Fine Art Landscape & Nature Photography

Frosted leaf

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Date: 09/29/2012
Location: Longfellow Mine, Ouray, Colorado
Title: Frosted leaf

The composition of a photograph is perhaps the most significant factor which can establish the beauty and power of a fine art image. Thus, both the novice and the expert photographers are striving to make their photographs creative and artsy. The picture featured in this post was taken during a hike around Longfellow Mine near Ouray, Colorado. This is a macro shot which enlarges and draws the attention of viewers to minute elements. This image was composed with utmost ingenuity in order to be able to capture the detailed texture of the frost on the leaf.

The image above is a perfect macro shot as it has a lead room which allows the leaf to unfold in its natural beauty. That extra space in the frame allows a more balanced look as the eyes will be drawn towards the direction where the leaf seem to point at.

Though the photo may seem to have a lot of things happening at the same time, the background is just perfect as it does not cause any distraction from the subject of the interest. The frosted leaf seems to pop out against the ground covered with frost. The clean and subtle background complements the dominant color of the leaf which makes the image to have a much needed contrast.

There is no eerie sense of emptiness in this fine art shot because of the element of balance. There is ample mixing of light and shadow which renders the image its realistic appeal.

This will be a perfect fine art piece for an office or home. A condo will look so posh with a fine art print of this image in the living room area.

Morning frost

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Date: 09/29/2012

Location: Longfellow Mine, Ouray, Colorado

Photography allows people to see beyond the normal and the usual. A macro shot photo can bring viewers of images into a dimension full of detail and texture. This photo of a leaf with a frost conveys a lot of vivid memories of winter season. Gazing at this crisp photo, you will feel the chill and the nostalgia.  The autumn leaf is a reminder that there are constant things in our lives just like how the seasons change. It takes a lot of photography skills to capture a macro image with utmost attention to detail.

This amazing fine art image was taken from Longfellow Mine in Colorado. This is one of the most famous and historical places in this area. This was once dubbed to be one of the most productive mine along the Southern Tuolumne County. Nowadays, the Longfellow is just a mill right off Big Oak Flat. Despite the fact that its condition has deteriorated through the years, it is still considered to be a famous landmark for Tuolumne County. Since its operation during the California Gold Rush era, Longfellow Line remains interesting.

For those homeowners who would want to add a unique touch of art for a specific room, this fine art photo can definitely serve as a perfect choice.  This macro shot of a morning frost can surely pull It is a nice addition to a living room or a work area where inspiration from nature can invoke relaxation and creativity.

Frosted spikes

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Date: 09/29/2012

Location: Longfellow Mine, Ouray, Colorado

Macro photography can definitely take an audience to better heights and rarely seen vantage points. Nonetheless, close up photography would require a lot of attention to precision and technique. This image of a frost on a wooden surface depicts sheer technical skills in photography. These frosted spikes look so vivid and detailed. The contrast of colors and texture is definitely amazing. For a photo to capture the minute details of certain subject it invokes an abstract way of viewing things around.

This amazing fine art image was taken right off the Longfellow Mine. The best thing about macro photography is capturing the best images possible out of odd subjects. Longfellow has been one of the most notable landmarks of how prolific the mining business was several decades ago.  This image of tiny frosted spikes somehow is a perfect reminder that Mother Nature’s artistry is definitely fascinating.

If you are looking for a perfect addition to complete your modern interiors, this fine art photo is perfect. It will really fit well into an entertainment room, a hallway or a focal point for your living room.  This is a fine art photo that will suit homes with zen or earth tones interiors. This is a nice center piece or focal point for a work station within your home. Office spaces can be adorned with this very gorgeous microphotography masterpiece.