Thought this may be a good time to get a post one of my (non-bear) woods. I have previously mentioned how I think trees in general are over looked as a main subject in nature photography. Most commonly they are a so called fill in subject for other beautiful surroundings. But think of how nature photography would change without these mighty keepers of the land.
This image doesn't really portray the connection I had with nature that morning at Sweeden Creek, but it does show the intimate feeling I had with the beauty right in front of my face.
Trees certainly create an interesting ecosystem of their own. While I was in Louisiana last week I couldn't help but marvel at the live oaks with their ferns and moss - some of the most fascinating trees I've ever seen. Nice picture of poison ivy, by the way!
Nice work Brad. Trees are indeed at times stately subjects in their own right. I didn't take any pictures of poison ivy ... just brought some home with me!
John Sexton's book "Listen to the Trees" is one of the most beautiful and powerful coffee table picture books ever made. I try to make trees the main subject as often as possible - and it is so easy since they are everywhere around here! Winter trees have especially great personalities that are easy to capture...
Hi Ed, no polarizer or diffuser was used with this image. It was taken just shortly after sunrise just as the light started hitting this tree.
I forgot to include the settings here's what the camera was set on:
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9 repliesThis image doesn't really portray the connection I had with nature that morning at Sweeden Creek, but it does show the intimate feeling I had with the beauty right in front of my face.
Brad
I forgot to include the settings here's what the camera was set on:
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Canon Xti
17-40mm f/4L
40mm @ f/4
1/30 exposure