Past and Present

Gallery: LandscapePosted August 14, 2010492 views31 comments

One of the highest bristlecone in this area, and it is living a very solitary existence. It continues to be sculpted by the wind, which was blowing quite strong on this morning. The last generation trunk is a lasting reminder of the harshness of life at this exposure and altitude.

Comments and critiques always welcome, and thanks for looking,

Morris

Comments

31 comments

Comment posted by Giovanni Allievi on August 14, 2010 at 3:29 PM

Morris,

this is a gorgeous shot. The light is so wonderful here.

Giovanni

Registered on March 26, 2008, 87 Posts, 379 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on August 14, 2010 at 3:35 PM

Beautiful juxtaposition in magical light. An quiet and powerful image to contemplate.

Guy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 566 Posts, 15507 Comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on August 14, 2010 at 3:45 PM

Morris I love this image the dead stump in the FG and the dying tree in the distance. Well conceived photo.

Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on August 14, 2010 at 3:51 PM

Morris,

Great nature story. The visual contrast and juxtaposition of the past and present is beautifully captured. And you were blessed with a great sky and light. No nits or suggestions from me.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Chikku Baiju on August 14, 2010 at 4:05 PM

Shweet! Love the comp and the sky here. Has a very serene feeling to it.

Registered on January 9, 2010, 31 Posts, 246 Comments

Comment posted by Eric Good on August 14, 2010 at 4:19 PM

Great color and exposure control here. I particularly like the way the overarching bristlecone moves the eye around and back into the scene. I do wonder what this would look like with the fg stump slightly off-center and a little more to the left. Other than that thought this more than works for me... very nice!

Registered on March 17, 2007, 116 Posts, 4764 Comments

Comment posted by Peter Conway on August 14, 2010 at 4:26 PM

This is really quite wonderful. Love the light and the story told of both the harshness of nature and that life clings to survive.

Peter

Registered on June 25, 2007, 347 Posts, 3913 Comments

Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on August 14, 2010 at 4:42 PM

Fantastic Morris, color comp, along with gorgeous light. Beautiful image.
John

Registered on May 12, 2006, 626 Posts, 8700 Comments

Comment posted by Jim Lou on August 14, 2010 at 5:37 PM

I like the layers of this photo. In addition, the contrast between foreground dead tree stub and lonely living tree, providing me impression of harsh condition of the environment.

Jim

Registered on August 3, 2010, 86 Posts, 273 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on August 14, 2010 at 5:41 PM

Great composition and superb light Morris. An exceptionally fine image for my tastes.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Wong on August 14, 2010 at 5:49 PM

I like how the foreground and the tree are lined up. If you could have gotten a bit more separation from the cloud and tree that would have been less distracting but overall I like this image very much.

Registered on February 2, 2006, 79 Posts, 2629 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on August 14, 2010 at 6:44 PM

Beautiful, Morris.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Luis Argerich on August 14, 2010 at 7:17 PM

Hi Morris,
Excellent image the counterpoint between both trunks is a great idea.

Registered on December 22, 2009, 91 Posts, 1349 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on August 14, 2010 at 7:34 PM

Superb Morris. Love the composition with the contrast of the two trees and the unwritten story they tell, and the light is wonderful. Love it.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Pelton on August 14, 2010 at 8:08 PM

Beautiful location shot. I like the early (or late) lighting, the clouds, and the distant mtn ridges. The sky really makes the shot.

Registered on November 25, 2003, 380 Posts, 4647 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 14, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Beautiful light and exceptional image! Love the detail in the wood and the sunset.
Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Russell Colletta on August 14, 2010 at 8:51 PM

Very nice Morris. I like this composition, specifically, the relationship between the young(er) and old elements. Great light.

Registered on October 31, 2009, 114 Posts, 1008 Comments

Comment posted by Art Escobado on August 14, 2010 at 11:07 PM

Elegant!!

Registered on January 7, 2007, 0 Posts, 775 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on August 14, 2010 at 11:33 PM

Morris, I was looking at the tree in this image and the one on RMNP. Both have some really nice light on the trunks and the foreground. Did you use a fill flash of some sort or were you just getting a lot of ambient light? Both beautiful shots!

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments

Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on August 14, 2010 at 11:34 PM

Very inspiring Morris, Just beauitful. Great job on the processing, very peaceful.

Registered on June 15, 2010, 29 Posts, 605 Comments

Comment posted by Rick Gomez on August 15, 2010 at 12:05 AM

Great image, Morris. Love the lighting.

Registered on March 3, 2007, 206 Posts, 1853 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 15, 2010 at 12:12 AM

Thanks again to you all for your time to comment!
Dean, it was all natural ambient lighting, no flash was used. Just one of those times when it was strong enough for the landscape, but not overpowering the sky. It is a single exposure as well. I wish I could get this kind of light every time I go out!

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Justin Peterson on August 15, 2010 at 12:35 AM

I love everything about this Morris...superb shot!

Registered on January 20, 2008, 33 Posts, 298 Comments

Comment posted by Stan Rose on August 15, 2010 at 5:17 AM

This is defintiely the best of that shoot--just great!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on August 15, 2010 at 5:30 AM

Spledid shot, Morris. The conditions are prefect and your result is spot on.

Registered on November 14, 2007, 322 Posts, 6101 Comments

Comment posted by Karsten Wrobel on August 15, 2010 at 6:06 AM

wonderful light and powerful story...

Registered on November 1, 2008, 117 Posts, 851 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on August 15, 2010 at 1:08 PM

Lonely, desolate and beautiful.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Jeff Hackett on August 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM

Composional excellence Morris!

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Comment posted by Gabi Lach on August 15, 2010 at 10:45 PM

Wow, this looks pretty! So clean and beautiful. Great conditions and your composition looks perfect. Very nice, Morris.

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on August 16, 2010 at 12:10 PM

Very cool capture. Everything looks perfect to me.

Registered on August 24, 2009, 123 Posts, 3099 Comments

Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on August 17, 2010 at 8:32 PM

Gosh, I don't check for a day or two and waaalaa..... Homerun Morris.
These specimens are the oldest living trees, right?
Fanastic comp and I really enjoy your vision

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