Bow Legged

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 14, 2012475 views16 comments

This is along Tenaya Creek in Yosemite.

Chamonix 4x5
Nikkor 300mm
Velvia 50

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Russell Colletta on January 14, 2012 at 9:58 AM

Really like images like this one Harley. Simple elegance comes to mind. The lines of the tree trunks and all the details make one classic beauty of a shot.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on January 14, 2012 at 11:22 AM

Very nice, Harley. Lovely image.'

I know this tree well... http://www.timelesslight.com/image.aspx?19-yosemite*

- Dan.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 14, 2012 at 11:38 AM

Very nice, Harley. Interesting how the tree is growing out around the rock reaching for the light I guess. This has a nice feel.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Phil Pogledich on January 14, 2012 at 2:02 PM

This is wonderful. The arc of the tree is very elegant and your composition showcases it very well. The light and color are also just about perfect. A very peaceful image.

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Comment posted by Raymond Klassen on January 14, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Nice composition and I really like the natural feel to this image. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on January 14, 2012 at 5:29 PM

Sweet image Harley. The "bow legged" tree is great - the interaction with the granite boulder(s) tells a great nature story. What I like equally as well is the gentle curve of the river at the bottom; it kind of echos the shape of the trees. I like this one a lot.

Lon

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on January 14, 2012 at 6:01 PM

Harley, this is awesome. The trees kind of mold them self around the rock, fascinating. You will have to show this area in the spring. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 14, 2012 at 7:28 PM

Larger version starts to show the great detail here. The comp and light are very appealing. The black texture-less trunks that bend around the rock (that's pretty neat that they do that) seem a bit dark, but this may be the way they were.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 14, 2012 at 7:45 PM

Besides those gorgeous bowed trees, I love the array of greens, yellows and reds against gray rocks. The tree trunks add some nice contrast.

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Comment posted by David Edwards on January 14, 2012 at 9:14 PM

A beautiful shot, Harley. Looks like it was shot soon after rain. Lovely lush foliage and dark trunks. Love your comp too... wonderful balance. Great light and natural color.

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Comment posted by John Kerr on January 15, 2012 at 7:35 AM

Nice work with lines Harley. The tree curving around the rock really adds interest. Also really like the contrast between the light green leaves and dark body of the trees.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 15, 2012 at 1:05 PM

Good job getting that tree to standout from the others. this image is so serene. I really like it

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Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on January 15, 2012 at 4:04 PM

Nice curves here - tells a great story of the determination of trees.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on January 16, 2012 at 1:29 AM

Great light on the scene Harley makes for an exceptional photo of this place.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on January 16, 2012 at 1:31 PM

Love those soft greens Harley, very nice. Great balanced comp as well.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on January 18, 2012 at 1:19 PM

Harley, this is an exceptional composition for me. The steadyness of the massive rock together with the dynamic of the curved trunk really keeps my attention. Furthermore, I appreciate the subtle natural colors. Great work in my opinion.

Peter

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