Ponderosa Forest

Fantastic color and detail across the frame! This must be awesome printed large.

I concur totally with David's critique. Also good light and color, Chris.

What really strikes me, in a positive way, is the "noise" created by the horizontal branches, at least at this size. I don't know if it would have the same effect with a large print or not, but hopefully it would. Nicely captured.

I like the panoramic framing on this. An amazing amount of texture and detail to be found. Nice!

I too think only seeing this in a large print would do this justice. I do like how much "character" the trees have, from burn spots to textured bark etc. The snow on the branches also adds a very neat monochromatic element.

I agree with the others, this looks like it needs to be appreciated in a large print. Very cool image Chris.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The mix of horizontal limbs and vertical trunks makes for a fascinating image. Just like Vance's this does need to be printed huge!

Hey Chris, what can I say that hasn't already been said. Sweet capture, can just imagine being there which to me means so much.

I remember Jimmy's shot and yours is quite a fine take on this area as well. I'm tempted to suggest trying B&W with this, but it seems I've already seen something like that from you at this location. Regardless, I really like this and the snowy accents really make this special.

Chris, this is fantastic. Love the strong vertical lines of the trees and the superb snow covered branches, the two elements creating a beautiful pattern. As others have stated, this has to be viewed in a large print to fully appreciate. The textures in the tree trunks are superb as well. Beautiful work.

I am going to be the contrarian here and say that this one is not particularly working for me. I find the left side of the image is pulling my eye out of the frame. I would favor a crop of the left 25-30%. The center and right center areas are where I find the compelling detail.

These are real tricky subjects, and you handled it fabulously, Chris! The opposing lines, clarity and great balance all contribute to make this a work of art.

Chris,

I like this for the same reason many others do, and that is the strong verticals contrasting with the little horizontal stretches of the branches. Also I really like how you've isolated this section of the woods and captured the vertical subject in a horizontal pano.

I have just a couple of suggestions though. I don't know if it's the keystoning effect or the trees growing and leaning, but I would correct the lean on the left side if you can. Not a big deal, but it seems most all the trees on the left, are leaning right. (sounds political doesn't it?)
The second thing is that the same left side seems brighter. I would selectively tone down the lights a little. But that's closer to a personal choice though.

Excellent image Chris. You are acquiring quite the Yosemite collection.

Lon

This feels very balanced. Like others have already mentioned, I would love to see a big print to fully appreciate this.

Elegant Chris, I really love the simple beauty of it. A little less on the left (like tiny) and just a tad more on the right (tiny again) would add, but your tree work is becoming a fixture here.