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I made this image in Antelope Canyon (X). I saw a tree standing in front of the rugged, red rock formations. The way the scene was laid out it was difficult to tell how the tree and its branches were sort of blending into the background because of similar tones, textures and hues. Hence the title unity.
Hello, Abbas, and welcome to NPN! This is beautiful, it looks like a tree set in marble. My personal preference would be to remove the pale patch in the upper left, but this could also be seen as a beauty spot. I find this very relaxing, and would enjoy it very large on a wall, without a frame.
This is wonderful, Abbas! I stared at the larger version for a long time trying to figure out if it was a double exposure or layered composite, or “real”. Wonderful seeing and presentation!
Welcome to NPN! I look forward to more of your images and your participation!
Thanks for noticing my image and providing your feedback. Yes, it’s a single exposure image taken handheld. It presented the same dichotomy to me when I was witnessing the scene in person.
I am excited to see and share more nature art work here.
Welcome to NPN Abbas! This is an outstanding introductory image! This tells the story of impermanence. It feels as is if the tree is returning to its origin. It’s being reabsorbed into the landscape. This image has a great sense of mystery. It presents a visual paradox and a deceptive space. It’s a wonderful abstract due to the intrigue.
My only preference is for a less tall vertical crop. A 4x5 crop may help focus the eye more on the central area.
