Violent End/Gentle Start

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 21, 2012170 views11 comments

It must have been a loud and violent end for this pine tree, to snap like this. But then the leaves softly drifted down to nestle in the broken trunk, and rest beneath the snow for the winter. The process of decay will speed up now that spring is here, but even with warm temperatures, leaves and trees turning to soil will be a slow and gentle process, starting this new season, nourishing new life.

The snow cover this year was thin, so it melted very quickly to reveal this scene not far from home.

Canon 5DII
Sigma 150 Macro
0.6 sec. @ f/16; ISO 100
6 images focus-stacked in CS5

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 21, 2012 at 8:53 PM

I love the various layers of color and texture here Wayne. Our winter was a bust too i southern NH. I like the abstract qualities as well as the mix of warm and cool tones.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on March 21, 2012 at 9:32 PM

The textures here are very engaging, Wayne. There's even balance throughout the frame that keeps me looking around and enjoying things.

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Comment posted by Peter Cross on March 21, 2012 at 10:16 PM

Very nice image, Wayne. Just like the others you post. I like the comp here as well as the colors and the detail that is in the larger view. And, I agree with you about the start of the process of rebirth - an endless cycle. Thanks for posting.

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Comment posted by Joseph Kayne on March 22, 2012 at 12:13 AM

Wonderful textures!

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Comment posted by Stuart Williams on March 22, 2012 at 1:42 AM

textures and lines keep all the interest here. simple and effective.

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Comment posted by Enrique Vizcarra on March 22, 2012 at 3:08 AM

I really like the composition and textures !!!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 22, 2012 at 9:49 AM

Texture and detail are great. I like the abundance of warm colors and repetition of triangular shapes.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 22, 2012 at 2:27 PM

You did a good job composing this scene. I love the warm/cold tone contrast as well as the textures and the details.Well done

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on March 22, 2012 at 3:39 PM

I love intimate scenes like this, and this one is really excellent Wayne!! I can just stare at this for hours! Excellent, excellent work.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on March 23, 2012 at 3:14 PM

Wayne, it is a pleasure for me to explore all the delightful details especially in the large version. Your composition is very appealing to me with the diverse areas of interest, and your processing is spot on in my opinion.

Peter

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on March 25, 2012 at 3:36 PM

Wayne: Really well seen and just a superb capture. Love the color palette, textures and comp. The larger version is spectacular. >=))>

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