Bruce Flamenbaum
October 2026 - Morning in the Marin Hills
About the Image(s)
The attached photo is called "Morning in the Marin Hills”. It was shot at 1/800 sec at f11 at a focal length of 47mm.
5 comments posted
Hi Bruce,
I think you have demonstrated that a landscape scene does not need to portray a sharpness of clarity to be successful. Your photograph is a demonstration of the power of mood and atmosphere in a scene. Posted: 10/08/2026 04:22:41
I think you have demonstrated that a landscape scene does not need to portray a sharpness of clarity to be successful. Your photograph is a demonstration of the power of mood and atmosphere in a scene. Posted: 10/08/2026 04:22:41
Very moody and fitting for October, Bruce. I've found myself struggling for creative ways to use fog lately. I really like the simple shapes, the layering of trees and the colors. There is a nice warmth to the sun that gives some contrast to the green/black of the trees. Posted: 10/09/2026 21:24:58
Bruce, this picture has a wonderful feel to it. I feel it may have a little too much sky in it. Try cropping the top some to see if it gives more impact. Posted: 10/14/2026 21:31:39
Very moody photo. Nice work. Posted: 10/22/2026 19:01:43
Hi Bruce,
I agree with the crowd that the image has a beautiful mood to it - soft and calming. You can feel the still. The warm color adds to that sense of peace. I also find it a strong composition with the sun off-center, and the trees framing the image on the edges.
The only suggestion I might have for the next time you find such a scene would be to get a second exposure stopped even further down (or with a neutral density filter) so that the sun is rendered as less than pure white. I don't think you can do this in a single frame without the trees going too dark. But if you combine two and get the sun a little less "hot", it might give a little additional balance to the image. Just a thought. Perhaps even doable hand held with care.
Posted: 10/28/2026 16:42:50
I agree with the crowd that the image has a beautiful mood to it - soft and calming. You can feel the still. The warm color adds to that sense of peace. I also find it a strong composition with the sun off-center, and the trees framing the image on the edges.
The only suggestion I might have for the next time you find such a scene would be to get a second exposure stopped even further down (or with a neutral density filter) so that the sun is rendered as less than pure white. I don't think you can do this in a single frame without the trees going too dark. But if you combine two and get the sun a little less "hot", it might give a little additional balance to the image. Just a thought. Perhaps even doable hand held with care.
Posted: 10/28/2026 16:42:50