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I like that this is centered. That approximates a bilateral symmetry that helps us see beings.

The overall muted colors contribute to the feeling of the swamp down yonder there. And I love the bright colors of the sort of "wreath" at the base of the tree and the color contrasts and their reflections in the still swamp water. In the larger version, the horizontal lines of floating flora are more evident, complementing the vertical elements of the tree.

The reds at the top work with the reds and yellows at the bottom and in the reflection to help in framing the tree.

The bilateral symmetry then contributes toward our ability to see the tree as a sort of "swamp being" with body parts like ours.

I remember commenting on another one in your series, and I like this one at least as much; It reminds me of the trees in the movie Avatar which were primordial repositories of life and the basis of its future. That is the kind of feel I have looking at this.

And I really like the thin, black stroke frame you used which is barely perceptable. Perhaps it could be just a bit thinner; like half. But it is perfect for this image

Wow! Magical Mystery tour! This is my new favorite of your work, David! Simplicity of compostion, and majesty of subject. The color around the trunk, the color at the top, the reflection, and the mist all add up to one phenomenal image. Oh, Mommy!

Wow, David. This may be my favorite of all your outstanding recent posts. This image has such grace and beauty.

Wonderful photograph is every respect

Pure art right here. Those leaves at the base really make this for me. Excellent composition and detail as always. Happy thanksgiving!

David, your work is fantastic, and this is no exception. what can I say, love it. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
John

Very dramatic and very interesting. This is all about the effect and you obviously nailed it. Love the slight hints of color. well scene. TFS!

Gorgeous capture here, David. Another fine image added to your collection of these Cypress trees. This one is a wonderful singular portrait of all these subjects.

I really like this a lot, the colors at the bottom make this shot for me. I showed my friend some of your work as we drove through Edgard this morning :)

I really like the way your work the light int he swamps. I appreciate your vision of the Cypress trees. Great image.

Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, David. This image is wonderful. I love the colors and mood!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

I like the center comp mainly due to the size of the trunk. The colours in the lower portion combined with the muted reflection create a definite winner for me!

This one seems almost ghostly, David. A bit translucent in this light. Gorgeous as always.

Can't go wrong with this stuff David! Another winner!

Outright amazing..love it

Maybe because i dont see this at all, ever, but this is stunning to me. I can here Steve Via's Louisiana (sp) swamp swank when i see this.

mesmerizing - in a word. i think we've seen this tree before (in another shot, obviously)??? i love the touches of colour. great work, as ever.

Great capture once again David. This is a very moody portrait of these trees. I like how the second row of trees hides in the bg and creates an additional layer of interest.

Great feeling of depth. Great detail. Those splashes of color really make this special.

David,

Beautiful! I love the diversity of color here; from the warm autumn reds, orange and yellow, to the subtle cyan in the trunk and water. The rusty reds and the pale greens of the moss... This one is beautifully processed too. Love this.

Lon

This is magnificent David! I think Tony's words best sum up my thoughts when I first saw this - ghostly with translucent light. The reflection of the colorful brush is also very beautiful. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.

This got an audible "WHOA!" from me when the photo came up! Magnificent!

Awesome. I thought ghost when I first saw it, but how ever you title it this is exquisite.

This has everything going for it! Great shapes, symmetry, color, mood, and that bit of mystery that's so important for this kind of scene. Excellent!

Chris