Connection

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 21, 2010204 views13 comments

In the early morning fog, a passing cloud appears to connect to this often photographed tree in the Cades Cove area of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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13 comments

Comment posted by INGOMA on September 21, 2010 at 9:36 PM

Absolutely fantastic! The quality of light here is singular!

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 21, 2010 at 10:23 PM

What a great eye to see this comp and light. This is very appealing to look at.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on September 21, 2010 at 11:09 PM

Interesting image. I have mixed emotions about it. The light is very artistic, but it almost looks over exposed. The cop is good and the longer I look at it the more I like it.

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Comment posted by Richard Hartmann on September 22, 2010 at 12:18 AM

I like everything about this pic. I like the colors of this clean and simple comp. I think the bright exposure adds to the ethereal feel.

I might be temped to crop a wee bit off the top….. just a small amount.

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Comment posted by Andrew Finlayson on September 22, 2010 at 12:40 AM

I really like this. The fog has an almost veiling flare look about it. Nice work.

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on September 22, 2010 at 8:28 AM

This is fantastic, Mike. I really like it!

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Comment posted by Nicolas Belokurov on September 22, 2010 at 8:48 AM

Yep, very well seen. Dreamy and soft.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on September 22, 2010 at 3:06 PM

Fantastic. Wonderful feel, light and color. Looks like a breath of fresh air.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 22, 2010 at 5:04 PM

I really like the transition of light across this. The simple comp and excellent color make it a joy to look at.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 22, 2010 at 9:42 PM

Mike,

How dreamy is this?? Great atmosphere, mood and I really like the mix of fog and the inclusion of sky and the nice wispy cloud. Not really a nit, but I think the green/yellow of the tree is a little strong - no biggie.

And as a little side note for future reference.... the field looks cultivated which really makes this better suited for the Man & Nature gallery, but will leave this one in since it's already been out here for a bit.

Lon

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Comment posted by Richard Siggins on September 22, 2010 at 10:32 PM

I've attempted to photograph this tree several times in different seasons and none have come out as nice as this one Mike. The greens seem a bit unnatural but the color contrasts are beautiful.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on September 23, 2010 at 2:11 PM

The light and colour look great Mike, very nice looking tree too.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Donald Case on September 24, 2010 at 6:51 PM

I love how the mist acts as a diffuser filter, giving the tree a soft romantic feel to it.

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