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Twisted Tree stack copy.jpg
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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

I am sure this won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but I thought I would put it out there and see what your thoughts are. When I first saw this tree a couple of years ago it was always in the back of my mind to try and capture the essence and character of this twisted tree. I never had an success until this year when I decided to simplify everything down to just what I consider it’s graceful curves and twists. This wound up dividing the BG autumn foliage into four sections. Next time I go back to Blackwater SP, WV I am going to try and work it some more.

Specific Feedback

I would love to hear your thought’s on this one. Does it work for you, did I capture the essence of this wonderful tree?

Technical Details

Nikon Z7, Nikon 24-200 @ 61mm, f 11 @ 0.3 sec, CPL, four image stack for DOF, cable release & tripod.

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Ed , what a fine way to make an image. Not standard, but an image of your own. No nits , it’s just as it has to be !
Ben

3

Great photo for me. I wonder if there is more image along the bottom so that the lower-left brach exits the frame in some better way?

4

Hi Ed, I like the image and the color in the background is very pretty. For what you said you were trying for to really emphasize the gnarls of the tree, i wonder if black and white might be a good option to get that pop some more?

5

This is a very cool shot, Ed! I love the shape of the tree and how it snakes through the frame and I like how the lichens on it tie it nicely to the colours in the background. No nits from me.

6

Great shot Ed. I love how you’ve divided the frame up with the tree as a window into the BG of awesome fall colors. :+1:

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Ed, this is a great look at this twisted trunk, with it’s scattered bits of lichen, set off beautifully by a fine collections of fall colors in the distant background. At first I wasn’t sure about the second layer of colors in the upper left corner, but have decided that it adds nicely to the feeling of depth.