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Rollers WC#509

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 11, 2011123 views8 comments

This image is a row of 75 to 80 year old Norway Spruce located at the Riverwood Conservancy in Mississauga, ON, Canada. The original image was rotated and cropped so that only their central part of the trunks are visible. It was one of a series of shots that contributed to a Photo Art posting at:

http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=183458&CGISESSID=9ffb7dd488dd020510f1d5146ecfdf98&u=32346

Here the post processing was only minor conventional exposure adjustment and sharpening.

In addition to the different textures this shot shows an interesting perspective. The longer you view this image the more the second tree from the bottom seems to be in front of the bottom tree. I think it's because of a combination of the DOF and the lighter tones in the second from the bottom tree.

If the shot is not rotated it loses its abstract look and becomes….well…..a row of trees. Please see below.

All comments most welcome.

7D, 24-105mm: ISO400, 105 mm, f/11, 1/40s, -1/3EV, 7 MP (40% crop).

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 11, 2011 at 4:58 PM

And here is the non-rotated version:

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on November 11, 2011 at 5:19 PM

Fascinating photo and a great idea. my only nit is the top tree without it's bark.

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

Really interesting concept Steve. As I stare at both images, I have the sense that you POF was the second from the left or second from the bottom. I think this would be worth shooting again but choosing a different focal point in each of series of shots.

Yes, rotated does give it a more abstract feeling but I like the vertical trees.

Regards,

Carol

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 11, 2011 at 10:49 PM

It does have the effect of an optical illusion if you stare long enough. I love all that texture and nice symmetrical lines. I do wish the top, barkless trunk was more in focus but this is a great abstract, as is. Nice work

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 12, 2011 at 8:40 AM

The horizontal version is a great idea. I really enjoy the textures and colors. I also agree with Phil that the barkless trunk seems out of place.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on November 12, 2011 at 5:24 PM

Fascinating, definitely, especially the way it changes (the horizontal version) as you stare at it.

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Comment posted by Varina Patel on November 14, 2011 at 12:34 PM

I find that the optical illusion is present regardless of the orientation - but I love the horizontal version. It's an unusual view, and it makes me stop and look at something that might seem ordinary otherwise. I really like the softly directional light, and the simplicity of the composition!

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Comment posted by Steve Balke on November 18, 2011 at 3:35 PM

Thank you for your very enjoyable comments, everyone. Looks like the barkless tree received some special attention......I could try sticking some "in-focus" bark on it.....but I think I'll leave this one with the "true to nature" look.

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