Hube Sunset
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
i actually view this less as a sunset shot and more as a portrait. his face give a stoic feeling even when set next to this spectacular sunset as though a long hard journey is coming to an end and the sun setting has little to do with the task at hand. i also like how it is only illuminating his face leaving the last spot of sun and his face as the only 2 points of illumination in the shot. did you grid the flash?

Reflections.jpg
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
this might be my favorite from your portfolio as well. im not usually a big fan of duotones but it really makes this shot into something more than just an island with a tree on it... it is made into more of a shimmering mirage, the blown out reflections in the water give both a serene and fleeting feeling as though this is only a moment not meant to last more than a few seconds

Elemental Road
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
im split between your 2 takes of this shot. in this take i LOVE the high saturation and the crisp details i feel like the dynamics of the edit stray from your typical editing ( which is neither good nor bad) and i wouldnt have thought about this shot being edited any other way until i saw the other version. i really think the other version is more your style ( whatever thats supposed to mean) and i actually prefer the diminished contrast that gives more texture to the trees and to the winding road by removing the powerful lines drawn by shadows. either way i love the shot

Out of Ruin, Sprouts Life
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
im sure that youre right about the deer doing better ( thats just DPC for you hahaha) but i see much more beauty and creativity in this one. i love how you employ low key shots to produce stronger emotions i feel like the enveloping darkness of the old greenhouse really helps personify the struggling, lone fern.

Sylvan Pass
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
this is definitely one of my favorite shots of yours i love how you use vignettes in your shots either all around the photo or just on one side. it really evokes a feeling of mystery for me. the line of the path given by the perspective you use help accentuate that mysterious vibe and the rock in the foreground really helps stabilize the composition of the pick for me.

Driftwood Fires
by AP

Comment by michaelmonn:
i love the silhouette of the logs in the background against the sunset paired with the shimmering water lit by the last bit of sunlight. i think this really ties together the whole ocean feeling for me, topped off with the sea breeze that is nusging the flames inland. Beautiful shot with great pairing of cool and warm tones :). ps: thank you for your comments on some of my pictures they were really insightful and gave me a new perspective on how other people may be viewing them.

Fable
by AP

Comment by posthumous:
I've seen this many times.

Into the Storm
by AP

Comment by hesitant:
I remember this silhouette won blue last time he rode out as Solar Rider (if I'm not mistaken) good luck

Twilight
by AP

Comment by Kavey:
Lovely silhouettes. Usually I want to be closer to the wildlife but this shot puts them into their habitat and works wonderfully well.

Into the Storm
by AP

Comment by LadyK:
i know that statue. ive seen it here before:)