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Topped

by Kathy Barnhart

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted March 12, 20173,185 views6 comments
This magnificent large Jeffrey (or Ponderosa) pine in Yosemite Valley lost its top this year in a big storm. I took this image on a snowy morning in very flat light and would welcome ideas to enhance it. Thanks in advance.

Canon 5d,M3 ISO500, 32mm, f/15, 1/125 second.

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Ronald Murphy on March 12, 2017 at 10:15 PM
I like the feeling of presence your photo has!
Registered on March 13, 2012, 279 Posts, 975 Comments
Comment posted by Ed Williams on March 13, 2017 at 6:38 PM
Kathy this looks like an old postcard. I really love the light and the old giant still standing after years of struggles. I only wish there was a tad bit more of that dome in the BG. Looking at this a second time Kathy, this has a real 3D appearance to it as well.
Registered on December 28, 2010, 636 Posts, 3499 Comments
Comment posted by John Tobias on March 13, 2017 at 10:28 PM
I do like how the tree stands out from the BG.  Good color and details in the tree.  Would like just a tad more detail in the FG.
Thanks for sharing.
Registered on September 12, 2009, 2120 Posts, 6455 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 14, 2017 at 12:33 PM
This is a fine portrait of this topped tree, Kathy.  The partially obscured dome (is that El Capitan?) in the background adds a good presence.  The larger view shows off some fine details.  I'd try a subtle warming of the trunk, thinking that a hint of warmth there would attract more attention.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 14, 2017 at 9:21 PM
You asked for ways to enhance this image, but I really can't think of any.  I think the soft light perfectly shows us the details of the old tree, and the atmosphere between the foreground and background works well to isolate the tree by toning down the contrast and color of the background.
Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on March 24, 2017 at 1:46 PM
Nothing needed, imo - very effective as is.
Congrats on the double win this week!
Sandu
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments