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Posted by Harley Goldman on November 22, 2009 at 2:32 PM
Charcoal
This one shows a little detail on one of the scorched trees burned by the controlled burns in Yosemite valley.

Chamonix 4x5
Fuji 240mm
Velvia 50
Posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 22, 2009 at 2:39 PM
Harley, the orange looking bark or under coat almost looks like molten lava amongst the cooled and hardened black lava surrounding it. Some excellent detail from the 4x5 here.
Posted by Robert Dayton on November 22, 2009 at 5:04 PM
A good abstract, Harley! I like the colors and texture.
Posted by Debjit Ghosh on November 23, 2009 at 8:40 PM
the skin stands out very nice from the bark. i think this would look quiet impressive on print.
Posted by Lon Overacker on November 24, 2009 at 1:20 AM
Love it Harley. I'm sure you're probably like me in viewing these little scenes countless times... and so congrats to you for actually getting out the gear and getting this on film! Great contrast between the charcoal and the exposed skin beneath. Great eye and comp.

Lon

edit - just noticed. You're a great friend... but "Love Harley" was a little strong. :eek:
Posted by Steve Sieren on November 24, 2009 at 8:51 PM
The metallic blue shine is what I like most here. The details are so crisp!
Posted by Rudy Ruberti on November 26, 2009 at 1:37 AM
I second what Steve said. I really like the metallic blue of the burnt bark.