Snowy Treetop

Gallery: LandscapePosted September 28, 2011268 views11 comments

Shot this several years ago at Big Bend National Park, but just got around to processing it. Don't know why it took me so long because I've always kind of liked it. Just lazy I guess. Shot on a very foggy day, hence the BG being grayed out.

LARGER version available for better detail.

D2x w/ 70-300 @ 105mm
1/125 @ f/11 - MLU & mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
No filters
tripod
Capture One 6, CS4, TK's actions

Your thoughts, as always, are greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on September 28, 2011 at 9:28 PM

I like the off-centered composition and the light, especially the slight light gradient from URC to LLC. I almost wish there were something else in the frame to maybe give an additional focal point.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 364 Posts, 22328 Comments

Comment posted by Anil Rao on September 29, 2011 at 4:50 AM

A lovely photograph. Simple and very graphic. The foggy atmosphere matches the snow laden branches.

I am glad you processed it.

Registered on November 15, 2003, 234 Posts, 4923 Comments

Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on September 29, 2011 at 11:19 AM

I really appreciate the crisp details here! I also like the separation in tone between the snow on the branches, and the foggy background. The snow covered branches stand out from the background nicely. Beautiful graphic shot.

Chris

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

Comment posted by Stan Rose on September 29, 2011 at 1:16 PM

Snow in Big Bend--how cool! Nice simple shot, Bill--'nuff said!

Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on September 29, 2011 at 2:34 PM

I tell ya what makes this image for me Bill is the luminosity of the foggy bg. There's just a lovely silvery glow eminating from behind the tree that really makes this work. I would say though, that without that light, the composition is a little static for me. But the snow-laden branches and bg light really make this one stand out.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on September 29, 2011 at 2:48 PM

Stark and compelling. I really like this

Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments

Comment posted by Abdulla Bin Touq on September 30, 2011 at 1:22 AM

The simplicity of this photograph is what I loved. Very compelling Bill

Registered on January 2, 2011, 10 Posts, 68 Comments

Comment posted by Vance Gese on September 30, 2011 at 2:35 AM

Love the pattern of these branches against the sky, Bill, and how you were able to retain textures in the snow and detail in the tree bark. The graphic design though really is superb.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 30, 2011 at 9:26 AM

How did I miss this up til now? I like the comp and I think you utilized the lines in the tree really well. The fact that this is in Big Bend makes it a rare image. Nicely done.

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

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on September 30, 2011 at 3:43 PM

I like it too, Bill--especially the larger version. What I really like is the evenness and luminosity of the background color and the details of the snow-laden branches on the tree. Makes me wonder what the area will look like this winter considering the severe drought of the area ...

Regards,

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Cindy Garwood on September 30, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Great Job bill, I love the simplicity of the shot and love the comp.

Registered on April 7, 2011, 46 Posts, 141 Comments