2 Samuel 1:19

Gallery: FloraPosted July 26, 2011129 views12 comments

Sony A700
Minolta 24-85 @ 40mm
ISO 200, 1/40 @ f11, CPL

The splendor of Israel lies slain on your heights.
Oh how the mighty have fallen!

When I came upon this scene along the Tioga Pass road in Yosemite a couple of years ago this passage immediately came to mind. King David lamented the death of his dearest friend Jonathan and Jonathan's father King Saul in battle. The live trees reminded me of comrades standing over a mighty fallen warrior. All comments welcome.>=))>

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12 comments

Comment posted by Miro Susta on July 26, 2011 at 2:41 AM

Excellent subject Bill. I like the composition with large trunk in the front. Well done.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on July 26, 2011 at 6:10 AM

I loved to read the story u've created for the image Bill

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on July 26, 2011 at 6:44 AM

I like the strong colors and shapes. I also like how it doesn't feel cluttered even though there are so many parts.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on July 26, 2011 at 8:09 AM

Interesting Bill. For me this one is more Jonah 2:9. I immediately imagine the ribs of a whale. Superb composition and it's really good to see a blue sky. Like Gary's last post, this image is full of associations.

pat

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Comment posted by scott lanz on July 26, 2011 at 8:12 AM

Bill, I like the image and the metaphor.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 26, 2011 at 11:33 AM

A lovely photo in the strongest light. Well done, Bill!

When David first learned of the death of Saul, from the man who killed him, he ordered that man killed. A tragedy all around! Strong stuff!

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on July 26, 2011 at 7:53 PM

Aptly titled and very nicely quoted & portrayed Bill. I have also enjoyed your garden tour a lot - even if I have not been great at posting on each of them.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 26, 2011 at 9:21 PM

A wonderful story to go with the image. Looks like Saul fell on a lot of swords.

Beautiful color and light. The comp works great with the lines crossing.

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

Bill:
This is a giant tree! Even the limbs are massive. Nice title and analogy.

Like the blue sky (poloriser used?) which sadly is a rare sight where I am nowadays.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 27, 2011 at 9:25 AM

The strong light and deep shadows actually enhance the drama. The color of the sky is striking and the living trees a nice foil for the fallen giant. The title and quote add a lot to the strength of this image.

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Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on July 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM

A real compositional winner in my opinion Bill. The broken branches leading for the live trees make this for me.
Bob

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on August 2, 2011 at 7:05 AM

Hi bill

Love this composition

Agree with Pat about the similarity to whale bones. To me , war is ugly. this image is beautiful

Albert Darmo

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