Torture

Gallery: Man & FaunaPosted June 27, 20132,443 views9 comments

I had to stop and take this when I saw this large tree in what seemed to be in a pose signifying it's torture from the fire in the Black Forest area near Colorado Springs. Two people lost their lives and over 500 homes were lost and nearly 30 more damaged. This group of trees was along the northern boundary of the fire. Obviously more than just the tree was tortured.

Large version is included.

Morris

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Rick Turner on June 27, 2013 at 6:39 PM

I like the idea but would like to see a bit more foreground to anchor the capture.

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on June 28, 2013 at 9:52 PM

Wickedly cool Morris. It appears that you pushed the detail extraction pretty high to achieve this effect and I really like the results. Quite interesting and unique. Fascinating!

Registered on July 9, 2012, 207 Posts, 1476 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 29, 2013 at 12:19 AM

Thanks, Rick. Unfortunately they are widening the road here, so the area below was grossly unattractive.

Thanks, John. I did pull out quite a bit of detail in Viveza to get the effect.

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Comment posted by Bob Miller on June 29, 2013 at 11:34 AM

I too like the effect emphasizing the bark and contrast amongst the trees. The curvy tree really is a stand out.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on July 3, 2013 at 9:19 PM

very telling tale. the B&W treatment works perfectly to accentuate the starkness.
congrats on the WP!
sandy

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Comment posted by Todd Caudle on July 4, 2013 at 1:15 AM

Awesome find and shot, Morris!

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Comment posted by Kurt Bowman on July 4, 2013 at 3:34 PM

Nice job of telling the story here Morris and congratulations on the WP!

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Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 4, 2013 at 4:26 PM

A very nice shot, with a story.
Maybe a bit more foregrouwnd would work
Very well done. Congrats on the WP.
D&L

Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments

Comment posted by Richard Olsen on July 4, 2013 at 9:33 PM

A well presented view of what has happened in this beautiful area. It may be nature's way of re-generating an area, but the beauty of this area had a place in my heart. A sad deal for sure.

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