Simplicity

Gallery: LandscapePosted March 1, 2011232 views14 comments

Uncompahgre National Forest, Colorado

I have to confess my jealousy of all the great black and white images from Yosemite that have been posted here recently. I'm just too busy with volleyball coaching to get out and shoot anything or go anywhere, thus this archived photo from fall of 2009 and my attempt to play the black and white game.

Canon 5Dmk2, 70-200 f/4

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Rick Goldwasser on March 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM

Perfect title for this one. The dark background and shooting at f/4 really put the emphasis on the single trunk - nicely done!

Registered on May 10, 2009, 127 Posts, 970 Comments

Comment posted by Jake Case on March 1, 2011 at 4:57 PM

I love the texture and mood brought out by the black and white, and of the course the single trunk as the focal point is outstanding. I kind of think the trunk at the top and bottom is a little dark, but that's my one small nit. Great work!

Registered on December 13, 2010, 38 Posts, 167 Comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on March 1, 2011 at 6:03 PM

Fitting title for a nicely composed image. The out of focus trunks on the left give balance to the wavy trunk.

Registered on August 5, 2004, 1007 Posts, 5595 Comments

Comment posted by Eva McDermott on March 1, 2011 at 7:10 PM

You are a master of these tree trunk images Jimmy. I like your choice of B&W conversion and the shimmering light on the right side of the trunk. Beautiful and ethereal.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on March 1, 2011 at 7:27 PM

I like the composition and detail of this made clear and pure with your b/w presentation. Well done! Ken S

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Pramod Viswanath on March 1, 2011 at 10:22 PM

Fabulous image Jummy!

Registered on December 4, 2008, 60 Posts, 697 Comments

Comment posted by Abdullaziz Bin Ali on March 1, 2011 at 11:32 PM

this art is telling a story
Love it

Registered on May 31, 2009, 112 Posts, 1590 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on March 1, 2011 at 11:39 PM

Don't feel bad, this is nice! I don't have anything remotely like it. Your playing the game well!

Chris

Registered on March 13, 2007, 500 Posts, 8365 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Marcellini on March 2, 2011 at 9:46 AM

Works well for me Jimmy. I may go more pano but I also like it as is.

Registered on November 27, 2007, 250 Posts, 2468 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 2, 2011 at 10:06 AM

I like this a lot Jimmy. The selective focus and the lighting work really well together for a compelling image.

Weird. I commented on this image yesterday but my comment is gone. ??

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on March 2, 2011 at 6:46 PM

A fascinating image, Jimmy! I like the conversion and your comp is great.

Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Metternich on March 2, 2011 at 8:45 PM

Very Nice Jimmy!

Registered on June 19, 2009, 276 Posts, 6240 Comments

Comment posted by Jared Ropelato on March 2, 2011 at 11:09 PM

simple and clean. Great contrast, tones and light. Great image.

Registered on March 1, 2011, 25 Posts, 204 Comments

Comment posted by Kent Mearig on March 3, 2011 at 12:55 AM

It's the departure from simplicity that makes this work so well. The eerie out of focus trunks on the left play a very important role.

Registered on September 4, 2006, 237 Posts, 4748 Comments