Maple in the Old Calf Pasture

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

Description

One of a group of old sugar maple trees in a historic calf pasture.

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General impressions would be great. Thanks!

Technical Details

Canon 5Dmiii
720nm IR conversion
Canon EF L 24-70 @35
f/11, 1/60s, iso100, tripod
PS and Silver Efex

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Guy, this is the perfect image for an IR conversion. I love it. It conveys the strength and size of this tree. I like the way you have cropped it. We don’t need to see the whole tree to understand its size. The dark trunk is the perfect point of interest and the branches support the need for darker values. Very nice.

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Thank you for your kind words Barbara!

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Frame filling goodness, Guy. Looking at your website, you have a great “eye” for making successful IR images.

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Thank you Michael! I so appreciate your kind words…

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Guy,
This is a wonderful IR version of this stately maple tree and I think the way you laid out the four trees in this scene is perfect. I also like the fact that you didn’t try to capture all of the main tree as it is not needed to convey it’s character. Beautifully done!

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Hi Ed – Thank you so much for your kindness! It means a lot that you and others took the time to comment…

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Guy,

It’s not just a perfect subject for an IR image, it’s just an all-out perfect photo. Beautiful!

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Wow! Thank you Youssef for your very kind words!

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What a marvelous tree. I remember trees like this in New Hampshire.

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Thanks! These old sugar maples do have a certain dignity about them. Native to northeastern us and canada. Unfortunately they are loosing ground as the climate changes…