Tree on the Edge

Gallery: LandscapePosted June 7, 2011367 views23 comments

This is a Pinyon Pine on the rim of Bryce Canyon after a 4 inch snow fall the first week of May. Great shooting conditions. All comments are welcome and appreciated.

Canon 30D
Sigma 17-70
Aperture Priority
Shutter 1/350
Aperture f13
ISO 400
25mm
+1/2 Exposure Comp.
Tripod
Cropped to about 95% of original

Comments

23 comments

Comment posted by Marc Adamus on June 7, 2011 at 11:29 PM

This is super nice, Richard! I love the simplicity here and the layering below that makes it all separated enough to work.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on June 7, 2011 at 11:51 PM

Great image. The snow is a perfect accent to both the layed sandstone and the nicely textured trunk.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on June 8, 2011 at 12:14 AM

Definitely my fave of the series. I could see darkening the edges of the foreground a bit. Outstanding work Richard.

Michael

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on June 8, 2011 at 1:54 AM

Richard, very nice image. Simple yet beautiful, the snow on the tree makes it for me. Good job.

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Comment posted by Danny Laureys on June 8, 2011 at 2:54 AM

Very Nice!!

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Comment posted by Andreas Resch on June 8, 2011 at 4:33 AM

Excellent and very elegant shot. I like it a lot, Richard.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on June 8, 2011 at 5:22 AM

Richard, your plain and centered composition shows me the tree at its best. The nearly monochromatic character helps me to concentrate on the resistance expressed by the unconventional shape of the trunk and branches. This picture has great impact on me!

Peter

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on June 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM

What an interesting specimen!
I really like the colors and processing you've chosen.

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Comment posted by Guy Tal on June 8, 2011 at 8:22 AM

This is wonderful, Richard. Very moody and unusual. Great to see original and creative work from Bryce!

Guy

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Comment posted by Julian Barkway on June 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

Love the sculptural look to this.

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Comment posted by Mike Ryan on June 8, 2011 at 10:44 AM

Brrr....Looks cold there. Would love to check out Bryce after a fresh snow. The background supporting the tree in the foreground really puts this all together. Excellent!

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Comment posted by John Williams on June 8, 2011 at 10:47 AM

The trunk against the canyon walls and the tree against the sky is a nice effect, and as noted the snow is a great touch. I think the only wish I might have, obviously unavailable, would be for more snow to cover the foreground dirt.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on June 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM

Beautiful tree portrait! This might also work well in B&W, but sings rather nicely in color. I am very much enjoying your Bryce work.

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Comment posted by Wayne Willison on June 8, 2011 at 11:15 AM

The tree speaks volumes about determination. A fine image, Richard. The snow and clouds give a sense of foreboding.

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Comment posted by Bill Maile on June 8, 2011 at 12:06 PM

Oooh, definitely one of my personal faves of your images Richard. Awesome job!

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on June 8, 2011 at 12:23 PM

Excellent. I like the mood the light creates in this scene.Unussual but that's why i really like it. wonderful image

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Comment posted by Steve Sieren on June 8, 2011 at 3:44 PM

Richard, I've never seen a single tree shot of Bryce look better then this!!

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on June 8, 2011 at 9:36 PM

I like everything about this, Richard. The unusual shape of the tree, the wonderful three dimensional appearance and the muted colors. Very fine work.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on June 9, 2011 at 11:52 AM

Excellent in every way.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on June 9, 2011 at 1:46 PM

The blanket of cloud really makes the tree stand out, amazing how it can survive out there. Love the twisted knarly trunk.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Alister Benn on June 9, 2011 at 1:57 PM

Really fantastic image. A powerful subject in great conditions. The shape and mood are really fine. Is that a sliver of canvas in the bottom right where it was rotated? Minor nit :-)

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Comment posted by Anthony Vincent on June 9, 2011 at 7:46 PM

Great shot Richard. Creative and unique

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 9, 2011 at 8:53 PM

I think this works on an excellence level. The comp, light, and choice of subject are all first rate.

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