Worn, Torn, and Ragged

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 8, 2011264 views21 comments

Spotted these remains of a hurricane ravaged tree on the beach and couldn't resist shooting it. It seemed to have so much character and personality. Shot on Pensacola Beach, FL.

Please view LARGER version for much better detail.

D2X w/ 18-35 @ 35mm
1/10 @ f/16 - MLU and mc-remote release
Fill Flash
100 ISO
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 4, CS4, TK's actions (Lum, Glow, Sharpening)

Critiques, suggestions, and comments always welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking. Off to the beach now to shoot sunrise.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Guy Tal on January 8, 2011 at 7:50 AM

I love the intricate patterns and curves, Bill, but more than anything I enjoy the wonderful palette of soft pastels setting off the warmly-lit tree. Beautiful study and excellent use of light.

Guy

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 8, 2011 at 8:35 AM

Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful colors, light, depth, textures, patterns.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 8, 2011 at 9:00 AM

Looking at that large version is so nice, Bill. The light is wonderful and I love the colors. Amazing detail. The way you photographed this is beautiful. Real art!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

I just simply don't know how you do this, Bill. The light is so perfect in my mind that every nuance in the scene comes shining through. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 8, 2011 at 9:32 AM

Wonderful composition, and the details are amazing.
The Nikon D2 series has such wonderful colors, and you've showcased that here.

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Comment posted by Raymond D Smith on January 8, 2011 at 10:02 AM

Beautiful light Bill, with your signature style on it. At first the blowing grasses were a little annoying but now I like them there, it's all part of the story isn't it. Just gorgeous .Cheers

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on January 8, 2011 at 10:08 AM

A wonderful subject here, Bill. Filling the frame with the main subject was an excellent choice on the overall composition too. The larger version supplies plenty of closeup detail as well. Very nice indeed.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on January 8, 2011 at 10:52 AM

There is art in that old stump. Wonderful light, nice textures, well seen and captured.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on January 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

The light is great. I love how it brings out every aspect of this tree. Excellent work Bill!

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on January 8, 2011 at 12:20 PM

perfect light

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on January 8, 2011 at 12:32 PM

Beautiful subject, Bill! Would be a shame to crop any of it--but IMHO, the blurry grass has got to go...

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 8, 2011 at 2:54 PM

Beautiful colors textures and shapes. Nice work, Bill.

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 8, 2011 at 6:10 PM

The detail in the larger post is incredible! Man, is this ever a fascinating snag! Great shot, Bill!

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on January 8, 2011 at 7:23 PM

Terrific subject just full of interest and its own story of storms. Beautifully composed with bg elements, Bill. Really like it!

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Comment posted by Bruce King on January 9, 2011 at 12:50 AM

Awesome Bill. This has it all, lines, light, details, color. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on January 9, 2011 at 10:31 AM

This is also a shot that really needs to be viewed large. All the color and contrast nuances along with the crisp details are very nice. reminds me of an "Overacker" approach, with your signature presentation all over it!

Chris

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on January 9, 2011 at 3:30 PM

This is an incredible use of light and color.

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Comment posted by Daniel Ewert on January 9, 2011 at 9:54 PM

Bill! Great find! And you handled it perfectly. I am jealous

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on January 10, 2011 at 8:14 AM

Bill,

Even in death there is the appearance of life, some how with it's world turned upside down and inside out the tree retains it's charm and vitality. Snags, stumps, fallen logs or driftwood they retain a unique character and this is captured supremely well l in this image.For my own personal taste and just to make the tree stand out more from it's bright backgroud, Id selectively tone down the highlight ever so slightly. Especially if I was going to convert this to a BW image. However it is outstanding the way it is.

Paul

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 15, 2011 at 4:06 PM

Bill: I wanted to comment on this earlier but apparently got distracted and forgot. Wonderful find and comp for my tastes. Most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on February 5, 2011 at 1:28 AM

Very, VERY cool, Bill! Big kudos on this one for comp, subject and color.

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