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My first photo post in the MWNP

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Posted by Joe Lacefield on December 24, 2008 at 4:35 PM
My first photo post in the MWNP
Hi everyone. I took this this spring after our only real snow last year. It seems fitting for the season... Nikon D300 and sigma 24mm 2.8 mf.

It is a blue ash(Fraxinus quadrangulata) in a cow pasture in central KY.
Posted by Ken Bachofer on December 24, 2008 at 8:28 PM
Welcome. This image has some competing elements that make it very interesting. I like being challenged to sort out why an image works for me. Rather than work that hard on a holiday I'll just say that I like this image. After looking at your website I'm looking forward to more of your posts. Have a great holiday.
Posted by Joe Lacefield on December 24, 2008 at 8:35 PM
Thanks Ken, I too find it interesting, technically the tree may be a bit too centered, but when I crop it differently it is not as striking to me....
Posted by Toni Lankerd on December 24, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Rules are made to be broken, Joe, and in this instance, the centered tree is okay. I like the silhouette against the blue sky.

Have a wonderful Christmas! :smile:
Posted by Kendall Hetrick on December 25, 2008 at 9:43 AM
Welcome Joe. Like the image. If you like we have enough snow to share. I do wonder what the object on the horizon at the base of the tree is? Not picking just currious.
Posted by Philip Schwarz on December 25, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Welcome aboard. This looks like a shooting location that you could use frequently and end up with a different picture each time.
Posted by wally emmert on December 25, 2008 at 2:14 PM
great shot,,,centered tree is great in this instance.
Posted by Joe Lacefield on December 25, 2008 at 3:30 PM
Thanks everyone. the object on the ground a tthe left of the tree is simply a branch that had fallen.
Posted by Joel Truckenbrod on December 27, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Welcome Joe, nice first post!
Posted by Chuck Beatty on December 27, 2008 at 10:10 PM
Welcome to MWNP, Joe. Very dramatic image. Did you try one with the sun directly behind the tree?
Posted by Kerry Leibowitz on December 28, 2008 at 2:56 PM
Welcome to the forum...lots of drama to this shot!
Posted by Brian Vance on December 28, 2008 at 5:22 PM
Welcome to the MWNP! I love the dramatic presentation here. Stark colors and a lot of really nice texture in the FG snow. I'm wondering the same thing as Chuck - did you take any of the sunburst against the tree?
Posted by Joe Lacefield on December 29, 2008 at 6:07 PM
Thanks everyone, no I did not take one with the sun directly behind the tree. I would have if I'd realized the image was as striking as it was. The LCD in bright conditions simply did not do it justice...

I'll wait til the next snow... it's only 3 miles from my home...