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Pinus sylvestris I
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Pinus sylvestris I

by Igor Hoveijn

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 9, 2016311 views5 comments
The Pinus sylvestris is a common tree where I live. Usually they don't get very old because they are harvested. Some lonely ones however escape the chain saw and grow old. Their bark shows endless forms and shapes in red and orange tones. I took several shots. For this one I could not get my camera parallel to the tree so I made a stack of ten. All C&C very much appreciated.

Techs: Canon 40D, Sigma 150 mm, iso 100, 1/4 sec, f/9, CPL, remote control.
 

Comments

5 comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on November 9, 2016 at 10:53 PM
This is a nice close up of the bark Igor. At first glance of the thumbnail I thought of wet sand in a creek bottom. Nice work with stacking. Lots of detail in the larger version. 
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on November 9, 2016 at 11:16 PM
Lovely and elegant colors together with a beautiful composition!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 10, 2016 at 6:51 AM
Interesting and attractive abstract, Igor. I would not have guessed this is a close up of a pine tree. This is well taken, especially getting this 100% sharp given the angle. 
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Comment posted by Norma Tareila Matl on November 10, 2016 at 8:32 AM
You caught my attention with the unusual texture and design. Had never seen this type of texture in a tree. Line, color and design are very nice, great job. Would love to see more if you have them. Like the lighter color swirl line in the upper right area. 
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 10, 2016 at 4:03 PM
This would pass easily for an aerial landscape of a desert, Igor.  The shapes and colors look great and you've pulled together a fine comp. with its focus on the lighter toned area.  Has me thinking of a small dog jumping.
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