Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost In The Details
Wide and all-encompassing is not the only way to photograph a scene.
While out photographing, I’m often drawn to what I refer to as intimate portraits within the scene. While the grand scene before me may very well be quite spectacular, the overlooked details often provide the beauty within the beauty.
I do love Tucker Brook Falls.
Both in it’s entirety…
…and up close and personal.
Think Small.
While looking for that grand nature scene, it pays to look a little closer.
And don’t forget to simply look down.
Focusing on the details can often yield spectacular results.
One of my favorite landscape lenses is the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L. In fact, if I could only own one lens this would be it. For isolating small key features of a landscape, a moderate telephoto lens and the way it has a compressing affect a scene, is often the perfect lens for getting “Lost In The Details.”
Great post Jeff!! I love each and every one of your photos, but the detail in the icicles shot is incredible!!
March 2, 2013 at 7:03 am
Thank you Cindy. Sometimes when I’m out stream-side in the winter, actually most of the time, it’s patterns and ice formations like these that I’m looking for.
March 2, 2013 at 7:19 am
Stunning photos, Jeff. You can shoot detailed pictures every day!
March 2, 2013 at 8:22 am
Thank you Marion. If I didn’t have to go to work every day I just might
March 2, 2013 at 9:00 am
You DIad mean 70-200, not 700, right!? My favorite Nikon lens also
March 2, 2013 at 8:56 am
Oops, need to correct that ;-P
March 2, 2013 at 9:01 am
A 70-700 f2.8L would probably cost more than you and I, and ten other people, would earn in a year :-O
March 2, 2013 at 9:03 am
Love the icicles!
March 2, 2013 at 9:33 am
Amazing!
March 2, 2013 at 12:22 pm
Each image has its unique draw–nicely done.
March 2, 2013 at 2:25 pm
Thank you Sally.
March 2, 2013 at 2:52 pm
Absolutely beautiful!
March 2, 2013 at 3:31 pm
Thank you very much!
March 2, 2013 at 3:41 pm
I liked each one a bit more than the previous – the last two are absolutely stunning. Great work Jeff.
March 2, 2013 at 4:09 pm
Thank you Christopher. Sometimes I really have to play a little loose with the interpretation of the challenge theme, but this was right up my alley
March 2, 2013 at 4:42 pm
Right on, I’m glad you had fun with it. Have a great weekend.
March 2, 2013 at 4:47 pm
You as well. I also have to say, your photographs are outstanding.
March 2, 2013 at 9:11 pm
It makes New Hampshire in the winter seem almost worth it!
March 2, 2013 at 4:33 pm
Almost? That’s crazy talk! From a photographic standpoint I could live with only two seasons, Autumn and Winter
March 2, 2013 at 4:44 pm
The icicles are gorgeous!
March 2, 2013 at 4:43 pm
Thanks Madhu, I’m glad you like them. They are a favorite winter subject of mine.
March 2, 2013 at 4:48 pm
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March 2, 2013 at 5:20 pm
Mesmerizing … love them all.
Nice enry –
Isadora
March 3, 2013 at 12:14 am
Thank you Isadora
March 3, 2013 at 8:34 am
Great series, Jeff. Really love the last two, especially the icicles. “Thinking small” was a turning point for me when I was starting out in photography. I was always bent on getting everything. While the sweeping, grandiose composition has it’s role, isolating the details helps round out the scene to me and make for a nice series. But I never thought of it as a intimate portrait of nature. That’s an excellent idea to keep in mind.
March 3, 2013 at 5:55 am
I was the same way yet I could never quite pull it off. Every time I tried to capture the entire scene, the resulting image always seemed lacking. I was however able to do quite well if I were to just isolate a small part of it. I’ve learned to not let the wide grand scenic vistas overwhelm me now. Now I feel I’m much better at finding the photograph within the scene and not just the snapshot.
March 3, 2013 at 8:37 am
Magnifique…
March 3, 2013 at 1:07 pm
Thank you!
March 3, 2013 at 9:43 pm
great pics. for the first pic did you edit in any software(interested in knowing what setting u used)
http://amarnaik.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details
March 3, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Thanks Amar. Yes, that image, along with pretty much every one of my images is edited in Lightroom to start, and then that one was also edited using the Tonal Contrast filter in Nik’s Color Efex Pro 3 (I currently use Color Efex Pro 4). I couldn’t tell you the exact settings as I usually just play around with the sliders until I achieve the look I’m after.
March 3, 2013 at 9:46 pm
As usual Jeff … simply superb! I particularly love ‘Think Small’ Love the difference between the softness of the water-flow and the definition of the rock. The leaf is excellent too.
March 3, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Thank you Jude
March 3, 2013 at 9:49 pm
As always, a great series of images. Thanks for sharing these.
March 3, 2013 at 5:46 pm
You’re quite welcome Rick, and thank you!
March 3, 2013 at 9:51 pm
The icicles are my favorite of this series. Lovely as always
March 3, 2013 at 7:57 pm
March 3, 2013 at 9:51 pm
Came back for a 2nd look because I always find your photo’s so fascinating. The one with the icicyles is like something out of a Christmas children’s story. Your photo’s could be great book covers. Come on people get one of these for your books…!!!! How’s that Jeff??? Need a cheering squad in your corner – I’m it. Love these ….
March 4, 2013 at 7:36 pm
I do appreciate the return visit! In a frame on the wall, on a book cover, I hope someone out there is listening
Thank you Isadora, I value each and every member of my cheering section.
March 4, 2013 at 9:37 pm
These are so beautiful Jeff. I love how you ‘worked’ the shot and really focused on the details. Thanks for sharing.
March 4, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Thank you for the compliment, and thank you for visiting.
One thing I always try to do when photographing such a popular spot with the local photographers, is to find unconventional compositions and shooting angles. This also usually involves seeking out small “photographs within the photograph,” if you will.
March 5, 2013 at 6:25 am
Definitely fine art photography!!!
March 5, 2013 at 4:29 am
Thank you Paula! I’m so glad you think so
March 5, 2013 at 7:13 am
Another post with marvellous images from Jeff.
March 5, 2013 at 3:14 pm
Thank you Sir, he says while taking a bow
March 5, 2013 at 7:04 pm
“Focusing on the details can often yield spectacular results…” – it’s true and we can see them here. Great series of images, Jeff!
March 13, 2013 at 4:41 am
Thanks Lucy! Considering your eye for detail that’s a very high compliment!
March 13, 2013 at 6:40 am