Autumn Sonata

Robert M28897 · Oct 27, 2001

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one: taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1, 24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Jesse Shrieve · Oct 27, 2001

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

This one is gorgeous, thanks Robert. I like to see interesting shots of the normal surroundings.

LMC54 · Oct 27, 2001

Good composition from a very difficult lighting situation. The perspective is very interesting, wide angle? Lots to ask about it but anyways good shot.
Larry

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

adrienne · Oct 27, 2001

Robert,

Wow! It's way more than worth the download time. I love the (backlit?) golden leaves against the dark blue sky. Great shot, Robert!

adrienne

Ed Leys20479 · Oct 27, 2001

Robert,

Wasn't "Autumn Sonata" a Bergman film? I'm sure it was, I've seen it.

But in case you haven't, trust me, this is nothing like that film, or any that he has done.

No, this is light, airy, and joyous. The only thing it shares with one of his films is that it is well photographed indeed...

Always my very best regards,

Ed

Hong Cho · Oct 28, 2001

Yes, it does hurt smaller because it's loosing all the detail. Nice color, very nice. Thanks.

Hong.

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Laura29428 · Oct 28, 2001

Very beautiful, thanks for posting!

I can see why you would call it a sonata: lots of different detail making a very definite unity.

Pondria · Oct 28, 2001

The deep blue sky supports the yellow leaves very well. Nice one.

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

http://image.pbase.com/u2/rmirani/large/469626.AutumnSonata.jpg

JimK/Canada · Oct 28, 2001

This is dramatic and ominous at the same time. Wonderful!
best regards
Jim

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

hugh · Oct 28, 2001

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Beautiful photograph. Rich colors and dynamic composition. And, perhaps, just a touch of polarizer?

Thanks.

ha

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Jesse,

Thanks for your reply and kind comments. Yes, sometimes the beauty is right there in front of us, and it certainly was in this case.

Regards,

Robert

Jesse Shrieve said:
Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Click to expand...

This one is gorgeous, thanks Robert. I like to see interesting
shots of the normal surroundings.

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Hi Larry,

Thanks for the thumbs up on this one...I did use a wide angle, because I really wanted to capture the drama of the leaves against otherwise barren trees in a different way. Also underexposed a bit to get the lighting in the leaves to sparkle a bit more. Ended up almost on my back in taking this shot, and I tried lots of different angles!

Thanks again,

Robert

LMC54 said:
Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Click to expand...

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Thanks adrienne! You saw exactly what I saw...the trick was in capturing it. I'm glad you feel I was at least somewhat successful...

Regards,

Robert

adrienne said:
Robert,

Wow! It's way more than worth the download time. I love the
(backlit?) golden leaves against the dark blue sky. Great shot,
Robert!

adrienne

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Hi Ed,

Yes, I realized when I named this that I was bordering on the cheesy/tacky in trying to provide a somewhat more lyrical title than my usual ones...and no association with a Bergman film intended.

I'm glad you saw this as something airy and light...this was my intention.

Learning from you as always, and I'm glad when I can contribute something in return...

Robert

Ed Leys said:
Robert,

Wasn't "Autumn Sonata" a Bergman film? I'm sure it was, I've seen it.

But in case you haven't, trust me, this is nothing like that film,
or any that he has done.

No, this is light, airy, and joyous. The only thing it shares with
one of his films is that it is well photographed indeed...

Always my very best regards,

Ed

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Thanks Hong! Glad you liked the color...that's certainly what grabbed me...

Robert

Hong Cho said:
Hong.

Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Click to expand...

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Hi Laura,

Thank you for replying...I don't recall seeing much of your work here, but I hope to track some of it down. Many thanks for seeing the detail and for your kind comments.

Regards,

Robert

Laura said:
Very beautiful, thanks for posting!
I can see why you would call it a sonata: lots of different detail
making a very definite unity.

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Thanks pondria...this was actually inspired by some of your lovelier flower compositions, from the 505v and the D30. So many thanks for your nice words, and for providing the inspiration in the first place.

Regards,

Robert

pondria said:
Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

http://image.pbase.com/u2/rmirani/large/469626.AutumnSonata.jpg

Click to expand...

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Thanks Jim! I see you're in a late fall shooting mode yourself, so I'm looking forward to some very fine documentation of the colors and falling leaves in the coming weeks from you... as well as (boo!) the coming of winter.

Best regards,

Robert

Jim K© said:
Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Click to expand...

Robert M28897 · Oct 29, 2001

Hi hugh,

Many thanks for another positive word...your effort and time are truly appreciated. There was polarizer involved in this one, but unlike other shots I've taken, the influence was minimal...the sky is dark blue mainly from slight underexposure, bringing out the detail in the leaves more.

Thanks again for the positive comments,

Robert

hugh said:
Robert M said:

Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

Click to expand...

Beautiful photograph. Rich colors and dynamic composition. And,
perhaps, just a touch of polarizer?

Thanks.

ha

stana · Oct 29, 2001

Robert M said:
Sorry this one's a bit large, but compression seems to hurt this
shot more than others I've posted. No exotic locale for this one:
taken right in my backyard in the late afternoon with a Fuji S1,
24mm 2.8, 1/180, f16, manual.

Robert

I really like the way that you have captured not only the lighting but also the spacial arrangement. I can often capture one or the other but have not succeeded as you have at capturing the feel and shape at the same time. Maybe I need to try more variations as you have to get it just right.

Stan Abraham

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