Photo of the Month 2/13

My initial reaction was WT... and that's probably a good thing, photos/art should make you stop and think, and this does that. I like it!

I love the concept here. The fog and perspective are excellent.
The bright sequoia, to me, is too bright and red, and draws the eye from the wonderful misty trees in the BG.
I think this would be an even-stronger image if the sequoia were toned down a lot and more subtle.
Sandy

Jeff, I like the colour mist and mood. Well presented.

Beautiful capture Jeffrey. Reminds me a work of your countryman, David Muench. Very well done.

Your image speaks for itself. Enough said. Well, almost...I really like it.

I like the mood. I agree with Sandy about toning down the sequoia. But I also like the image as is.

Jeffrey,

A very nice image. I like the composition, color fog and I can feel the silence.
Great job.

William Gillis

Just lovely , love the muted tones yet that red really draws the viewer !

Very strong image, beautiful job!

I like this and think that the soft warmth of the main trunk tells the story of quietness nicely.

Without the strong color contrasts front to back I think this would be a much more static, less impacting image. Nice work creating that depth and interest for a dynamic shot.

Very nice! I can feel the quiet and I like that!...

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

This does take a few seconds to digest. I initially thought the sequoia was dominating but I think it actually gives a sense of place and personally I would leave it as is...I love the mood created by the fog. Beautiful job!

Very nice shot! For my taste, I wouldn't change a thing.

Chris

SWEET! Just beautiful!

Very surreal and beautiful.

Stunning. So much to think about.....

Just Lovely

The larger version is really nice. I might crop a sliver off the left hand side to remove that odd vertical line in the bottom left corner. Other than that this is wonderful as presented.

Just beautiful. It appears as if the reddish trunks have tinted the fog. Way cool.

I like it! Definitely a different view of a sequoia than we usually see and that's good.

I find this to be very relaxing. Love the soft feel, and your comp.

Processing on this is great, really created a moment of silence

Beautiful scene, Jeffrey. The fog gives the image a wonderful mood.

Stunning shot.

Very well done, Jeffrey.

Outstanding. Must have been awesome hearing nothing. The overall red tint feels a bit strong to me.

Cool composition; great use of the fog.

Whoa! I lovet his, Jeffrey. Probably my favorite image from you recently. What amazing conditions you seeked out and found!

Hi Jeffrey You really captured the quiet mood and fine soft light Love it
Albert Darmo

What can I say that hasn't been said already Jeff?
Love the 'concept' as they say, excellent imagery that thinks out of the box..
Very nice!

How did I miss commenting on this? I've opened it at least 3 times. So much mood and mystery here. That giant red tree fronting the fog and trees behind is excellent. Like was said, a piece that makes you stop and think and explore.

Congratulations Jeffrey on the WP for this super image.

Jeff: Jaw dropping wonderful. Superb capture of a magical moment. >=))>

Congrats! I think you could easily have dropped the butt-swell on this redwood to show a different look...but, this adds a lot...and I am glad the ground is cropped out too. Nicely composed! Excellent on many aspects.

Congrats on the WP!
Sandy

Beautiful. I really like the depth created by the foreground sequoia with its color and textures that are, nevertheless, still muted by the fog.

Stunning shot Jeffrey, love it.

Gary.

Very beautiful. I like the dark outline of the tree on the left. It nicely balances the sequoia truck and directs the view back to it.