Friday, February 15, 2013

Old Grasses

Gravel Pit Mound and Grasses, near Harrison, Ohio
 © Doug Hickok  All Rights Reserved



Fresh snow provides a soft backdrop for a gathering of old grasses.

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19 comments:

  1. ArndFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Thoughtfully composed and perfectly executed. Love your clever use of staggered layers and (almost) empty space.

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  2. Roland TheysFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:32 AM

    A perfectly composed image,good photo Doug's

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  3. Cezar and LéiaFebruary 15, 2013 at 5:00 AM

    Very interesting composition, I like a lot the grasses, a sensation of texture!
    Léia

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  4. Duncan D. Horne - the Kuantan bloggerFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:02 AM

    That mound of snow at the back is brilliant!
    Duncan In Kuantan

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  5. Claus PetersenFebruary 15, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    love the layers in this one, it's really compelling to the eye.

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  6. georgeFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:39 AM

    Great shot Doug, beautifully composed to bring out the enchanting grass patterns against the snow. Have a nice weekend...

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  7. Adrian ParkFebruary 15, 2013 at 11:58 AM

    I am regularly surprised and impressed by your interesting compositions and this shot is a great example. The image is simple, elegant and very soothing - I'd happily put it on my wall!

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  8. Traveling HawkFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:51 PM

    The background makes the winning point here!

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  9. LauraFebruary 15, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    a lovely image!

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  10. ScottFebruary 15, 2013 at 3:53 PM

    The image looks like it could have been made at the seashore. But that nasty Phragmites wouldn't be near a sand dune at the seashore like this.

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  11. john4jackFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    wonderful simplicity. fine composition

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  12. FocalesFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:43 AM

    Great composition Doug. love simplicity of this landscape

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  13. DomLOrthaFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Great eye to catch and compose this one! Perfect and beautiful.
    Have a nice day.

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  14. RemusFebruary 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM

    I loved the point of view and the apparent simplicity of the photo.

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  15. Ignacio SantanaFebruary 16, 2013 at 2:45 PM

    Una fotografía muy elegante...me gusta!!!

    Un gran abrazo, Doug!!! ;)

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  16. yzFebruary 16, 2013 at 4:05 PM

    i wonder what's beyond that snow

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  17. London CallerFebruary 17, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Like a snowy desert!

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  18. rianFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:35 PM

    the simplicity works really well here, nice capture!

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  19. franzFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    terrific layers in a very minimalistic image!

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