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This was shot at the Hot Rainforest in Washington.
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GFX50R, 32-64mm, f/11, focus stacked
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We just got back from a 20 mile backpacking trip in the Sierras. Had I seen this along the route I would have taken a seat next to the fern and just rested in what clearly looks like a reclined chair. Gives me the sense of rest and comfort.
The fern turns out to be the tiniest of items in the scene and works as the hiding element here. For me, it was the tiny little window in the upper left corner that had me puzzled at first. Once I figured it out it was the best part for me…
Hi Igor,
I find this intimate landscape to be quite captivating and a bit of a mind bender. It took me a little while to figure out exactly what I was looking at, but once I did everything seemed to fall in place. I particularly like that little window through the felled tree; almost like a portal to another world. I also think the B&W conversion; with it’s wide range of tones; works perfectly for this scene. Looks like someone made a seat for the weary travler. No suggestions from me as this is nicely done.
This is masterfully complicated - and I mean in a positive way. I can’t imagine anything from you that isn’t purposeful (as opposed to serendipity,) which makes this even more impressive. Calling out the little fern and thus drawing attention to the trailside almost-Adirandak chair, is also masterful.
I too was almost confused at the upper portion; but pretty quickly figured out what was going on. I think the light play in the UL quadrant, in addition to the “openings” almost create a 3-dimensional illusion. ie. one could stare at this for a while and never figure it out. Thus, I think complicated - but positive in the way like one might like solving puzzles.
I wouldn’t change a thing here. Impressive photography.
