Autumn Falls at Pewit's Nest 9454-2
Photo By Jack Johnson

52 Comments

1. Heather Lynch-Fowler makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   Wow! THIS IS UTTERLY FANTASTIC. I AM IN AWE OF THIS TALENT!

2. Linda Lynch makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   Looking at this picture is like bathing in nature's riches. Breathtaking.

3. Jack Johnson makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   Thanks to all for voting, and for your kind comments! - Jack

4. Robin Johnson makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   This is visually stunning. The artist captures the richness of the autumn colors contrasting so beautifully with the gradations of black and white in the waterfall. The movement of the water, the depth of colors, it transports me to that peaceful and restorative corner of nature. Gorgeous.

5. mike jon makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   Jack which filter did you use to bring out the gold colors in you rocks?

6. Jack Johnson makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   Thanks, RJ - I appreciate your kind words! Mike - I used a circular polarizer to cut glare & let the colors come through. This was shot at sunset, so the light was soft & warm - just about perfect for the shot. Thanks, guys! - Jack

7. Tommy Wong makes this comment

   Thursday, 19 November 2009

   I can't say it any better than RJ did. It's a great picture, Jack!

8. Jack Johnson makes this comment

   Friday, 20 November 2009

   Thanks, Tommy! - Jack

9. Kate Stormer makes this comment

   Friday, 20 November 2009

   Hi Jack. I love your picture. Great lighting and the water swirls are awesome. Although I'm not a professional photographer, I know what I like...and this is one I would buy in a minute at an art show. You rock! Kate Stormer 14 South Artists

10. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    Thanks, Kate! - Jack

11. Marsha Kelly makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    You have captured Pewit's Nest mystical quality completely with this photo. Beautiful

12. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    Thanks, Beadwoman! The Baraboo Hills are a really beautiful part of the state, and Pewit's Nest is a gem set in the hills. - Jack

13. Steve johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    “circular polarizer” Looks to me like you used the NIK reflective gold filter, the image looks beautiful but we should all be honest about how the pictures are created.

14. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    Hi, Steve - While I love the Nik plugins, I didn't use any of them on this image - just the usual postprocessing: white balance, contrast, saturation, levels, curves, sharpening... Sometimes nature is just beautiful enough on her own! :^D Thanks for looking, and glad you like the image! - Jack

15. john lee makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    Like I have said before: This is the problem you have when you get into posting comments, you can pretty much say whatever you want and it must be true because you said it. I for one like the image and have had taken similar images myself only I had to use the reflective gold filter to get the color I wanted.

16. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 20 November 2009

    Hi, Egg - Glad you like the image! Nothing wrong with using filters (not sure if you mean on the lens or in post, but either way) if we're making art & not photojournalism - the key is to make an image that draws a response from the viewer! I was just lucky enough to have good light in a deep ravine surrounded by autumn color, so all I needed for this image was the polarizer... - Jack

17. RJ Johnson makes this comment

    Saturday, 21 November 2009

    About Steve's comment - he obviously is no relation and doesn't know what a man of integrity you are. Your art is a reflection of your great eye and appreciation for the beauty around us as much (or more) than your technical wizardry. I am so glad you are able to capture and share the amazing colors of Wisconsin! It really does take me home.

18. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Saturday, 21 November 2009

    Thanks for your kind words - I really appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoy my images! As for Steve - no harm, no foul. He doesn't know me, and it wasn't anything personal. I've learned that if I'm going to put my art out there, I have to be ready for whatever feedback I get. - Jack

19. Hernan Vargas makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Beautiful autumn shot..lovely

20. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Thanks, hvargas!

21. Steve johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Don’t get me wrong I like your interpretation very much. Here is a link to a fall shot from the same spot, not so gold.

22. Steve johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Just click on my name to follow the link to see the difference in the two fall shots. I think more than just a polarizer was used.

23. Steve johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Just click on my name to follow the link to see the difference in the two fall shots. I think more than just a polarizer was used. Here is another one

24. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Hey, Steve - I like Brook's shot! ;^D Too funny - I've learned over the years that there's almost no place you can go where you won't be setting up in somebody else's tripod holes... :^D As for the difference in color - I really didn't use any postprocessing other than what I laid out below, nor did I use a blue&gold polarizer - this was just a SinghRay Vari-N-Duo. That is a warming polarizer, but not to the extent that it turns green to gold! I think the difference is just down to the fact that there was a lot more yellow in the trees when I shot (judging by the green reflection in Brook's), and I shot right at sundown, when the light was sweet & warm. That warm yellow reflection helped light the rocks as well. (cont'd next post)

25. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Not sure what to say beyond that - I know where you're coming from, and if I'd done something else I wouldn't have any problem saying so. I try to create an artistic interpretation rather than a photojournalistic record, but in this case the two were pretty close to the same thing. Thanks for taking the time to look & comment! Oh, and thanks for the link to Brook's work - I hadn't run into her work before, and I'm always on the lookout for other artists from the region! - Jack

26. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Steve - Just for grins, here's a link to another shot of mine from a bit earlier the same day... http://www.jackjohnsonphoto.com/gallery/latest-work/attachment/autumnal-reflections-9354-3/ - Jack

27. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 22 November 2009

    Steve - From your comment about Nik filters, I'm guessing you're a photographer, too - is that right? Do you have work on the web? I wouldn't mind continuing our conversation via email, if you like - as you can probably tell, I love discussing photography, postprocessing, etc... - Jack

28. Jay Blostein makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    Simply put . . . an absolutely stunning photograph. Just beautiful! You should be extremely proud of your work.

29. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    Thanks, photoimp! - Jack

30. Sue Larson makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    Sorry Jack Steve is right the gold is over done.

31. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    Hi, Sue - OK, thanks for looking! - Jack

32. Lisa Brainard makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    wow, there's supposed to be a hike over the Thanksgiving weekend that may include Pewitt's. I'v been there and it's a lovely place. Am not so much into the gold coloring on what's otherwise dark and often greenish, mossy walls. I'd like it better more realistically colored... but that's me. Love the blurred water and swirling leaves.

33. Lisa Brainard makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    Just for comparison, take a look at this shot from September of 2007. Of course, this is no work of art - it was just taken to have a headshot avatar. But you get an idea of what Pewitt's looks like. (I have no other shots from there up online, so this can suffice for now).

34. Lisa Brainard makes this comment

    Monday, 23 November 2009

    doh! here's the link: [URL=http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2731953790050685597ZBabFl][IMG]http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/6039/2731953790050685597S500x500Q85.jpg[/IMG][/URL]

35. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Tuesday, 24 November 2009

    Hi, Lizs - I realize not everyone cares for this processing/interpretation, but I have to say this is the image as I saw it and like it. So, here it is for all to behold, and like or not according to their tastes! :^D Pewit's Nest really is a beautiful place - enjoy your hike! Thanks for looking & commenting! - Jack

36. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Thursday, 26 November 2009

    Happy Thanksgiving to all!

37. moshe budow makes this comment

    Saturday, 05 December 2009

    I have to say this image fascinating, amazing , all the best Jack Johnson.

38. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Saturday, 05 December 2009

    Thanks, moshebu - I appreciate it! And thanks to everyone who has taken the time to look, comment, or vote! - Jack

39. Robin Salogy makes this comment

    Thursday, 10 December 2009

    Way too much yellow for me

40. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Thursday, 10 December 2009

    Hi, Robin - Thanks, I appreciate that you took the time to look and comment! - Jack

41. T Casper makes this comment

    Friday, 11 December 2009

    I think its a great capture. Hopefully some day I will enjoy half the "eye" Jack has. Beautiful!

42. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Friday, 11 December 2009

    Thanks, baylaw - I appreciate it! - Jack

43. Bradley Bluhm makes this comment

    Saturday, 19 December 2009

    Wonderful shot; excellent lighting

44. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Saturday, 19 December 2009

    Thanks, Bradley!

45. Cheri Bordelon makes this comment

    Sunday, 20 December 2009

    Fall colors are quite remarkable and intoxicating... the waterfall and swirls of the path of leaves as they move in the water below help add a nice contrast against the yellows. Nice.

46. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Sunday, 20 December 2009

    Thanks, Cheri!

47. Joel P Black makes this comment

    Wednesday, 30 December 2009

    This is just beautiful. Love the gold and the water's silkiness.

48. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Wednesday, 30 December 2009

    Thanks, Joel - I'm glad you enjoy it! - Jack

49. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Thursday, 31 December 2009

    Thanks to those who have looked & voted, and Happy New Year to all! - Jack

50. Dee Marcotte makes this comment

    Thursday, 31 December 2009

    amazing and different

51. Stacy Niedzwiecki makes this comment

    Wednesday, 06 January 2010

    I think this is just BEAUTIFUL - excellent work.

52. Jack Johnson makes this comment

    Wednesday, 06 January 2010

    Thanks, Dee & Stacy! - Jack