Crazy Cottonwood

Gallery: FloraPosted October 23, 2011296 views14 comments

Sony A700
Tokina 828 ATX Pro @ 180mm, CPL
ISO 200, 1/40 @ f8

On a swing through Yellowstone's Lamar Valley I could not pass this strange cottonwood. For another Lamar view go here. All comments welcome. >=))>

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14 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on October 23, 2011 at 10:26 PM

I really like the colors in this photo, Bill. The bluish background makes such a nice contrast for the yellow tree. I like the lines of the tree and the contrast of textures in this also. One thought I had would be to crop up some from the bottom to make the tree more the star by eliminating some of the grass. Lucky you to be in Yellowstone! Haven't been there in many years; hope to go again someday.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 23, 2011 at 10:54 PM

Love the color palette, Bill! And I like the crop suggestion. What a wonderful subject and this cottonwood looks more like one of the trees in the swamps down south. Excellent work.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on October 24, 2011 at 5:44 AM

Beautiful composition and colors, Bill

Mauro

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Comment posted by Chris Grabski on October 24, 2011 at 6:01 AM

The colours are fantastic. The background works so well.

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on October 24, 2011 at 8:09 AM

Not your typical cottonwood for sure. Wonderful structure in the tree. I really like th ecomp and how the tree is set off by the blue green BG. Very striking Bill.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on October 24, 2011 at 6:54 PM

I could see with a small crop off the bottom, but otherwise, this looks good to me. The tree stands out beautifully from the BG. Well seen, captured, processed.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 25, 2011 at 2:07 AM

I remember those cottonwoods in the Lamar Valley! Very nice photo of this tree Bill. I am jealous of your Yellowstone trip. SO jealous!

Nathan

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on October 25, 2011 at 2:29 AM

what a beautiful tree, Bill....Yellowstone is one the most beautiful places I've ever seen...great image!!!!

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 25, 2011 at 3:56 AM

Excellent color contrast and marvelous separation from BG. Very well done Bill.

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Comment posted by Philip Schwarz on October 25, 2011 at 10:01 AM

Beautiful capture. The blue background contrasted with the cottonwood colors are outstanding.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 25, 2011 at 11:45 AM

Magical colouring, Bill ! A marvellous specimen photographed against the perfect background. In the larger version especially the grasses and leaves of the cottonwood dance before the eyes !!

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 25, 2011 at 12:35 PM

Definitely unique. the tree has great character and your colors are wonderful.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 25, 2011 at 10:45 PM

Hi Bill ! Another marvelous capture of natures wonders in Yellowstone! This tree has amazing lines and character. love the composition and color .
Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on October 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM

Nice job with the tree set against the shaded mountain. I like the comp including the foreground grasses & willows. I think they help create atmosphere and balance between the foreground yellows and the blue background. That is a very striking tree.

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