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Photo posted by Lon Overacker in the Landscape gallery on 01/27/18 at 12:29 am EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
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To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on 01/27/18 at 12:24 pm EST
Registered on 11/01/03, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments
First off, the large version has much better contrast and detail, especially in the dark background. The tree looks real nice, but I would like to see the contrast just a little softer. That tree has a great shape, and lots of detail.
After looking at this version, and comparing to the color versions, I prefer the color fo ir its more gentle mood. This version is more stark, but does show off the tree very nicely.
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Preston Birdwell
Columbia, California, USA
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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on 01/27/18 at 1:35 pm EST
Registered on 11/11/11, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments
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I love this version of the tree, Lon. I think it's my favorite of the ones you posted. The lines stand out so well, as do the textures. The black and white takes it to another level, IMO.
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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on 01/27/18 at 5:07 pm EST
Registered on 11/19/03, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments
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They are totally different images. I can't say that I prefer one or the other, like comparing berry pie to chocolate cake. I like the processing you have done with this. The crop is effective for B&W and I like the strong contrast. Works for me.
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- John Mason
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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on 01/27/18 at 7:44 pm EST
Registered on 12/10/15, 104 Posts, 1112 Comments
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This is excellent, Lon. I really like the high contrast processing which makes the delicate branch structures standout beautifully against the dark background. Having said that, I think I prefer the color version.
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Dave Dillemuth
Santa Barbara, California
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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on 01/27/18 at 10:24 pm EST
Registered on 02/07/04, 414 Posts, 7115 Comments
Hard to pick which one I like more because they both convey a different mood to me, Lon. This one has some wonderful details and textures while being a little somber and mysterious while the color version is more vibrant and upbeat. You can not go wrong with either one, but I prefer the color one slightly.
Ed
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Comment posted by Richard Teller on 01/28/18 at 11:55 am EST
Registered on 08/23/10, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments
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You always amaze me. You can make interesting compositions out of things I would not have looked at twice. The B&W work really well here. You are a real fine art photographer.
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Richard Teller
Scottsbluff, NE
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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on 01/28/18 at 3:51 pm EST
Registered on 02/01/04, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments
Lon, I prefer the color versions of this but do find this one quite interesting. The high contrast has a stark look and feel that really emphasis the tree lines and shape. Lots of texture and detail.
Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.
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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on 01/28/18 at 8:43 pm EST
Registered on 04/10/05, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Thanks for the tag, but it was unnecessary. Love your shot; in fact, I like it much more than the one I sent you. Delightful tones and contrast. Absolutely love it.
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Bill Chambers
Gulf Breeze, Florida
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Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on 01/29/18 at 04:15 am EST
Registered on 10/26/09, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments
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Bw works well here. On the fence on the off centered comp.
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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on 01/30/18 at 12:10 am EST
Registered on 11/24/06, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments
Thanks very much for your comments on this one folks. I appreciate you taking the time, especially after seeing this alder tree so many times.... ;-)
I too prefer and saw this one in color; although certainly graphic enough with good contrast/light/dark to warrant exploring in b&w. So thanks again Bill!
Especially want to thank Richard for your kind words! Thank you!
Lon
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To photograph is to hold one's breath, when all faculties converge to capture fleeting reality. It's at that precise moment that mastering an image becomes a great physical and intellectual joy. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Comment posted by Igor Doncov on 01/30/18 at 12:42 pm EST
Registered on 11/22/14, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments
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I prefer the color one as well - for the color and the more complex composition. What was unexpected to me is that I prefer the small version to the large version in this one. The larger version is of course sharper but I preferred a bit less contrast that the smaller one provides. This, however, could be due to how my web browser decides to blow the image up.
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Comment posted by David Schoen on 01/30/18 at 2:46 pm EST
Registered on 11/06/06, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments
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When I first saw the thumbnail, it reminded me of one of those black-and-white electrical spark images or lightning images. Seen large, it has very nice range of black-and-white tonal qualities that accentuate the texture in this image. Good job on capturing the essence of this Alder tree.
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Comment posted by Peter Richter on 02/04/18 at 2:59 pm EST
Registered on 11/10/10, 218 Posts, 2723 Comments
Lon, your color version offers various areas of interest that complement the delicate structure of the tree interestingly for me. I think the b&w presentation has gone a bit too far reducing the complexity of the scene.
Maybe choosing a lower contrast and providing some more richness of nuances could help.
For me personally, your last color version is my favorite portrait of this tree.
Peter
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Comment posted by Anil Rao on 02/06/18 at 02:39 am EST
Registered on 11/15/03, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments
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Love the strength and the elegance of this tree. A very strong photographic statement.
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Anil Rao
Santa Clara, California
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