Edisto Beach

Gallery: LandscapePosted February 27, 20185,678 views12 comments

Nikon D700
Nikon 17-35 @ 32 mm
f 16 @ 1/15 sec.
ISO 200
MLU
cable release & tripod
Edisto Beach, SC

While looking through the archives I came across this image. I am not sure why I never worked on it as I do like the image. This is one of several trees; which has succumbed to the elements; along Edisto Beach. I was fortunate to catch some lovely warm color in the sky before the sun came up. There were several jet contrails which were cloned out of the scene.

As always thanks for taking a look and leaving a comment or suggestion.

Ed

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Kah Kit Yoong on February 27, 2018 at 7:04 PM

That's some sweet light with a terrific centre subject. The lines of water break up the foreground nicely.

Registered on September 27, 2006, 636 Posts, 10682 Comments

Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on February 27, 2018 at 8:37 PM

Very simple composition which works well for the subject. The lighting really brings the image to life. Contrails suck!

Registered on September 17, 2010, 304 Posts, 3507 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on February 27, 2018 at 9:46 PM

The gorgeous colors engulfing the whole scene really grab the eye. Only after I admire that, do I start wondering why the heck is that tree growing out on the beach? I wonder if it's another example of the sea level rising. Thought provoking, kind of scary, but beautiful.

Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on February 27, 2018 at 10:42 PM

Beautiful silhouette. I like the composition and the colors. The reflection of the tree in the water is an added bonus. I was surprised to see a tree that had at one time grown in sea water. If it were me I would have been worried setting up a tripod in the surf. The branches are really marvelous. A very nice image indeed.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on February 28, 2018 at 8:34 AM

Ed, this is a wonderfully simple composition, but a truly stunning take in the end. The muted back lighting works perfectly as not to detract and draw our eyes away from the main subject..... laugh

Living in our world today contrails are an almost automatic condition of landscape photos. I think the worst area I've ever shot in is the Moab-Arches-Canyonlands for contrails. The morning flight patterns there almost blot out the sun like a nuclear winter..... cheeky

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on February 28, 2018 at 2:52 PM

Beautiful scene and great color. Nice and simple. No nits here, most enjoyable.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on February 28, 2018 at 5:18 PM

Ed, This is wonderful. The sunrise has such beautiful warm colors and the reflections are super nice. The waves coming in add a great touch and I absolutely love the mood. Beautiful capture!!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 28, 2018 at 9:24 PM

This is a really nice alternate take on these oft photographed trees. I like the faster shutter speed as contrasted to the usual long exposure wave action. Great light, comp, and subject matter.

Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments

Comment posted by Ed Lowe on March 1, 2018 at 4:10 PM

Thanks for your thoughts everyone; always appreciated.

Harry and Paul: You are right; contrails suck!

Wayne: I am sure that has some impact, but I think the main culprit is erosion from storms. This past year hurricane Matthew really devastated the area according to an article I was reading.

Ed

Registered on February 7, 2004, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on March 3, 2018 at 4:22 PM

A lovely sunrise and a great dead tree silhouette, Ed. Looks perfect.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on March 4, 2018 at 11:13 AM

There is such a peaceful mood to this, Ed. You nailed the light and the color. The reflected light in the foreground has wonderful luminosity. Nicely done!
--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on March 7, 2018 at 5:22 AM

A really beautiful image ... so artistic. There is such grace in this scene.

One of your finest Ed IMHO.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments