PLAINS STYLE

Being new to the plains, I am just learning to soak in the feel and the look of the flat lands. I am slowly learning to see the small things that make this place different from anywhere else. And even though Oklahoma has the most eco-systems of any state (we share the distinction with Texas), and I will be journeying to all of them, it is the plains I am most wanting to capture on film. Why? Because I feel it is the hardest.
Big mountains are dramatic. A big lake is peaceful. A big city is bustling. The plains are just BIG. There is a lot of space with nothing going on and it is hard to capture nothing and make it look spectacular.
 
Some secrets I am discovering; color- go early or late but the middle part of the day dilute the color. The sky- watch what is happening above as the clouds are fascinating in themselves and can add to a wide open space. Find things to put in the picture
Wheather it be natural or man made it can add character to a scene.

just some hints for you all. The most important things is have fun with it and get out there.
later
DT

Comments

[Jen]

what i love about the plains is that there is something going on if you look closely. it's the proust "new eyes" thing.

[TR]

Fantastic Capture! About two years ago I decided to drive back to my home in New Mexico only using back roads and small routes.

That journey took me across the plains - sometimes driving for hours not seeing another car. In time - these flat lands began undulating in a rhythm similar to being out at sea. When I was finished I knew it was time to come home.

Do you ever need a copilot??