Wide and all-encompassing is not the only way to photograph a scene.
While out photographing, I’m often drawn to what I refer to as intimate portraits within the scene. While the grand scene before me may very well be quite spectacular, the overlooked details often provide the beauty within the beauty.
I do love Tucker Brook Falls.
Both in it’s entirety…
…and up close and personal.
Think Small.
While looking for that grand nature scene, it pays to look a little closer.
And don’t forget to simply look down.
Focusing on the details can often yield spectacular results.
One of my favorite landscape lenses is the Canon EF 70-200 f2.8L. In fact, if I could only own one lens this would be it. For isolating small key features of a landscape, a moderate telephoto lens and the way it has a compressing affect a scene, is often the perfect lens for getting “Lost In The Details.”
Jeff Sinon Photography 
Great post Jeff!! I love each and every one of your photos, but the detail in the icicles shot is incredible!!
Thank you Cindy. Sometimes when I’m out stream-side in the winter, actually most of the time, it’s patterns and ice formations like these that I’m looking for.
Stunning photos, Jeff. You can shoot detailed pictures every day!
Thank you Marion. If I didn’t have to go to work every day I just might 🙂
You DIad mean 70-200, not 700, right!? My favorite Nikon lens also 🙂
Oops, need to correct that ;-P
A 70-700 f2.8L would probably cost more than you and I, and ten other people, would earn in a year :-O
Love the icicles!
Amazing!
Each image has its unique draw–nicely done.
Thank you Sally. 🙂
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you very much! 😀
I liked each one a bit more than the previous – the last two are absolutely stunning. Great work Jeff.
Thank you Christopher. Sometimes I really have to play a little loose with the interpretation of the challenge theme, but this was right up my alley 😉
Right on, I’m glad you had fun with it. Have a great weekend.
You as well. I also have to say, your photographs are outstanding.
It makes New Hampshire in the winter seem almost worth it! 🙂
Almost? That’s crazy talk! From a photographic standpoint I could live with only two seasons, Autumn and Winter 😉
The icicles are gorgeous!
Thanks Madhu, I’m glad you like them. They are a favorite winter subject of mine.
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Mesmerizing … love them all.
Nice enry –
Isadora
Thank you Isadora
Great series, Jeff. Really love the last two, especially the icicles. “Thinking small” was a turning point for me when I was starting out in photography. I was always bent on getting everything. While the sweeping, grandiose composition has it’s role, isolating the details helps round out the scene to me and make for a nice series. But I never thought of it as a intimate portrait of nature. That’s an excellent idea to keep in mind.
I was the same way yet I could never quite pull it off. Every time I tried to capture the entire scene, the resulting image always seemed lacking. I was however able to do quite well if I were to just isolate a small part of it. I’ve learned to not let the wide grand scenic vistas overwhelm me now. Now I feel I’m much better at finding the photograph within the scene and not just the snapshot.
Magnifique…
Thank you!
great pics. for the first pic did you edit in any software(interested in knowing what setting u used)
http://amarnaik.wordpress.com/2013/03/03/weekly-photo-challenge-lost-in-the-details
Thanks Amar. Yes, that image, along with pretty much every one of my images is edited in Lightroom to start, and then that one was also edited using the Tonal Contrast filter in Nik’s Color Efex Pro 3 (I currently use Color Efex Pro 4). I couldn’t tell you the exact settings as I usually just play around with the sliders until I achieve the look I’m after.
As usual Jeff … simply superb! I particularly love ‘Think Small’ Love the difference between the softness of the water-flow and the definition of the rock. The leaf is excellent too.
Thank you Jude 🙂
As always, a great series of images. Thanks for sharing these.
You’re quite welcome Rick, and thank you!
The icicles are my favorite of this series. Lovely as always 🙂
😀
Came back for a 2nd look because I always find your photo’s so fascinating. The one with the icicyles is like something out of a Christmas children’s story. Your photo’s could be great book covers. Come on people get one of these for your books…!!!! How’s that Jeff??? Need a cheering squad in your corner – I’m it. Love these ….
I do appreciate the return visit! In a frame on the wall, on a book cover, I hope someone out there is listening 😀
Thank you Isadora, I value each and every member of my cheering section.
These are so beautiful Jeff. I love how you ‘worked’ the shot and really focused on the details. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the compliment, and thank you for visiting.
One thing I always try to do when photographing such a popular spot with the local photographers, is to find unconventional compositions and shooting angles. This also usually involves seeking out small “photographs within the photograph,” if you will.
Definitely fine art photography!!!
Thank you Paula! I’m so glad you think so 😀
Another post with marvellous images from Jeff.
Thank you Sir, he says while taking a bow 🙂
“Focusing on the details can often yield spectacular results…” – it’s true and we can see them here. Great series of images, Jeff!
Thanks Lucy! Considering your eye for detail that’s a very high compliment! 😀