Shadow Dance

The record for the largest man made park in the world perhaps should be given to the Presidio since every tree here was planted by the military.

Very wet winter. I knew the grass tarp would be a lush green. Late afternoon light presented the long shadows.

Visible detail in the tree trunks officially sealed my conversion to digital printing. Yet I still create (in the field) with Fuji Velvia transparency film.

The Presidio, San Francisco, California (2000)

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ground.zero says:

Was ther once.....beautiful
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LuísLx [deleted] says:

I remember I had chosen this one before. I tried this in the same place where I made my shot you know so well, but it didn't come out like this or even close... That's skill!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Stevacek says:

Gorgeous, real quality photography!
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Mark Payton says:

Great shot!
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happywanderer1 says:

Fabulous depth and shadow from the streaming sunlight. Love it.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

marielaura says:

the light rays and trees shades ave very nice.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

emblatame (Ron) says:

So strong and peaceful. It is lovely.
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marika_te says:

Beautiful light- shadows' games!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Susan & Doug's Adventures says:

The lighting is fabulous. It creates such a mood.
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stecat83 says:

I really love it: fog, shadows, light, simmetry..everything is perfect!!

You win a trophy!
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Dave Schreier says:

Such a beautiful scene.
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Beautiful! Wonderful color, detail, and lighting.

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Seung Kye Lee - fine art landscape photography says:

very beautiful! Trees, lights and shadown all in harmony!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Bruno Taddei says:

Great, great shot!!
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

J.H.C. says:

Your use of natural light is amazing. Great work! Happy New Year.
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!!sahrizvi!! says:

yeah you reminded me "shadow dancing" by Andy Gibb here :)

superb light, silhouette, and shadows!

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Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

raysto says:

this is a great example of this kind of shot, very dramatic.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

davidteter says:

stunning shadows and ethereal light.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

gloskeith says:

Really nice image. Great light and shadows.
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

harem nights [deleted] says:

Wonderful photograph. The composition is great and so is the use of light and shadow :D
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

michaelGro says:

Beautiful light and shadows. Congratulations!
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

pinehurst19475 says:

Lush color, dreamy fog and deep shadows.
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Great light, marvellous landscape shot! WOW!
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What a great play of light, shadow & colors

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Ar'alani says:

That's glorious! Fantastic lighting! I love this picture. :-)
Posted 36 months ago. ( permalink )

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Camilla says:

Great photo. Very dramatic.
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Dreamworld! I want to go!!!
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Wonderful composition!

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this is a beauty. wonderful light and long shadows. great tranquil atmosphere.

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Just wonderful and fave!!!!!
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Fantastic image. Really superb job.

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Posted 35 months ago. ( permalink )

ImaginationAlone>West Coast Holiday says:

Beautiful park...beautiful picture.
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tviolette says:

Great shadows...The green really stands out. Excellent shot!

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IJsendoorn says:

ooh yes beam me up scotty. Perfect light!
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Love it.... Looking forward to seeing more of your work...
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perfect!!
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It's a dream, a fantasticly image
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Great use of light.

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I love the light through the trees!
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excellent
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Terrific, I simply love this. I've looked at a lot of photo's here and elsewhere and must tell you this is one of my personal all time favorites. Beautiful light and perspective.

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powerful.
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Wonderfully captured image. nice lighting
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This is really excellent shot!
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Daniel Polly says:

Very good shot!!

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love it
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bigkyle28 says:

Such a simple scene caught so perfectly this is just great work.
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fantastic light
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Wonderful light.
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This shot is fantastic, the lighting is magical. I have had a look through a lot of photos and you have a great touch which is inspiring and your photographs definitly speak volumes. i like your philosophy!
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Just amazing.. a magical forest for sure. Look at that colour and light!! Wow

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The light is stunning! Greate pic
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outstanding shadow shot, extremely well done
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beautiful light!
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Wonderful backlight!
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This is fantastic! Love this shot!
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This is beautiful! Backlight is perfect!
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Fantastic lines - Great light !!!
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Superb composition. Like a scene out of a fairytale. Very well captured.

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amazing lighting! beautiful shot!
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popo y lolo says:

was this shot on film?
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Lightchaser says:

yes, juan. fuji velvia 120 (medium format).
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beautiful
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Wonderful, dramatic shot.
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Love the blue trees ;^)
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Wondeful shadows, perfect timing, good work!
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fantastic capture!

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