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A colourful jog


A colourful jog
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Copyright: Hans Spruijt (GreenBaron) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3184 W: 941 N: 11458] (48878)
Genre: People
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-10-09
Categories: Nature, Decisive Moment, Mood
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC W55, SanDisk Ultra-II 1Gb
Exposure: f/5.1, 1/125 seconds
Map: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): TEXAS EXCELLENCE AWARD I [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-10-11 2:37
Viewed: 737
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 86
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A colourful jog

On my last afternoon in Zürich I decided to make a long walk in the Glatt valley, an area behind the hotel were I stayed. The weather was beautiful, it was in the late afternoon, the sun was already setting showing warm light against the trees which showed there beautiful colours of fall. While walking through the forest I encountered a lonely jogger and took some shots of him.

Well this is the result, he’s quickly disappearing in the darkness of the woods.

PP-work: Removed some nasty twigs which spoiled the view with the clone tool, cropped, adjusted contrast and brightness, resized and sharpened, finally add frame.

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Hello Hans,
Breathtaking image,Nice autumn colors. I love curved roat to anywhere...

TFS
Selahattin E

Hello Hans,
Indeed, it is colourful! Great colours :) Very good details, sharpness and POV. The tiny human figure shows us how high trees are. Avery warm, autumn composition. Well seen & captured, congratulations!
TFS
Barbara

Hallo Hans.
Prachtig plaatje. Ik wist niet dat jij ook Jokte, haha
Wish, I had time to go in the field aswell.
Lovely weather here in Berrege, but duty calls me, sniff.
Fijne dag.
jan

Great shot!

Again, the colours are fantastic. The tall trees really makes the woods look majestic.

Powerful composition with the jogger running into the darknes. The path leads nicely and the light and colours are great too.

Only little tiny thing I'll mention is that the jogger doesn't look to be running but more like hes walking. Very minor detail in this great shot!

Cheers,
Jens

Hello Hans,

Autumn and magical colours are synonimous!
You have captured this to perfection!
I love how the path emerges from the f/g vegetation and draws the eyes through the colours into the mystery of the darkness.
The figure helps our appreciation of the scasle.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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  • Niva Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1152 W: 2 N: 842] (10499)
  • [2008-10-11 3:12]

It looks really nice, Hans , a cool jogging by that "autumn environment" there !
Enjoy that colouful Season, it´s beautiful!
TFS.
Nivaldo

Early morning greetings Hans,
And so it seems like autumn has or about to peak in Zurich. This is most attractive and highlighted by the diagonal road with the jogger. The colors of course are fantastic, and the tree trunks look regal. Regards...Danilo

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  • Janice Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3269 W: 267 N: 7739] (33008)
  • [2008-10-11 3:14]

So your trees are all changing colour too Hans. How wonderful to see these colours. And our eye follows the path and the jogger into the forest.
Well done
Janice

Hello Hans. Nice shot, The autumnal tones and colours are captured well. The dark background going into the forest creates an atmosphere of mystery. Thanks for sharing.

Regards Phil.

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  • Adri Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 528 W: 23 N: 1854] (11264)
  • [2008-10-11 3:36]

Hoi Hans,
Alwéér zo'n mooie plaat met prachtige herfstkleuren.
Het slingerende wegje en de jogger zorgen voor een heel fraaie onderbreking, waardoor een fijne compo ontstaat.

Groet uit Schouwen,
Adri

Hi Hans - this is a really well spotted shot and well captured... The lone jogger makes this photo, especially with the crop you've got.
Nice work. I've just had 24 hours in the UK and the autumn colours are still 'summer colour'..
David

Hi Hans.

Beautiful, nicely commposed photo, with very nice autumn tints. I woul remove this jogger in order to make immagination more free, but anyway, beautiful. :-)

Sincerely,
David

Hi Hans
Perfect autumnal capture.Lovely compo and beautiful colours.
Obrigado!
Saúde!
J.Diogo

Prachtige herfst foto Hans,vooral bij avondlicht.Dat maakt de kleuren warmer.
Heel mooi om naar tekijken.
groetjes,
Frieda.

Hi, Hans!

Wonderful autumn shot withh beautiful colours. Nice composition.

TFS,

jazmin

Olá Hans,
"Bon songer, bon rêver..." Great and warm shot.
Cheers
Raimundo

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 363 W: 46 N: 513] (1953)
  • [2008-10-11 5:41]

Hi Hans,
Good one, the very tall and very colorful trees towering over the lone jogger on the winding path is a powerful image.
I really like the perspective of the path disappearing into the very dark woods as a juxtaposition to the warm and beautiful trees on the outside.
Very effective post work as well,

wonderful colors and composition, very nice to look at, captured very we,, take care,
scott

Bonjour Hans,
Beautiful picuture nicely composed and presented with great colors of autumn and sharpness, Excellent POV. and details, ni curve way and joggin view,
Très jolie photo..
Michel

Hello Hans,
Excellent autumn composition and beautiful
colors.Excellent weekend my friend.TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

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  • Saba Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 565 W: 0 N: 1552] (9019)
  • [2008-10-11 8:53]

Hello Hans! Wonderful autumn in beautiful forest...colours and light! Curious picture. Greetings. Barbara

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 977 W: 99 N: 2253] (11367)
  • [2008-10-11 10:10]

This really makes me wish I could still run.... or jog, whatever you call it....
specially in a place such as this, it must be a real joy.

Great colors Hans and a very good compo.

Cheers,
Anneke

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1379 W: 0 N: 1679] (13601)
  • [2008-10-11 10:28]
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Heel gaaf werk Hans,prachtige kleuren,ken jij het mast-bos(ik wel is heel mooi) in Breda met het kasteel de bovigne of Haarzuilens(whoo),dit ben ik volgende week zaterdag van plan,met auto en fiets mee,want denk je ervan Zoetemelk?
jan

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  • Dawn Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1132 W: 100 N: 3363] (17530)
  • [2008-10-11 11:56]
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Hansie, beautiful autumn colours here, very nice composition... that "walker/jogger" really makes the shot and the winding path into the forest.. Had you climbed a tree to take this one? :-))..well done my friend.

Cheers
Dawn.

Oh my Hansie! You get a Texas Excellence Award for this one! The colors ARE RICH and I love how you got the trees to stand out against the darker forest! I'm not sure if the Jogger adds for takes away, but the rest is SO breathtaking it's of little concern! Nice work!
B-)
Linda

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1506 W: 123 N: 2166] (19919)
  • [2008-10-11 14:18]

Hello Hans! Very nice pov on this one and a great composition. Also, the light is beautiful and the nature is fantastic! Well done again,

Mario

Nice job! Beautifully captured, a great photo opportunity. Maybe I would've reduced the brightness of the shirt a little, but otherwise - great work.
Rew

Hi Hans,I really like your composition here, the nice winding S curve of the woodland trail,leading the eye right into the scene,the natural warm colours of the fall leaves & the single jogger certainly gives scale to the location.Not a critique as such, more another view point Hans I know you can't help what colour the joggers top is, but I wondered what another less glaring colour would be like,see WS, as I would be interested in your viewpoint to this change.Thanks.

Ron

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  • ttreen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1409 W: 130 N: 3829] (15915)
  • [2008-10-11 16:15]
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Hey Hans
Our trees here are also showing wonderful colors.. I do love the human feel here.. it would also be a wonderful shot without him... I guess that is my attitude of my own lack of exercise! lol Enjoy the rest of your weekend


tricia

Hello Hans !

I love this one. The format suits very well the majesty of the forest and dramatic light . The jogger or human presence was essential here to complete the composition with this twisty pathway. Well observed, cropped and processed.

Maybe the white shirt is just a bit too bright and it could have been modified slightly, either darkened or changed color. Just a thought.

Cheers!
Robert

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2008-10-11 19:36]

Oh my kind of trail! I love the trees and the colors are awesome!! Nice pov and a beautiful path leading us in. TFS

Nice shot with marvelous colors. Looks like mystery forrest, I wonder if jogger is still alive. Black humour ))
TFS

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  • azaf1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 740 W: 61 N: 1255] (6932)
  • [2008-10-12 0:20]

Hi Hans
What a place! Beautiful with luxuriant vegetation and full of those Fall colors, just a plaesure to jog through
TFS
Argiris

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  • zms Gold Star Critiquer [C: 268 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-10-12 0:28]

Dear Hans,
It is indeed a stunning, wonderful capture
my friend.
Simply beautiful.
Thank You
Have a great day
Rosa

Hi Hans,

This is beautiful with all of the fall colors of the leaves. The "S" shape of the path and the jogger are such interesting touches. The jogger really helps us to realize the giant size of these trees!

thanks for sharing this fall scene. Lisa

Hi Hans, good morning. Well captured of a lonely jogger and autumn colors. I love that curved road. GRACE

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2145] (8970)
  • [2008-10-12 19:24]

it's awesome!
the colours, your POV, and the subject, blended together to make this image so great and wonderful!

TFS
regards
Agoes

Hi Hans,
This is the type of shots that usually draw my attention at once . A huge forest or tall trees dwarfing a human figure , giving the viewer a terrific sense of grandeur and smalness at the same time. The sinuous path creates a visual S-shaped broad line across the frame in harmony to the verticals formed by the tall trees ! The perspective is huge , a very good one indeed !
Carol

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  • tibig Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 657 W: 26 N: 681] (7565)
  • [2008-10-14 2:08]

Excellent composition with the winding trek. The jogger gives the scale (one could quote Protagoras here) and the colors are neat of course.
Regards,
Tibi

Hi Hans,
I would gladly "get lost" into this amazing forest and wander around worriless for as long as possible!
Marvellous POV and such amazing trunks all lined up parallel to each other!
TFS
Regards,
Lurdes

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  • eosnut Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 588 W: 164 N: 1399] (10095)
  • [2008-10-16 0:51]

Hi Hans,
Beautiful autumn colours, lovely lighting.
The roadway leads the eye through the picture, and the jogger gives us the scale.
A nice scene...I hope you jogged too after taking this shot ;)
Pete.

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  • MLINES Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1305 W: 96 N: 1023] (8484)
  • [2008-10-21 12:10]

Hi Han, A wonderful place for a walk or a jog. The autumn tones are pleasing to see. In many places summer can be too hot, so oautumn is the better time. I notice you use the Sony camera also so much easier to carry on your belt i find and good results. A very fine series. TFS. Murray.
PS plan to go from Italy to Germany via Switzerland mid 09. Looks like some good places to see nature.

I love the warm autumnal colours but even better is the joggers almost insignificance amongst the trees. Warm colours and well composed.
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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