Photographer's Note
Taken just inside the entrance of my friends' farm near Mitta Mitta, fifty metres from the gate at the side of the dirt road highway passing the property. By road, this is 400km from Melbourne.
The polariser was fitted, although it was probably unnecessary. This shot has had no processing done to it at all apart from the resize, frame and sharpen; it is just as taken during the last minutes of sunshine (the exif time is wrong as we are now in summer time!). Though it was only about 6pm, behind me the sun was breaking through clouds and trees, and was very close to disappearing behind a range of hills. The rich green of the grass reflects the rain that has fallen recently, even on this day.
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pasternak
(15185) 2007-11-12 2:50
Light is everything here, Andrew, you have been really lucky to catch the last sun, as the greens look wonderful against the dark clouds, and the road going through a natural arch is a very strong compositional element...
Cheers
Alexander
snunney
(130967) 2007-11-12 2:58
Hello Andrew,
I like the contrast here between the red dirt road and the lush green either side; makes a very good lead-line to a fine composition. Very good light and colours. Excellent clarity.
besnard
(59196) 2007-11-12 2:58
Bonjour Andrew
Elle est très belle cette photo avec le jeu d'ombre de lumière, le ciel chargé et le petit chemin qui nous incite à la promenade.
Merci pour le partage et bonne journée.
Nicole
devimeuxbe
(58557) 2007-11-12 2:59
Hi Andrew
The light is very nice here. You have well managed the contrast with the sky
Well done
Bertrand
aadilj
(18102) 2007-11-12 3:00
An amazingly beautiful image with such brilliant colours and impact. I like the straight composition. the lights and colours are managed well. the eprspective and pov are superbly handled. Good overall effect.
ChrisJ
(171822) 2007-11-12 3:03
Hi Andrew
You're making me homesick! I like the repetition of the white trunks of the eucalyptus trees. The brown dirt road adds perspective & nice colour contrasts between the green grass & grey blue sky. Tfs!
wolf38
(30) 2007-11-12 3:10
Hallo Andrew. A wonderful landscape. It works like a painting. The photo is impressing. A benefit for the eye. Very beautifully. Best regards, Wolfgang.
Floydian
(30970) 2007-11-12 3:11
Hello Andrew,
Absolute great light you captured here. It has a strong contrast with perfect saturation. It makes the image really shines, espcially in the foreground which has perfect contrast against that dark sky...ecellent.
Nice to see also those lines of trees, nice perspective and good composition...i like it a lot.
Regards, Henk
dip
(21408) 2007-11-12 3:18
Hello Andrew,
fantastic image,the late sunlight makes the colors wonderful,clarity and sharpness are exemplary,
Greetings,
Dimitris.
MarcT
(20964) 2007-11-12 4:19
Hi Andrew,
once again the light is excellent and so are the contrasts.
The line of trees makes it a delicious composition to.
Regards
Marc
daddo
(28748) 2007-11-12 4:58
Hi Andrew. Beautiful combination of colours. The sky looks intense, moody, while the grass looks joyful and welcoming. The trees form a lovely pattern with their progressively diminishing size and the bright trunks. Great work. Regards. Klaudio.
aralda
(1240) 2007-11-12 5:00
Hi Andrew,
Great nature shot, fresh and colorful!
The dirt road adds a nice magenta-brown touch to the image.
Raluca
partha
(14023) 2007-11-12 5:03
I like the colour, the composition and the simplicity in view.
Regards.
partha
Hendrika
(655) 2007-11-12 5:25
Hi Andrew, Since I don't know all the names yet, here on TE my attention is attracted by the pictures only - and yet again it is one of yours.
Lovely image with the trees dotted in the landscape and bordering the road.
TFS
Els
lukie
(0) 2007-11-12 5:34
Hello Andrew,
wonderfull shot ! And what a landscape ! One of the best shots I've seen last days.
regards,
Luc.
cunejo200
(7281) 2007-11-12 5:39
Hello Andrew,
These trees certainly deserve attention with this lovely lighting conditions. The red dirt road provides a good contrast to the remainder of the frame. A lovely one. Greetings! Danilo
berek
(50518) 2007-11-12 6:39
Hi Andrew,
beautiful nature view. I like perspective and grey clouds. well done. have a nice day.
Burak Erek
cbrman
(21685) 2007-11-12 7:10
Hello Andrew,
J'aime beaucoup la lumière dans cette image ! Les arbres et l'herbes sont superbement éclairés et le ciel en arrière plan donne un excellent contraste !
Bravo !
A+
Dominique
asajernigan
(21427) 2007-11-12 8:16
Andrew,
The lighting is outstanding here with the brightly lit landscape with deep shadows and an ominous sky. Your composition is fine using the road to lead the eye through the shot.
TFS,
Asa
stego
(24132) 2007-11-12 11:27
Hi Andrew,
Those aligned trees really stand out against the stormy grey sky. Those moments of sun in stormy days produce that amazing light that you achieved capturing so well.
The compo is very well done, with our look being guided through the lane, then turning to the right following the trees, after passing under that arch made by the FG trees.
Regards, José.
lasscor
(7640) 2007-11-12 11:55
Hi Andrew,
Wonderful composition, I like much the red path, the green vivid grass and the dark cloudy sky.
Nice pov, colours, light and sharpness.
TFS,
Corinne
mirarer
(4751) 2007-11-12 13:43
Hi Andrew,
Una luz muy especial y un bonito y relajante paisaje. Colores y nitidez espléndidos.
Saludos,
Mirari.
cherryripe
(21033) 2007-11-12 13:53
Hi Andrew
Shots like this make me rather nostalgic as this is the real Australia for me. I can almost smell the gum trees.
The colours and contrasts are beautiful thanks to the late sun brightening up the fields and trunks plus the fact that the clouds are so heavy. The brown track is really well placed.
Regards
Nikki
toni_al
(15875) 2007-11-12 15:41
Salut Andrew
Un paysage typique de cette superbe région, j'adore la lumière qui règne, et le cadrage avec ces eucalyptus est magnifique
@+
Toni
testmaniac
(13508) 2007-11-12 21:56
Hi Andrew, very nice shot again with excellent composition,POV,colors and photo quality! Great job!
TFS and regards,
Philip
gildasjan
(43826) 2007-11-13 0:19
Bonjour Andrew
Perspective et relief pour ces arbres dont l'éclairage est parfait.Excellent rendu des couleurs et netteté maximum.
Bravo et bonne journée.
Amicalement
Gildas
anes_lc
(14968) 2007-11-13 1:28
beautiful landscape Andrew
long time i didn´t saw by real a place like this
great composition
thanks sharing
anes
PixelTerror
(0) 2007-11-13 2:19
Hi Andrew,
Nice trees in an equally attractive countryside, but the main asset of this image is the stormy light that created this nice contrast by lightening the trees and grass against the dark clouds.
Have a nice day JY
mrcrow
(3993) 2007-11-13 4:07
it does me good to see some real sharp and directive lighting again..its summer where you are i take it
this is a well composed shot with the diagonal creating a screen between fore and back ground
imminent sharpness and foreboding sky make it a pleasure to observe
your timing was very apt and used well regarding lighting
cheers
geof
jaywalker
(16105) 2007-11-13 4:39
Hi Andrew, A light & colours are superb, you have composed the shot brilliantly with the tree line on the angle, there is great shadow & very good depth, its beautifully sharp, TFS, kind regards Wilson.
jlbrthnn
(76043) 2007-11-13 5:25
Hello Andrew,
You have chance to have a friend who accomodates you in such a beautiful place. Your photo capture perfectly this sublime landscape under a rare light and sky. Congratulations.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël
sanita
(81) 2007-11-13 6:10
I love the peaceful feeling I get from looking at this picture, the amount of traveling I do on TE is so fantastic. Thanks for yet again, making me feel good about this day
patdeph
(35750) 2007-11-13 8:11
hello Andrew
what a great,great light!It's wonderful!Everything is perfect :the colours,the contrasts,the luminosité,the sharpness...The trees do a nice curve along the way.Splendid photo!
Have a nice evening.
Pascale
john_c
(24666) 2007-11-13 9:14
Hi Andrew,
The lighting here is ideal, with a superb sky. The road is nicely placed off centre and the shining hulks of the tree trunks really enhance. Indeed the rich grass reflects the spring look. A satisfying, alluring shot. I like this one.
John
vero07
(1781) 2007-11-13 9:42
Hi Andrew,
Nice landscape capturing these beautiful strong colours that works very well together. I like specially the tone of the brown road in contrast with the green field.
Good light also.
Very well done!
molla
(7129) 2007-11-13 12:05
hej Andrew
you'v seems to pick those glorious moments when earth turns in to eden, the red ochre road the sliding in among those majestic Gumtrees are so fairytaleish that I would not be suprised if I saw some gnomes or what ever. you done a good Postediting work.
Once upon a time in a country far far away called Mitta Mitta... etc.
cheers angood mornig I have to say.
Anders
danyy
(0) 2007-11-13 15:00
Hello Andrew,
un ciel assez lourd et menaçant, je les aime beaucoup ces ciels et tu as bien réussi sa capture sans le rendre trop blan, ce qui est vraiment important pour son impact dans la photo.
Des contrastes forts comme je les apprécie.
Best regards.
Daniel.
vincz
(19113) 2007-11-14 3:11
Excellent capture, very dramatic with the grey sky with so beautifully rendered clouds. Great details and colours. I like it a lot.
Philippe
(11836) 2007-11-14 6:50
Hi, Andrew. This is a photo with very good contrasts as it's often the case when there is a combination of sunshine and grey skies. The road is a good lead into the picture and contrasts well with the green grass.
UnTrained
(0) 2007-11-14 9:11
Hi Andrew,
what a nice view into the fine landscape under that sky. The line of trees crossing the shop diagonal, a road from the beginning, well placed and leaving soon and the green fields in light ans shadow. Strong nice contrasts, one to enjoy.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf
Buin
(42580) 2007-11-14 9:12
Hallo Andrew!
What a wonderful light in front of this a bit threatening sky! The buildup and the colours of this photo are truly gorgeous and this light on the landscape - great, relly great! I like this one very much!
Greetings from Germany, where it is snowing!
Frank
marioana
(2256) 2007-11-14 13:08
Hello Andrew. Wow! Look at that sky! Awesome light. The way the sun's lit up those gums against that threatening sky is magical. Great composition too, with the road winding back into the scene. Great work.
Best regards, Steve.
TravelerNL
(3011) 2007-11-14 14:41
Hi Andrew,
What a beautiful light you have captured here with the dark clouds in the back.
The dirt roads leads us well into the photo in between all the Eucalyptus trees. You did well creating a triangle/whig of trees here and their perspective from the top center of the photo to the lower right and then back to the left with the roots of the trees.
400 km from Melbourne in which direction would that be?
Well done,
Harko
AROBN54
(11475) 2007-11-14 15:02
Oh, wow! Andrew!
this is wonderful!! The light is incredible and I love the way those trees make a canopy over the road. The line of trees going into the shot gives it great depth and the colors are superb! I love the darkly cloudy sky, too. This is a beautiful shot!! Thanks and kind regards,
Shelly
Graal
(103040) 2007-11-14 23:12
Hi Andrew,
beautiful landscape, very nice light and colours. Good composition also. I like it. Well done photo.
Gr., Aleksander
delkoo
(68) 2007-11-15 0:30
hi andrew,
i'm happy you let me a word on a picture of mine, that lets me the opportunity to discover a new gallery, yours, a good one !!
The fine varied light adds life to the scenery, a view with a superb feeling of depth!
nicely done
didier
salvator
(19110) 2007-11-15 1:42
Hi Andrew,
Superb image. the composition, the perspective, and the trees thinning out towards the right, the well balanced colors, the extraordinarily beautiful sky, and the LİGHT, make this an outstanding photo. Wow.
Best regards. Salvator.
Neroli
(263) 2007-11-15 2:14 [Comment]
clio
(27961) 2007-11-15 9:41
Hello Andrew,
Fantastic contrasts and a magnificent light. The composition with the shadows and the road pulls us forwards and brings a lot of depth. We want to take the road to discover the farm of your friend.
Bravo, it is very beautiful.
Is these large trees are eucalypti?
Diane
faubry
(35447) 2007-11-15 9:47
wonderful photo with this little road to the farm.... i like diagonale trees.. well done
francine
mickyg
(815) 2007-11-15 12:24
Just goes to prove that a simple scene well composed can turn into this beauty .. sharp and so well exposed Andrew
Clementi
(52514) 2007-11-15 14:57
Ciao Andrew ,
fantastic landscape with great colors i like the tree that contrast with the grey sky .
good job
Giorgio
cam
(9043) 2007-11-15 17:52
Hi Andrew
No PP, that is how I like a photo. Perfectly taken at the start.I prefer to be outside taking photo, instead of working them on the computer.
The road is well placed,offcenter, an open invitation to come in.The light on the tree is ideal, the trees are placed in a strong diagonal line, and all this set against a cloudy sky offerin good contrast.
Well done again
Have a good day
Charles
PJE
(20758) 2007-11-15 21:33
Holy Crow Andrew!! 104 points now on this photo posting!! You must be a great photographer or a great critique writer. Ha..just razzing you.
Seriously the lighting in one of the redeeming features of this photo, along with the tremendous contrasting bright tree trunks and long shadows on the green landscape. I would have to agree with the credit given to this photo that this is indeed one of your best that you have posted in the last little while. Showing good quality forethought before you clicked the shutter Andrew. Good stuff..thanks for sharing!!
Cretense
(68709) 2007-11-17 6:34
Hi Andrew!
What an amazing landscape! Great composition, top quality clarity and definition and absolutely fantastic colours. Congratulations!
Hercules
Loic_bzh
(7646) 2007-11-17 13:28
Hi Andrew,
what a sky there! Beautiful light over this way and the trees... TFS.
Cheers,
Loïc
leo61
(0) 2007-11-17 13:38
Hi Andrew!
The light is magic here and the composition excellent with this diagonal row of trees.The photo is tecnical perfect,colors,contrast and sharpness are amazing.Since I`m a member of TE,nearly two years now I`ve nearly all days my equipment with me to have the chance to capture wonderful moments like this one.
A Great shot!!!
Regards,Leo
Polonaise
(5802) 2007-11-18 7:28
Dropped by to your site Andrew, just to tell you one thing...
You and your works represent very high level of good, skilled photography.
EVERY one of your posts is extremely well finished, with all the details in place.
There is not much of a reason trying to describe lights, colors, POVs...
No use for it.
All of them are just of the fine craftsmanship quality...
I would be very surprise if I'd be able to find one mediocre photo in your gallery (???)
I may like some of them more, and some of them less, but... All of them belong to the jewelery box in a fine store.
All of them deserve applause...
The loud one...
That's it.
No more boring crap from me.
Have a pleasant weekend, mate.
g.
Royaldevon
(85896) 2007-11-18 10:55
Hello Andrew,
I like to see your shots! They always take you on a journey ... an enjoyable journey!
Everything here is a feast for the eyes: the arching trees and the beckoning road, the wonderful evening light and long shadows and the darkening sky with its fluffy clouds! Great!
kind regards,
Bev :-)
rzesynepkarzarn
(0) 2007-11-19 3:45
Hello Andrew,
You've got marvellous nature scene photos. This last one is also beautiful. I love those kinds of nature scenes without human object. As you mentioned in your note, the colours are perfect thanks to the recent rain. You are lucky to have a friend living in such atmosphere. TFS.
Best regards
Zeynep
atus
(15878) 2007-11-19 5:08
Hello Andrew,
very well captured and nicely framed shot, with fanatstic lighting and gorgeous colours, which make the picture attractive and shiny. Everything is well placed in perfect harmony.
Tfs and best wishes.
Attila
archimatica
(20648) 2007-11-21 15:12
Hi, Andrew!
Amazing sky, fantastic lights and trees.
Best regards
Renzo
marietom
(34611) 2007-11-22 4:57
Joli paysage, avec de très belles couleurs, Andrew !
J'aime le contraste formé par les troncs, et le ciel est superbe.
Marie
vedra
(0) 2007-11-23 2:58
Hi Andrew,
I can see that those landscape photos are a real gold mine for your photographic inspiration. The colours are so beautiful, and the well lit foreground just glows against the drammatic sky in the background. The contrast between green and blue is well balanced.
Vedrana
Signal-Womb
(13048) 2007-11-23 17:19
Fantastic light in this one Andrew. Your composition sits very well and I love the clarity here. Very nice work..
amaryllis
(37047) 2007-11-24 7:46
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et là aussi la couleur du ciel chargé avec le soleil rasant sur les prairies donnent un contraste magnifique
bien vu ce chemin et 2 arbres de chaque côté, une composition avec une belle luminosité et un bon cadrage
juliette
hattori
(0) 2007-11-26 11:05
dear andrew,
it's beautiful composition with bright colours and nice details
well done
cheers
nezih
adores
(46979) 2007-11-26 17:37
Hi Abdrew!
You placed the road very well and I like the contrast of this green vegetation against the dark sky. The sunlight gives a perfect light to the photo and a wonderful atmosphere. I always like to take photos with this weather.Great shot!
kmarscher
(2887) 2007-11-26 19:20
The lighting is beautiful and dramatic. I see why you have a winner here. The composition is quite nice too with the curve in the fresh dirt roadway and the perspective in the tree line. A beautiful place to be.
Best Regards,
Kathy
JPlumb
(3159) 2007-12-05 18:18
Hi Andrew, I've just had a bit of time and had a tour of your portfolio. I picked this picture to comment on, but could have picked from several over this past year. In this pic, and others, I see your ability to take the ordinary and make it look extraordinary. Shots like this one will put Mitta Mitta on the map. You have composed this well with the descending line of Eucalypts. It's a very peaceful setting with the shaded country road and water, with lush green grass and everything capped with that great blue clouded sky. It sounds like a lot but you've presented it in a very simple way. The colour is excellent with perfect clarity throughout. Very nice work.
Thanks, John
dilane
(861) 2007-12-06 12:55
Hi Andrew,
Vous avez su capter là une merveilleuse lumière, faisant ressortir une herbe verte à souhait en contraste parfait avec le ciel - c'est très beau - bravo -
daniel
dvlazar
(6662) 2007-12-10 19:35
A nice mixture of good sunlight and menacing clouds in this shot of contrasts. Perhaps its the filter that gives the clouds this effect...
Well shot,
Dave
AgaA
(2636) 2007-12-20 20:50
Hi,
This composition of trees lighten with amazing light and under dark sky looks very spectacular. Great colors and details.
Cheers,
Agnieszka
banyanman
(7797) 2007-12-26 7:18
A beautiful image, Andrew, that is guaranteed to make all expatriate Australians homesick. The white trunks of the stately gum trees, picking up the last rays of the afternoon light, make a mignificant contrast against that sky. A simple composition but one that captures the feel of rural Victoria so well. Happy New Year to you. Cheers . . . David
lorenzetti
(1584) 2007-12-31 7:16
Hello Andrew,
Beautiful light and colors, especially for the sky. Nice perspective with the trees.
Happy new year - Franco
aral
(1195) 2008-01-01 10:22
Hi Andrew,
beautiful, dramatic atmosphere. I like the strong compo with just the right density of similar trees receding in the distance.
Just my opinion or my taste, but the upper right sky seems somewhat bright to me.
bakes888
(18499) 2008-01-19 1:16
Hi Andrew. Just read your intro and it seems you and I share a similar photographic history, I guess there are many others the same also. [God bless the digital camera ;-)] Great photo. You have captured a wonderful light in this shot giving you excellent colour and a dramatic sky. Well conceived and executed. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Paul.
jof (113) 2008-02-18 17:26 [Comment]
marknunnerley
(2780) 2008-02-20 4:36
Can see why this image does so well Andrew what with the diagonal line of the trees and the road leading into the frame as well as the stormy skies beyond. Deserves every point.
br
mark
king
(4242) 2008-02-29 11:43
Hello Andrew.
Wandering through your collection I discovered many beautiful pictures. This one is my favourite. Beautifil composition, sparkling colours, evrything fits.
TFS,
Huub.
Aline_N
(3175) 2008-03-07 8:12
Oh, Andrew, what a marvelous picture ...
what are these trees ? Eucalyptus ?
Earth a noble with your camera.
bracasha75
(24591) 2008-03-16 15:02
Hi Andrew
Excellent shot Andrew,great sharpnes ,colors and light...
Beautiful Outback motiv
TFS
Cheers,Braca
berseph
(1758) 2008-03-20 19:14
Beautiful capture Andrew. I really like the bold color of green and blue. The setting is quite nice. Looks so peaceful.
Bratman (82) 2008-03-20 20:14
Hi Andrew...a beautiful scence captured well. Lighting and composition really make this shot. Best, Brat.
Wanda1
(15142) 2008-03-22 7:42
Hi Andrew,
What I like here is the clarity and brightness of this beautiful scene. The dirt road leads us well into the shot through the archway of trees making us wonder what lies beyond. Simply a lovely shot.
Regards
Wanda
Hunkar
(7440) 2008-03-26 12:34
a perfect scene of Australia..
Thank you for the comment to my photo..
regards,
coco
(30439) 2008-06-29 6:55
Hi Andrew.
Your composition is nice but what makes the difference is the way you have managed the light.
Well done.
jimkilgallon
(0) 2008-08-18 0:34
Hello Andrew
I hope you are well, I can see why this has amassed so many points, it is gorgeous and as I have no idea about Australian landscapes in general, this really looks like a European scene. The trees are natural with the whole image clean and crisp which is no surprise really. The pathway is positioned perfectly with perfect saturated reds which compliments the green grass. Superb exposure handling with no highlights burnt out in the sky. The shadows add depth. Wonderful countryside capture.
Regards
Jim
westozman
(0) 2008-09-16 19:47
G'day Andrew!
Finally been able to get into TE (17/9/08) after much frustration & check out this shot and others in your gallery: not much to add to what's already been said about this one, just simply a great photograph - my compliments!
Best wishes,
Jeff
azizbilgili
(2111) 2008-11-12 5:48
H, Andrew,
An amazingly beautiful image with such brilliant colours and impact. I like the straight composition. the lights and colours are managed well.
TFS
tcgt1979
(156) 2008-11-12 5:51
Beautiful picture Andrew! The light reflecting against the green with the dark grey of the clouds on top! Fantastic.
fds
(9963) 2011-02-21 8:53
very beautiful image with great light and colors
very beautiful eucaliptus in this parck
Photo Information
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Copyright: Andrew McRae (macondo)
(20449)
- Genre: Lugares
- Medium: Cor
- Date Taken: 2007-11-10
- Categories: Natureza
- Camera: Pentax K100D, Sigma 18-50m F/3.5-5.6 DC, Hoya Circular Polarizer 58mm
- Exposição: f/11, 1/100 segundos
- More Photo Info: view
- Versão da Foto: Versão Original
- Date Submitted: 2007-11-12 2:44
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