I posted this on ESS, but wanted to share here also. Its from last weekend. I was amazed at the silence I found while waiting for the light on this shot. I wasn't too far off the road, but the place just had a captivating quiet to it. MF digital capture, 28mm, no filters. All comments much appreciated.
BTW, I was thinking of a B&W conversion. any thoughts? Best Regards.
Posted by Michael Hansen on September 8, 2010 at 1:06 AM
I love these tenacious old trees. Might work well as a B&W but I would hate to lose those rich tones in the bark.
Posted by Steve Sieren on September 8, 2010 at 2:46 AM
Excellent view point Michael. These bristlecones are known for towering above all.
Posted by Robert Dayton on September 8, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Well composed, Michael. You're right; the light is what first
struck me about this scenic.
Posted by Lon Overacker on September 8, 2010 at 1:59 PM
Michael,
What a great find - nice job composing this to include some of the environment and location. Speaking of which, this looks like possibly up on Tioga Pass somewhere, maybe above Olmsted point? Just guessing.
I really like the light, color and texture of the tree. Which, I don't think is a Bristlecone - I'm think more like Western Juniper.
The only thing I might question is the color of the granite landscape in the background. Now maybe it's just me, but it seems a little greenish, or just off color a little bit. Otherwise I think this looks good.
Hey guys, thanks for the comments. Lon, I believe you're right, it is a Juniper. Also, it is on the dome above Olmstead Pt. Which is why I was so amazed at the quiet. When the sun goes down, everyone goes away. If I had to guess, I say this tree is well over 100 years old. Growing right out of a crack in the granite. Best Regards.
Posted by Paul Duval on September 9, 2010 at 11:28 PM
Junipers aren't quite as long lived as Bristlecones of course but judging the conditions under which this tree has lived over the centuries I wouldn't be surprised if it was over 500 years old.Of course I'm not a dendrochronologist and I'm sure you left your tree corer at home Michael. Already commented on ESS but I believed this was somewhere on Tioga pass.
Yep, it's a Juniper. I also agree with Lon regarding the greenish tint in the granite in the back ground. I like the color and texture of the tree. This is an old bugger, indeed.
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8 repliesBTW, I was thinking of a B&W conversion. any thoughts? Best Regards.
struck me about this scenic.
What a great find - nice job composing this to include some of the environment and location. Speaking of which, this looks like possibly up on Tioga Pass somewhere, maybe above Olmsted point? Just guessing.
I really like the light, color and texture of the tree. Which, I don't think is a Bristlecone - I'm think more like Western Juniper.
The only thing I might question is the color of the granite landscape in the background. Now maybe it's just me, but it seems a little greenish, or just off color a little bit. Otherwise I think this looks good.
Lon
Paul
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