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Oak Tree

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Posted by Mark Hudon on January 24, 2009 at 8:28 PM
Oak Tree
Desperately trying to avoid another "bunk" comment from Jesse :razz:

On on a hike the other day with Peggy and Ozzy at the Syncline.

D80
Handheld,
18-200mm lens @ 130mm
f/5.6 @ 1/40sec
Posted by Craig Strand on January 25, 2009 at 12:53 AM
Nice one Mark, I like the play of light and shadow on the bark
Posted by Catherine Reilly on January 25, 2009 at 3:14 AM
Like the detail in the tree, Mark, but wish the bg was a little cleaner to really set it off. Another thought: crop from the top to below the brown. Then there's a nice oblique through the bg that's more subtle. Yes? Love "tree architecture."
Posted by Marc Dilley on January 25, 2009 at 8:03 PM
I think Catherine is on to something; it simplifies the busy comp a bit.
Posted by Mark Hudon on January 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Yeah, I see that, Catherine. That is nice, thanks.
Posted by John Williams on January 25, 2009 at 9:22 PM
Hmm, I commented on this earlier today, but must have not pressed the Add Comment button.

The tree is great. I love the lines Mark, but agree the background distracts (for me, especially the llc).