Bristlecone Sculpture

Stunning light and form Harley. The intricate detail and color especially in the large version is superb.

Totally wonderful, Harley! I love the separation you've found here in the darkness.

What a real "twist" from the normal images we see from this area of the grove, Harley. This is a stunning capture....

Fantastic light and shape. Well seen, well captured.

Whoa, this is a real beauty Harley!! The twists and curves, the subtle color variations, and the intricate details really make this stand out! A great way to start the new year!!

This is excellent. I like the detail and the graphic elements of this image. The dark moodiness of the exposure leaves a little mystery to the image. Maybe this has something to do with your use of film for this image? In the digital age, everyone has become so concerned with HDR and showing every detail. People have forgotten that shadows matter. We see naturally with shadows. They can be used appropriately like every other photographic element and add a lot to the emotion of an image.

I also like that this image has the feel of a black and white image. The copper tones of the wood are subtle enough that they don't overwhelm the image and add significant depth. Nice work!

This is lovely, Harley. Great comp, color and textures.

- Dan

Beautiful image! I love all the the tones of black white & red and the way the lines move through the frame!

Wonderful! This is really striking, Harley. The lines, forms and colors are so nice. I love the shadows in this along with the amazing detail. Large version is fantastic!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Well done Harley. Beautiful texture and color.

Harley: What a great find and a superb capture of the tones and colors. Marvelous shot. >=))>

This is fantastic Harley! I just love the flowing curves of the wood, and the soft subtle lighting really adds to this, IMO. Very well seen and executed. The large version is especially compelling. Beautiful intimate portrait from a sacred place!

I think this is the best of your recent posts. The lighting and shadow, as well as the color, is very captivating. Really nice image, Harley.

Dramatic texture, shape & color. Only wish for a bit more space around it.


lucy

Lovely shot Harley - a world within itself.

Beautiful image, Harley! The dark background really sets off the textures within the pine bark.

Love those patterns and colors Harley. The shape kind of reminds we of a big horn sheep horn. Nice find,good eye.

The darker shadow area above and below give this a very 3D effect. The orange swirls bring my eye through this. Way cool.

Wow! Incredible shapes and textures Harley. I do wish the top right corner had a little more room for that upper edge of the trunk. Otherwise really nice.

Very nice textures, nice capture

Even the thumbnail made me catch my breath but I was born with sawdust in my veins. this is absolutely beautiful. Old wood has so much character and allure, it's hard to beat as a subject. I find the curved lines here particularly appealing.

WOW!

Bighorn! I'm not typically too excited by tree trunk details, but this one is fascinating, Harley. Lots of depth and character

Harley,

From out of nowhere! Where have you been hiding this gem? Outstanding image my friend. I couldn't even begin to guess what it was from the thumbnail; a water buffalo head/horn, some tribal art? Had no clue.

Love the darkness surrounding this Bristlecone abstract. Wow! You need to print this. Awesome

Lon

Stunning! The large version is a must see

This is just outstanding. The composition, tones, and textures all come together to create a mesmerizing image.

Man, this is fantastic, Harley. Love the lines and textures, the amazing form, and those deep shadows work perfectly. Stunning art.

Beautiful isolation of texture and shape here, Harley. The splashes of red through the otherwise grey wood is wonderful. A very nicely designed image!

WOW-awesome work here Harley! Great comp and really love the placement of the "eye." Everything about this works, good stuff

The variety of tones, textures, and details make this stand out. A sculpture indeed! Well done, Harley.

Good eye to see this and a great comp that makes me explore...nicely done.

A beautiful textural study. Wonderfully tactile!

Holy Crap! This is stunning, Harley! My favorite image from you by far. WOW!!!

Absolutely wonderful

This is great Harley, as others have said the color, detail and texture are very compelling. I might darken the background details in the upper left and lower right corners a tad to keep the eye on the tree more.

bizzare!

Talk about a patient artist,,,,,,a sculpture indeed. Wonderful composition and lighting.

What a beautiful find and capture Harley, love the swirl and the light here is perfect.

Excellent woodscape and abstract, the flow of lines keep me moving around the image checking out all of the wood, well seen and well done.

Incredible image, Harley! Congrats for finding these details and depicting them so well. Wow!

This is classic in the highest sense of the term. Intriguing, the kind of image one can study for a long, long time and never finish seeing it. Nicely done Harley.

Can't keep up with NPN and other things right now, Harley, but wanted to let you know I really like this one. Has a bit of a portrait feel to it.