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Published: 2008-12-21 17:21:33 +0000 UTC; Views: 4586; Favourites: 159; Downloads: 125
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Description Some years back a major fire blazed through this area, charring the then-dense oaks on the hillside. The next spring was a celebration of brilliant green revival against the blackened landscape and a couple of autumns later the slopes were once again painted in colorful foliage. Overcast skies rendered the scene with almost no shadows, adding a cast of pale pastels to the vibrant leaves for a truly impressionistic effect.
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Comments: 29

Capturing-the-Light [2011-10-20 23:08:07 +0000 UTC]

What an absolutely fantastic capture. That stark, obviously destroyed foreground is unbelievably powerful and draws you into a very beautiful shot. The Autumal colours, although subtle, just transfix you and those central fir trees are beautifully positioned to take you further into the shot. There is nothing that I do not like about this shot, although Autumn is one of my favourite times of the year. This shot, to me, shouts of the beauty of this earth and its capability to renew.
Thank you for sharing an inspirational, thought provoking and educational shot. I have great admiration for your abilities as a photographer.
Simon

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MaX-DooM [2009-12-10 13:48:06 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful. If only more people valued the wilderness.

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Maciej-Koniuszy [2009-08-16 09:16:44 +0000 UTC]

Great colours.

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Toothrot [2009-08-06 14:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Freaking Hell!
this is just awesome ^^

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synax444 [2009-05-06 04:19:23 +0000 UTC]

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Ancient-one [2009-03-28 10:09:12 +0000 UTC]

It looks so surreal, I wish I had been there!

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eschlehahn [2009-03-08 22:54:13 +0000 UTC]

Hi there !

Your beautiful work has been featured in this news article : Landscapes - a feature presentation #2

Thank you for sharing your art for the world to see

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rocamiadesign [2009-02-06 22:28:25 +0000 UTC]

I just featured this beautiful photo in my latest journal . Thanks for letting me share it with my watchers!

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Emunator [2009-02-01 18:36:36 +0000 UTC]

This is beyond beautiful, I thought I was looking at a painting at first. I've never seen a scene with so many natural colors in it.

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Dieffi [2009-02-01 17:23:40 +0000 UTC]

That is wonderful and very awesome!

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substar [2009-02-01 16:25:02 +0000 UTC]

Totally appropriate title. Excellent colour wash.

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Corvidae65 [2009-01-19 17:00:34 +0000 UTC]

I knew I had seen this or a similar shot before in a magazine--Sept. 2008 Popular Photography page 48.

this is lessons from a pro, folks Well done!

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kkart [2009-01-19 11:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Guy this is just beautiful in so many ways, that detail is simply outstanding!

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I-love-Chopin [2009-01-14 23:36:57 +0000 UTC]

THIS is a stunningly gorgeous photo!!

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eighty-three [2009-01-12 23:33:07 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely stunning colours, fantastic shot too, great composition. Love it

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Jazzhead [2009-01-11 17:12:24 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful capture.

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tonyelieh [2009-01-10 09:57:01 +0000 UTC]

Hello
This Photo Has Been Featured In My Journal
[link]

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DrewHopper [2009-01-10 02:02:16 +0000 UTC]

Gorgeous!

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aFeinPhoto-com [2009-01-05 09:12:45 +0000 UTC]

Oooo, really like this. Way to get out there right after the burn. The one thing I might suggest is add some contrast to the forest just past the fg burnt logs. Seems to be a bit flat. Otherwise wicked

aF

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mr-andreas-andersson [2009-01-04 17:45:30 +0000 UTC]

Wow, pure eye-candy!
Well done!

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Jacobea [2008-12-31 13:32:43 +0000 UTC]

Again, fantastic range of colours Looks like a really nice place despite having been burnt not long ago.

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ariseandrejoice [2008-12-28 13:59:04 +0000 UTC]

just beautiful. It is making me consider my tendency to overstate my photos.

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Lidija-Lolic [2008-12-26 13:11:28 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful colors!!

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narmansk8 [2008-12-25 21:55:49 +0000 UTC]

if i remember right I saw this in Outdoor photographer.

Absolutely gorgeous!

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steppeland [2008-12-25 19:50:23 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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warnaiman [2008-12-25 17:54:44 +0000 UTC]

great

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kimonokraken [2008-12-25 16:29:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow, what a riot!

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lspeng1951 [2008-12-25 16:21:34 +0000 UTC]

Excellent shot of heavenly beauty

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Cancernick [2008-12-21 18:02:17 +0000 UTC]

love it...

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