Sycamore Detail

Gallery: LandscapePosted May 18, 2014261 views17 comments

I haven't posted here in a spell, so it's time. Back in February I decided to purchase a Nikon D-7100, with which I have been very happy so far; not only with the camera and Nikon lenses, but also the image quality.

This a detail of the bark of a Sycamore in my home town.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor 18-140mm DX @ 140mm
f-11 @ 1/50, ISO 100
March 2014.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Just a quick note: I still love and use my 4x5!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

17 comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on May 18, 2014 at 7:30 PM

I have always loved the detail and color in Sycamore bark Preston. I love the 3D details in this image. The larger view is a must see.

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on May 18, 2014 at 8:31 PM

Real nice patterns and colors. Sweet intimate detail image, Preston.

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on May 18, 2014 at 8:55 PM

Remarkable patterns and details, Preston. I really like how you have included those dark cracks in the tree bark, set amongst the beautiful patches of color. The textural quality of the bark really comes across well too. Love everything about this. Glad to read you haven't completely left the dark slide.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 18, 2014 at 10:54 PM

Hi Preston

I'm mesmerized by the delightful detail and color of the Sycamore,, beautiful work

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on May 18, 2014 at 11:40 PM

I too enjoy sycamore bark for all of its colors and textures. This is a great look with excellent patterns, a fine smattering of color and some cool textures. Your comp. works very well.

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on May 19, 2014 at 12:47 AM

Lovely detail Preston. Have fun with the new camera. Its fun to experiment with no nagging worry about the cost of processing. Its a ever present struggle with me, super high quality vs. instant image.

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on May 19, 2014 at 5:18 AM

Excellent color and patterns Preston, really enjoy intimate scenes like this. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on May 19, 2014 at 8:57 AM

Preston ...I love tree images and the patterns on their trunks..Love this one too for its pattern.

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on May 19, 2014 at 9:46 AM

I do recall getting a preview of this awhile back when you first processed it, Preston. For a simple subject it sure makes a wonderful image. As flat as the side of the sycamore would be the detail in the actual rise and fall of the various points of the skin is simply amazing. Excellent detail......

btw; I saw Guy and M.G. for a very short period of time at the ML Gallery in Bishop on Saturday evening. Guy was there for an opening of several of his prints to be on display and for sale. As always the work on display throughout the gallery is excellent.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on May 19, 2014 at 11:01 AM

Abstracts the way I love them! Well seen!

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Comment posted by gary phillips on May 19, 2014 at 1:19 PM

Very nice, Preston. Love the detail in this abstract. I just love trees period. Wish we had more of them here.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on May 19, 2014 at 2:04 PM

excellent textures and comp Preston. I hope you enjoy your foray into digital :)

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on May 19, 2014 at 2:25 PM

Preston, I really like what you did here. Wonderful patterns and textures with such nice natural color.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on May 20, 2014 at 3:29 PM

Very pretty. Lovely combination of colors. Well done.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on May 20, 2014 at 4:08 PM

Simply beautiful

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on May 22, 2014 at 1:16 AM

Thank you all for your kind comments!

Sometimes I bark up the right tree.