The Brooding Tree

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted July 11, 2010538 views18 comments

A different feel to this tree than the colorful fall shot it was. I wanted to add a more brooding atmosphere to this image with Nik Software. The color image is about the leaves and the fog, this is more about the structure of the branches.

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18 comments

Comment posted by June Marie Wingert on July 11, 2010 at 4:29 PM

Wow, this is fantastic, I am almost waiting for a Hobbit to pop our of the picture, it definately has a booding atmosphere, totally awesome shot David.

Registered on July 1, 2010, 8 Posts, 137 Comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on July 11, 2010 at 6:53 PM

The structure of the branches and the mood and feel of this scene. Superbly done David.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 11, 2010 at 8:28 PM

Brooding indeed David. I'd say your implementation perfectly matches your intent. I also like the image a lot. Superb work.

Pat

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Comment posted by Jackie Bittner on July 11, 2010 at 8:42 PM

Stunning! My immediate thought is that the branches almost look like they're trying to grab the water.

Registered on April 27, 2007, 28 Posts, 47 Comments

Comment posted by Marc Ward on July 11, 2010 at 10:41 PM

David,

I had to laugh when I read your thoughts on this image. Because the first thing I thought when I opened this up was "that's a very brooding image". You've hit the "brooding" nail on the head. I really like the atmosphere and mystery you've created here. Very well done.

Registered on February 26, 2009, 304 Posts, 1365 Comments

Comment posted by Gary McGhee on July 12, 2010 at 1:47 PM

This is stunning David and I'm very surprised it hasn't generated a lot more interest.

I really like your website too.

Gary.

Registered on April 15, 2010, 142 Posts, 2416 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 14, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Classic, pure, art!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on July 16, 2010 at 10:19 PM

Hi David

wonderfully seen and crafted. it looks like a japanese print. Awesome work.

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on July 18, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Nicely done. You captured the mood.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on July 20, 2010 at 8:05 PM

Wow, this is really cool!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 20, 2010 at 9:05 PM

I loved this one David. Congrats on the EP.

Pat

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 21, 2010 at 12:42 AM

Very moody and compelling - congrats on the EP!

Sandy r

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Comment posted by Zack Schnepf on July 21, 2010 at 2:09 AM

This is really impressive David! Probably my favorite image I've seen of this iconic tree. WOnderful moody image! Congrats on the EP!

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on July 21, 2010 at 5:24 AM

Congrats David, this is a most wonderful picture

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on July 21, 2010 at 6:17 PM

Dark with a twisted fantasy feel. I like it very much. I often find the unusal shots on here don't generate the attention they should. Hope more people take a look...cause its pretty cool.

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on July 21, 2010 at 7:21 PM

That's one bad@$$ tree. Nice work David

Registered on February 5, 2009, 199 Posts, 2775 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 24, 2010 at 7:48 PM

David: Congrats on the EP. You've made several fine images with this tree as I recall. Great shot. >=))>

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Comment posted by John Wiker on August 29, 2010 at 2:57 PM

Very cool David, I love the contrast.

Registered on August 7, 2007, 24 Posts, 37 Comments