Nature portraits - Images | Steve Guinn Photography

I captured this nature portrait on November 4th, 2020. What caught my eye about this scene was how some of the leaves in the background are casting shadows behind the leaves i the foreground that are highlighted by the setting sun. I also like how the sunlight emphasizes the texture and fine details of the leaves. I was drawn to the different shades of orange in the leaves due to the varying amounts of sunlight that was shining on them because it adds a sense of depth to the image as the brighter leaves in the background are catching the most sunlight compared to the darker leaves in the foreground getting the least amount of sunlight.<br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Bamboo paper. Limited to 400 productions per size.<br />
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Prints are available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", and 40" x 30" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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24" x 16" - $1,200<br />
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36" x 24" - $1,700<br />
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45" x 30" - $2,200

Radiance Of Autumn

I captured this nature portrait, along with "Snow-Capped", "Snowy Autumn Foliage", and "Snowy Treetops", in my backyard on November 11th, 2019. After a large snowfall, I saw that a lot of the snow stuck to the trees and formed different patterns and lines that give the scene a three-dimensional appearance. I like the depth that this adds to the image the best. Due to it being unusually cold for November this day, I made the white balance of the color "cooler" (more blue) to reflect this as well. I also like the way the low light of the evening made the brightness of the snow more pronounced. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper. Limited to 200 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", and 40" x 30" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700

A Snowy Sketch

Snowy Treetops

I captured this nature portrait, along with "Colors Of November", in my backyard on November 5th, 2019. This is the same scene as "Colors Of November", but later that same evening during sunset. The sun shining through the trees is what caught my eye the most. I decided to "stop down" (close) the aperture of my lens to create a "sunstar" for dramatic effect. Another effect I wanted to capture in this image is the brightness of the setting sun contrasting with the shadows that were cast behind the tree since the colors of the leaves were not as visible due to the diminishing light. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700<br />
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50" x 40" - $2,200

An Autumn Sunset

I captured this nature portrait of my backyard on October 31st, 2019. I was adjusting settings on my camera and taking test shots to make sure that I configured it correctly and produced this image. When I saw this image, I was shocked at how vibrant and sharp that it turned out to be, especially since I shot it through a window. I adjusted the white balance a little bit "warmer' (more amber) to emphasize the warm colors of the entire image. I love how the window gave the image a subtle soft focus effect as well. After I went through the test shots that I captured, I was amazed at how well what was intended to be a test shot became an excellent fine art print. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700<br />
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50" x 40" - $2,200

An Autumn Forest

I captured this nature portrait in Rensselaer, Indiana on August 12th, 2019. I was looking for Canada Geese when I saw this vegetation being blown around by the wind and thought it would be an interesting subject to photograph. I photographed this image in black and white because it was overcast and colors were very dull. I was drawn to the mix of different details in this scene; in particular, the small, finer texture of the cattails and the larger, smoother texture of the weeds. I also wanted to use bokeh (blur) to use the pond as a subtle backdrop. I used an orange black and white filter to improve contrast throughout the image. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper. Limited to 300 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16" and 30" x 24" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200

Blowing In The Wind

I captured this nature portrait in Roselawn, Indiana on July 12th, 2017. While I was driving through Roselawn, Indiana, I came across this rare grove of chestnut trees off of a state road. I captured this image in black and white because it was overcast on this day and colors were very flat. I wanted to emphasize the leaves since the available light was making them brighter than in color, contrasting well with the shadows deeper in the forest. My favorite element about this scene is how the shadows in the forest add a sense of depth. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Torchon paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700<br />
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50" x 40" - $2,200

The Chestnut Grove

I captured this nature portrait in my yard on April 25th, 2017. Since it was sunny with a clear sky on this day, I decided to grab my camera and capture some photos. What caught my eye about this scene was how the sun was above the treetops and just beginning to pass over the house; as well as the sunlight reflecting off of the side of the house. Another element that I wanted to emphasize are the rays of the sun under the eaves. I also like the trees and their branches add different patterns that contrast well with the bright background. I chose sepia split-toning because it added the most contrast between the shadows and light. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Bamboo paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700<br />
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50" x 40" - $2,200

Springtime Sunshine

I captured this nature portrait in my backyard on March 8th, 2017. On this day, I had a new lens that I was testing it. I originally captured this scene in color, but decided to convert it to black and white due to a lack of colors in the sky. I chose this split-toning color because it gave the scene an eerie appearance. I wanted to capture the outlines of the trees because creates great contrast with the sky and the sun, as well as adding random patterns and lines. I also like how the sun was subtly shining through the tree line since its a source of light surrounded by a dark subject. <br />
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Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. <br />
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Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes.<br />
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Prices are:<br />
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20" x 16" - $800<br />
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30" x 24" - $1,200<br />
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40" x 30" - $1,700<br />
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50" x 40" - $2,200

An Ominous Sunset

$I captured this nature portrait in my backyard on February 8th, 2017. On this evening, I saw this sunset through my kitchen window and decided to grab my camera, go outside, and photograph it. The multiple, vivid colors in the sky is what drew me to this scene the most. I also wanted to capture the snow that stuck to the tree branches because it adds outlines that resemble "fractures" in the scene. I also like the treetops because they create distinctive lines with varying patterns that contrast with the bright sky in the background. Printed on Hahnemühle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth paper. Limited to 150 productions per size. Available in 20" x 16", 30" x 24", 40" x 30", and 50" x 40" sizes. Prices are: 20" x 16" - $800 30" x 24" - $1,200 40" x 30" - $1,700 50" x 40" - $2,200$

A Winter's Sunset

Steve Guinn Photography

Nature portraits { 10 images } Created 7 Jul 2019

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