Tree of Life

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 23, 2013815 views9 comments

After seeing Peter's image Waiting for the Sun, I was inspired to dig out my image, of what I believe to be the same tree taken from a different angle just before sunset. I took my image back in 1983 while on a solo venture through the four corners region of the southwest. When I took my family to the Grand Canyon in 2007, I could not find this exact tree though it was on my list to photograph. Maybe I saw it but didn't recognize it, since it appears to have succumbed to the forces of nature in Peter's image.

Mamiya 645
Mamiya 80mm
Ektachrome Professional 64

Thanks for having a look an as always appreciate your comments and critiques.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Peter Coskun on February 23, 2013 at 8:39 PM

Whoa, there's green on there! Crazy how much difference it can make having a bare tree and one that still clings to life. Looks like you had some nice light, though I wish there were clouds to fill in the sky, although not much you can do when they don't show up.

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Comment posted by Daniel Rappaport on February 23, 2013 at 9:04 PM

Nice light, great tree portrait.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on February 23, 2013 at 10:35 PM

Neat tree and sweet light. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 24, 2013 at 12:39 AM

Love that wonderful warm light gracing this tree, Eva, and the subtle light on the canyon beyond. A superb testament to this tree, showcasing the fragile hold this tree had on the edge of the canyon, a hold that 30 years later seems to have been lost unfortunately. Outstanding.

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on February 24, 2013 at 4:42 AM

An exceptional capture for me, Eva. I appreciate the wonderful separation of the tree from the background. Really a story telling image to me. Besides, a great tribute to Ektachrome, which I also used for many years (as already my parents did).

Peter

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 24, 2013 at 9:48 AM

Eva, This is very nice, and also quite interesting to see this tree then and now..30 years...Wow.. I enjoying the warm light with the wonderful clarity of the foreground in contrast with the hazy canyon.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Hamed Musharbak on February 25, 2013 at 10:05 AM

very good light Eva, nice framing

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 26, 2013 at 11:50 AM

The light on the tree, it's character, and the nice light and view beyond into the canyon overcome the bright sky in this. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Dan Baumbach on February 27, 2013 at 9:00 PM

Very pretty, Eva.

- Dan

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