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After the Fire

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Posted by Marc Dilley on January 21, 2009 at 10:43 AM
After the Fire
With fog being an all-day thing in Chelan County for weeks, I attempted to get above it on a climber's trail in the Icicle Canyon. I never saw any hint of the sun but took this shot of a burnt-out tree, presumably from the infamous fire of '94.

Sony R1, 1/30 sec @ f/11.
Posted by Ned Fenimore on January 21, 2009 at 11:15 AM
That is a wonderful shot. I can't imagine it being near as good in color. The fog keeps the background perfectly out of focus and the crop of the entire image is well done.
Posted by Craig Strand on January 21, 2009 at 12:13 PM
I like this image also Marc, nice contrast with the emerging sun behind the tree
Posted by Marc Dilley on January 21, 2009 at 12:49 PM
In truth Craig, the sun wasn't emerging. I forgot to mention that I slightly burnt the corners to emphasize the tree.

Edit: Also there is some sepia toning.
Posted by Jack Graham on January 22, 2009 at 1:26 PM
A winner!!
Posted by Cliff Dodge on January 23, 2009 at 6:08 PM
Neat tree in the fog. Your hike paid off. :)
Posted by Cezar Mart on January 23, 2009 at 7:00 PM
Very beautiful image. I love the b/w.
Posted by Catherine Reilly on January 25, 2009 at 3:43 AM
Spectacular for a moody portrail of a natural disaster. Love it.