Posted: 2 Apr 2008 - 22:47
The comments say it all m8---however i think the green although natural is unbalancing the shot.
Were all entitled to our opinions and this is a great location--the trees are winning images on there own,the hills are magical---i just don`t like the green (reminds me of slime)
Keep them coming
Kim
Were all entitled to our opinions and this is a great location--the trees are winning images on there own,the hills are magical---i just don`t like the green (reminds me of slime)
Keep them coming
Kim
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Apr 2008 - 00:01
Thanks for stopping by!
Kim, that gives me an idea. I'll do one from this spot in the summer with the dry golden-brown hills and dark green oaks, with similar light (if I can find any clouds at that time of year). We will see how that looks.
Patrick
Kim, that gives me an idea. I'll do one from this spot in the summer with the dry golden-brown hills and dark green oaks, with similar light (if I can find any clouds at that time of year). We will see how that looks.
Patrick
Ken Mayled
Interested in photography since I was about fourteen.
Did a bit of freelance at one time. 95% of my images are now via digital cameras. I have several 35mm slr''s that get an occasional use. Lost count of the cameras I''ve used over the years.
Like a lot of people, m...
DOUGLAS WYATT
I live in Colchester, Essex which is very close to Constable Country and full of wonderful opportunities. I will always be in search of that "wow" shot and never get tired of looking!
I enjoy being on the site and looking at all of the pictures. I like to leave co...
Posted: 3 Apr 2008 - 17:06
Looks super Patrick its good to look at the larger picture, hope you are well sir
Doug
Doug
Sarah
Hi, I live and work in the wonderful ''Weald of Kent''.
Since taking up photography, I now view the world with much more appreciation - always looking for the next picture!
I don''t have a particular style to my photography, I just know what I like and enjoy ta...
Posted: 3 Apr 2008 - 17:11
Simply magical Patrick, I love the light and shadows across the rolling hills - beautiful work!
Sarah *
Sarah *
Willie Baneham
I finally learned: Its all about light.
I have lived in Toronto, Canada since 1982, when I moved from Dublin, Ireland with my wife and family. I do use a camera, - and the occasional lens.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 3 Apr 2008 - 20:41
Thanks for havnig a look around.
True Walter, it is a bit of a change. I'd like to try some B&W too.
Patrick
True Walter, it is a bit of a change. I'd like to try some B&W too.
Patrick
Martin Levers
3/5/08
Nothing really to update, but still enjoying my photography and trying to improve.
I love the Peak District, and it's right on my doorstep. Will try to diversify to shoot different subjects, when the opportunity arises.
Anyone want to ask any questions,...
Posted: 4 Apr 2008 - 22:44
Really like the light on the trees and the rolling hills in this Patrick.
Thanks for the straightening advice. I'll give it a go on the one's that need it.
Martin
Thanks for the straightening advice. I'll give it a go on the one's that need it.
Martin
Edward McKee
I live in Co Down Northern Ireland and have become enthusiastic again about photography since going digital a couple years ago. I would mostly take landscape shots but I have an interest in all types of photography.
I would like to thank everyone who has commented on ...
Posted: 5 Apr 2008 - 01:06
The quality of light you have captured here, Patrick is just wonderful. This an absolutely stunning piece of art.
Ted
Ted
davidbailie
...............normal now - believe that you'll believe anything :)
finally got my web site up and running davidbailie photography
Posted: 6 Apr 2008 - 10:41
Lovely light on the oaks Patrick, the f.g. fields look as though they have plough ridges running around them from farming activity in the past?
Janet Walters
Hailing from Lincoln,I'm 54 years young & work as a Radiographer at the local County Hospital.
My first 'real' camera was a Nikon D70 which I bought in January '05.I have since added a Nikon D2X & a D300 to my kit,which I love.
My first photographic passion has to b...
Posted: 6 Apr 2008 - 19:15
This looks like something out of a fairy tale book without the fairies Patrick
Stunning light on them there rolling hills !
Stunning light on them there rolling hills !
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Apr 2008 - 15:43
Thanks for stopping by!
No problem Marting, glad I could halp!
Mike, I think it is from animals making trails over the years. Mosly cows and deer. There has never been farming here.
Patrick
No problem Marting, glad I could halp!
Mike, I think it is from animals making trails over the years. Mosly cows and deer. There has never been farming here.
Patrick
Bill Barraclough
Hi there to one and all.
The digital age has re-awakened in me an old passion for the visual image that had largely stagnated over the last thirty years into merely taking mostly holiday snapshots punctuated by the occasional little gem.
Without the space, time or...
Posted: 8 Apr 2008 - 13:56
This is very nicely composed, Patrick.
I have to agree with a couple of others, however, about the irridescent green: whilst being real, it somehow doesn't look real.
Weird, eh?!
ATB
Bill
I have to agree with a couple of others, however, about the irridescent green: whilst being real, it somehow doesn't look real.
Weird, eh?!
ATB
Bill
Colin MacGregor
Hi and thanks for visiting my little corner of cyber-space. Since joining EPZ, I've developed an unhealthy addiction to this site, and had the pleasure of meeting quite a few like minded folks along the way - you all know who you are.
Having had a recent trawl through ...
Charlotte Brett
I am currently in my fifth year (and final) studying for a Masters in Chemistry at St Andrews University up in Scotland. Since I bought my first digital camera (Canon Powershot A75) four summers ago, my interest in photography really began and it has become one of my fa...
Posted: 11 Apr 2008 - 17:53
Lovely light enhancing the shape of the hills and the different shades of green!
Charlotte
Charlotte
Valerie McKee
I am an absolute beginner at photography, having only taken a keen interest when joining this site, but I hope to improve so I would appreciate your comments, good or bad. Thanks to those members who have taken the time already to provide me with help and information a...
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 13 Apr 2008 - 05:06
Thanks for your comments. It was very green, so much so that I had to desatureate it a bit. I may even do it more for the final print.
Patrick
Patrick
Keith Henson
Commercial Photographer for twenty years and run Northscape.
I run a commercial studio producing press, glossy and billboard, contemporary food and landscape including CGI backdrops for the advertising industry. My work appears in national media on a daliy basis.
W...
Posted: 14 Apr 2008 - 16:51
The sky's a bit glitchy and you appear to have some gamut problems with the green within colour space in places...some are clipped.........BUT
I reckon it's the best landscape you've put on EPZ, Patricko.
I reckon it's the best landscape you've put on EPZ, Patricko.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 14 Apr 2008 - 21:52
Cheers Keith, you have the eyes of an eagle. I had to reprocess this one because the greens were nearly blown out. That is probably when the clipping happened. At first I couldn't figure out why something seemed off other than the sky was getting red to the right of the frame. I'm glad you like this one. I wish I had more time to persue these sorts of scenes in the month or two during the year when there is good green grass and decent clouds and light!
Patrick
Patrick
Posted: 16 Apr 2008 - 18:23
I also came to the same conclusion re the greens then read the comments. Fab shot overall though.
John
John
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 - 17:16
Woah, I've missed this one, what a shame I can't shortlist it any longer. Love it to the bits, even those crazy green spots up there
Delightful view, awesome work.
Delightful view, awesome work.
simon morris
I am a 39 year old psychiatric nurse and live near the Glamorgan Heritage Coast Line in South Wales. My photography is influenced by music, reading, art and films and other peoples work though I strive to be original in my approach.
Patrick Smith
Thanks for looking at my page. I live near San Francisco. I'm a computer programmer working on birth defects research. Along with other things, I write probabilistic linkage programs that match one person in one database with the same person in another database. The ...
Posted: 7 Jun 2008 - 10:27
Large version is Stunning, P.....Luv the greens in this, Beautiful!
Hoping all is well in your little corner of the world.....
Suz
Hoping all is well in your little corner of the world.....
Suz
Paul Ward
I'm a Photographer / artist / designer / 3D modeller / film maker / musician from Birmingham UK and I am currently trying to eek out an exsistence using any / all of these means ... in the hope that I can escape that ever beckoning rat race that is normal society!
Have...
Posted: 14 Dec 2008 - 12:59
Wow, you live in a beautiful part of the world - wherabouts in California is this? - I studpidly assumed it would all be desert?
what does it look like in april ... is it still green?
what does it look like in april ... is it still green?
Posted: 23 Dec 2008 - 09:08
Patrick this is one of my favourite pictures out of your entire collection, it´s different, it´s fresh and simple, but it´s a gorgeous composition!!!! again thanks for ur comments on some of my pics...hope to continuing learning from photographers like u!!
Marilyn x