Through Brazilian Eyes is our host this week, and Egidio has gone back to earlier challenges. This week, he is asking us to show LANDSCAPE images. Shouldn’t be hard, I think we would all have landscape images of some sort. I honestly think the biggest problem is going to be not to show too many.
I did look up the definition for what defines a landscape, and my interpretation was to stick to all images taken within the boundaries of water or the coast. So I chose not to include any seascape images. I will show water, but the water is inland. This is just what I decided to do.
This first image is part of Cairn Curran Reservoir here in Victoria. This is part of a dam that was built about 100 years ago, but recently, when we went through a dry period, the pylons for an old rail bridge were revealed, plus some old fence posts that haven’t done so well under the water. I think I took this image around 2015, and every time I have been back since they are covered or mostly covered in water.
Next is an old car that I have photographed quite a few times, though it has now been vandalised more, and you can’t get this shot anymore. I have no idea what make the car is or how long it has been there, or even how it got there. However, it is a great subject for photos.
This is near me, and I guess you wouldn’t think you could get a landscape image in a city, but here you are. Living in the green belt of a city means there are lots of places to get great landscapes without having to travel far.
I tried to find a typical or maybe unique Australian landscape and immediately thought of Coober Pedy. Such an amazing landscape there with its very barren outlook. Almost no trees, but the earth has so many colours, and if you get a chance to photograph it at sunrise, well, it is just perfect. I think many people think this is what Australia is really like.
I decided I had to include at least one landscape from my trip to New Zealand, and I chose the trees in the water at Glenorchy. I had seen so many photos of them, but had such a hard time working out where they were on Google Maps. Imagine my surprise when we stopped at the pier there and found the trees right beside them.
Finally, one last landscape, but from Yosemite this time. I had to include one of these. I think this is the quintessential image that many people get from there. This is not the best image of it, sadly. There had been fires in the park when we were there, and the smoke haze was bad. I did my best to make it a good shot, but I know it isn’t. I like the composition, but the quality isn’t great, but I still wanted to include it.
That’s it from me, I didn’t want to show any more. Believe me, I could have shown hundreds, but I have restrained myself. Of course, then I went and read Egidio’s post, and he said to show no more than 6, seems like great minds and all that.
Thank you so much for being our host this week, Egidio. Lovely challenge, and I would love it if others go and see his post. The link is at the start of the post.
If you would like to participate in this great challenge, then go to the following link to find out how to join the Lens-Artists Challenge. Click here for more info. Don’t forget to put a link in your post back to the host.
Oh my, Leanne…gorgeous landscapes, and as always so well captured and handled with utmost skill. You bring life to dead things like that car, and makes them shine. My favourite – must be the trees at Glenorchy. Wish I knew when I was in NZ! You are a treasure trove, leanne.
Thank you so much Ann-Christine. I think one of the only reasons I think social media is good for are for things like this. I had seen lots of photos so I really wanted to find them.
Your photos are always amazing but this week Glenorchy has my heart 🙂
Thank you Sofia.
All of these shots are fantastic but interestingly my favourite is the one you took in the city – a magical scene!
Thank you Sarah, I am lucky to live close to that.
Love that car,and the NZ trees, Leanne’
Thank you Sue.
This is great photograph dear Leanne, so impressive, Thank you, Love, nia
Thank you so much Nia.
Let’s go for a load of wows Leanne. I do love that car so show it as many times as you want.
I think the car is very popular in this post, thank you Brian.
Amazing! I Think I saw those trees in Glenorchy but on a sunny dqy!
Thank you Teresa, I was really glad that it wasn’t a bright blue sunny sky. That’s just me.
Yes, bright light is not usually a beat friend in photography.
That’s for sure Teresa.
Beautiful landscapes Leanne.
Thank you Anne.
Leanne, what magnificent landscapes you selected. Your edits and colors are always very striking and super pleasing to my eye. This was no exception. The water reflections are especially wonderful.
Thank you Egidio, it is funny because I never really know what to do with landscapes.
Great selection, Leanne. That old car is wonderful!
Thank you Sandy.
These are great. I’m not sure the first two count as landscapes exactly, but they are highly atmospheric and evocative.
According to the definition I found yeah they are landscapes Margaret. Thanks.
Fair enough! We all are entitled to choose what works for us.
Very true Margaret.
Beautiful work as always Leanne. Your opening image is my favorite made even more so by the story and the fact that it is now under water. Also loved your Yosemite image – I think the haze adds to, rather than detracts from, the scene.
Thank you Tina. I think I was very lucky that day that I took that image, we found the place by chance. I don’t know about the haze, but it was nice to get it.
Your style is unmistakable in this gallery. I don’t think I’ve commented on it before, but your WordPress theme really complements your style. My favorite is that old car, but your photo from New Zealand is a powerful demonstration of masterful composition, capturing a mountain reflection and utilizing those foreground trees to frame the scene.
Thank you John, that is good feedback about my theme, I like it and good to hear you do too. The old car is great, I like what you have said about the New Zealand shot too.
great choices, I like the reservoir and the car the best – look very eerie almost
Thank you Beth, i like your description.
The New Zealand photo is my favorite. The trees, the reflections, the lighting from the mountain top–that is one beauty of a photo, Leanne.
Thank you Lois, it was great taking photos there.
Leanne, fantastic landscapes! I love them all but the old car is my favorite.
Thank you so much Beth, it is a great old car.