# Variegated Grasses

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** weekly-challenge\
**Created:** [June 20, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825 "2024-06-20T21:11:04Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2024, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/1 "2024-06-20T21:11:04Z")

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![3M9A4619-Enhanced-NR.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/4/b42ef5b9a49beaefb8dfb486c0bd5ba41dc0ec67.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### Description

This was taken at West Thumb Geyser Basin in Yellowstone NP. The day was overcast which tended to mute the colors of everything somewhat, but still the layers of color were apparent. The moisture droplets on the grass added just a bit of sparkle.

### Specific Feedback

Any feedback is appreciated.

### Technical Details

1/100 sec. @ f9.0, ISO 640

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### Critique Template

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- Vision and Purpose:
- Conceptual:
- Emotional Impact and Mood:
- Composition:
- Balance and Visual Weight:
- Depth and Dimension:
- Color:
- Lighting:
- Processing:
- Technical:

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**Author:** ![Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/barbara_djordjevic/32/56170_2.png) [@Barbara\_Djordjevic](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Barbara_Djordjevic)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2024, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/2 "2024-06-20T21:54:32Z")

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Chris, I wondered why the water appeared milky. Then I read your description. I find this a charming picture of something many people would overlook as just ordinary grass. Very nice. The foreground clumps make the composition work.

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**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\
**Post date:** [June 21, 2024, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/4 "2024-06-21T21:05:00Z")

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Chris: Marvelous color palette and just the right amount of FG water to set off the subject. Really well done. \>=))\>

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**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/5 "2024-06-22T18:29:31Z")

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Chris the fall grasses in Yellowstone always have a fine array of colors. You’ve done them justice here, by setting them off with the milky water and by picking a good change of colors in the grasses.

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 6:38pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/6 "2024-06-22T18:38:49Z")

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Thanks, Sandy. I am in Eugene.

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**Author:** ![Chris\_Baird](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/chris_baird/32/72124_2.png) [@Chris\_Baird](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Chris_Baird)\
**Post date:** [June 22, 2024, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/variegated-grasses/41825/7 "2024-06-22T18:39:24Z")

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@Mark_Seaver @Bill_Fach @Barbara_Djordjevic Thank you all for your comments!