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Reaching Up

by beth summer

Gallery: FloraPosted November 7, 201040 views12 comments
My turn to contribute to the "looking up into the trees" shot :biggrin: One of my many oaks at home...I liked the way the branches meandered through the image. I kept light because I liked the "ambiance" the light created.

d80, f8, a bit of orton

Critiques and comments are always welcomed and appreciated.

Comments

12 comments
Comment posted by Carol Hyman on November 7, 2010 at 10:35 AM
The pattern of tree limbs is interesting, Beth. I especially like the one on the left. I'm not sure about the orton effect; I think that's a personal matter to decide.

Carol
Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 7, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Beth: I like this as presented and think the Orton is a net plus. I like the branches too. Well extracted and captured. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on November 7, 2010 at 3:07 PM
I like this POV Beth. Orton effect works well here
Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 7, 2010 at 3:57 PM
They really do look like meanders Beth. I wonder if the forces and mathematics that create them in rivers and streams are the same in oak trees? I shoot trees all the time and rarely get anything I like. For my tastes this is very beautiful. The thumbnail doesn't begin to do it justice. Superb composition, subdued sympathetic light and a mood that appeals to me. I think your use of a a subtle Orton treatment here was inspired. Hope you can tell I like this one.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Strand on November 7, 2010 at 4:43 PM
I too like the way the main limbs twist in and out of the glorious colors of foliage.... very well done!
Registered on March 30, 2008, 416 Posts, 2885 Comments
Comment posted by jamie pringle on November 7, 2010 at 5:21 PM
I like the weaving of the branches in and out of the leaves. Soft color, soft focus, and easy on the eyes :toast:
Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 7, 2010 at 9:14 PM
Hi Beth :wavey: I love tree shots :jump: And i love the color and lines of this presentation :eek: :cool: :smile:
Albert Darmo. Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on November 7, 2010 at 9:33 PM
You did a great job finding your comp here, Beth! It's a wonderful shot and I really like the Orton effect you added. Very nicely done!
Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 7, 2010 at 10:31 PM
A very cohesive comp and I really like the subdued color in this one. Excellent take on this type of shot.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on November 8, 2010 at 1:08 AM
Excellent image with fabulous patterns. It must be a quite old oak tree. Well done Beth. :smile:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 10, 2010 at 2:11 AM
Beautiful Beth :toast:
i like the Orton, this and Brigitte image remind me of Lothlorien from my fav. books (Lord of the Rings) :biggrin:
Registered on September 16, 2010, 60 Posts, 1370 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 11, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Beth, you must have found a hole in the middle of the oak where the branches are free of leaves. They become lines and curves of a very nice design. I like very much this very warm photo.
Take care.
Registered on February 3, 2007, 827 Posts, 5052 Comments