Herb Riddle says:
The temperature is low and the air thick with the prospect of more snow. The sun tries to break through these threatening clouds and we see here the results, in the dappled shadows on the snow. I feel if though I am there! Photography like this, transports us, heart and sole into the artist viewfinder. It goes without saying that technical and artistic merits stand out. My last test of sheer mastery - could I live with this on my mantelpiece?
My answer - Certainly!
Congratulations Tom
Herb Riddle says:
Such delight - I feel that I am sat on the next small rock, just out of sight gazing into this silent scene. Did I just hear a plop, as another fish breaks through the thick surface of this water? Sheer Magic.... I love it! Monochrome not only catches this scene but also the imagination! My aim... to capture scenes like this too.
Congratulations
Herb Riddle says:
Almost a painting! In fact if we wanted to paint or draw something from our imagination, we could not come up with a scene as delightful as this.The lighting highlights on the cliffs and ground, the sun rays taking our eyes towards the high pine. Magic -no other word for it. I want to be there!
Congratulations Lawrence.
Herb Riddle says:
We have attained this great height, how, it does not matter. From here we see this gorgeous line of mountain peaks popping through mist and cloud. The sun escapes in places to dapple the cliff edges. A place of eagle and bear perhaps? Captured wonderfully here and presented in a way that makes my heart beat faster!
Well done Brebis.
Herb Riddle says:
Well I must admit to being almost afraid of commenting on this one. It is truly untouchable! Straight out of the pages of my favourite photographer 'Ansel Adams', oh, how I wish that I could produce work like this. Such feelings and depth to this misty, watery scene, almost certainly taken with a very long exposure and probably at night.
I salute you Niwirth
Herb Riddle says:
Trees, one of my favourite photographic subjects. I love the lone tree as much as the grand forest. This lone tree,standing against all natures odds by itself, buffeted by winds,rain and probably snow, testifies to natures resilience and beauty. Seen and captured in this dipped valley with a cloud background to die for, oh, such beauty!
Who says monochrome is dead? Thank you for producing and sharing such a wonder.
Congratulations Karen
Herb Riddle says:
Rocks leading into deep waters also leads my eye perfectly to this mysterious mountain background. There is a soft beauty here. - a silence broken only by a distant chirping bird perhaps. I 'feel' this picture - I could look at it for hours on end -it is life itself! Thanks for producing in such beauty and thoughtfulness.
Congratulations Iain
Herb Riddle says:
I feel privileged to write from my heart a homage to this picture .Quality,depth, feeling and majesty are just some adjectives that spring to mind. These high peaks are higher than I could ever hope to climb or walk up, but still, I feel that I want to after seeing this. They look both dangerous and beautiful -like a sleeping tiger! Another picture I could happily live with. Thank you Doug, for sharing such scenes magnificently captured in your eye and lens.
Congratulations Doug.
Herb Riddle says:
A fairy tale path through these magical trees leads us on almost to Lewis Carroll's, ' Wonderland', but instead of Alice skipping down here, it is us, the viewer. Images like this, seen and caught then presented so perfectly stretches our imagination and thrills our eyes. Another beautiful picture.
Well done Andre Jar
Herb Riddle says:
Another of Tom's wonderful vista's, presented so perfectly in beautiful rich monochrome. I can almost smell the cattle behind me as the cow-hand calls me to "get a move-on" as we have the heard to head-to-town. Images of the 'cow-boy' days abound in this one. Back to today- hear the silence, feel the majesty of this mountain range and be tempted to pop into this barn type building for a quick picnic. Thanks for sharing Tom.
Herb Riddle says:
Ah -mist and sunlight together! One of my favourite subject. It is that, which alludes and tempts us to try and catch, but as with most things, we find we are try to catch our own shadow! I love this - the shafts of light, the forest road then a biker appears on schedule, in the perfect photographic spot for a 'click' - Caught!!, A dream come true.
Congratulations ildikoneer
Herb Riddle says:
They say that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I behold beauty here! A masterful capture of a falling cascade, beautifully lit and presented, transports me to this very spot. The tonal quality of this photo is a pleasure to set my eyes upon, I can almost feel the deep blacks of the rocks as I hear the soft tinkle mixed with the louder background waterfalls. Another worthy image to this special collection of monochrome greats.
Congratulations Ger
Herb Riddle says:
The Matterhorn, perhaps king of the Alps, certainly king of majestic monochrome landscapes for me. Who cannot gaze at this without feeling the rocks beneath their feet and feeling the wind on your face. The sun glints of this steep face of our mountain in such a way that fills us with awe. Beautifully captured and presented here. Thank you!
Congratulations Marshall
Herb Riddle says:
Mist and fog often sets us photographers with a challenge when it comes to landscapes. Most people get it wrong, however Carlo has captured this scene perfectly in monochrome. The strong contre-jour lighting, along with ground mist and sun-beams, all add to this splendid magical landscape, I love it!
Congratulations Carlotardani.
Herb Riddle says:
I must admit, that it is with some pride that I place Jans superb picture of 'Lynn Idwal, into this select gallery. Not only does it show a place not too far away from my home but it also encompasses the famous Ansel Adams style too. Lynn Idwal is in fact the lake here, lying in our Snowdonia National Park, Wales. So this picture completes this little gallery. Congratulations Jan.
Herb Riddle says:
This photo of the Vajolet Towers in the Dolomites was shot unbelievably, at night, by moon light. This explains the almost ethereal lighting in the mist caught here. That and the first vague lights of daybreak. Our artist, who remains almost anonymous can only be congratulated for such a masterpiece that takes us on a voyage through time and light. Another picture that I wish I had taken.
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