Drought Stricken Oak

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted October 24, 201279 views2 comments

A mighty old oak a farmer has not removed in hopes of some new life. The 2011 Texas drought took a half a billion trees with it and this one is a reminder. Very moist weather since has helped but the verdict is in on this majestic oak. In larger view you can see this is two oaks grown together.
Sony a 900
70-400 G Sony zoom
f8
ISO 200
1/250 sec
tripod

LR4.2 raw and black and white conversion with red filter preset
PS 5 cropping,sharpening and highlight reduction in sky.

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2 comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 24, 2012 at 1:43 PM

The stories this tree could tell! I like the comp and pov a lot, and the conversion is very well done. Fine work, Rick.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 24, 2012 at 1:50 PM

A striking look at a once magnificent tree. Hate to hear that it's dead.

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