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WC547 - Palm Tree Bark

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Palm Tree Bark

Place: Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Superior, AZ
Date: April 28, 2009
Equipment: Nikon D200, Nikkor AF-S 300/2.8 & TC20E (2x), G1325, RRS BH-55, Sidekick
Exposure: ISO 400, aperture priority matrix metered, 1/40th @ f/7.1, -1/3rd ev
Raw, PS CS3 on Mac, modest crop

On a slow day for bird photography I put my avian rig into "macro" mode on this interesting pattern in the bark of a palm tree.

Honest critiques requested; all comments appreciated. Please see the larger version for maximum impact.

Comments

9 comments

Comment posted by Todd Bloomquist on August 12, 2012 at 7:34 PM

Richard, I really like macro shots and this one caught my eye. It would be interesting to see what it would look like as a B&W, too. The little bit of cobweb in the lower left was a little distracting to my eye; I think in part because I love the texture of the rest of the tree. Nice work taking advantage of a slow bird day; a very nice shot.

Todd

Registered on January 21, 2012, 10 Posts, 51 Comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 12, 2012 at 8:38 PM

That's what is so great about macro photography; you can always find something to shoot.

I'd say you found something quite interesting and produced a wonderful image! I really like the crisscrossing horizontal lines in the bark contrasting with the smaller vertical lines in the inside bark areas. Makes for great texture and design. Nice!

Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on August 12, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Nice composition of pattern and texture.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on August 13, 2012 at 7:22 PM

Nice comp utilizing these great lines.

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Comment posted by Paul Rebmann on August 14, 2012 at 7:04 AM

This is my favorite of the first 8 pics in this weekly challenge. And I don't think it is because it reminds me of chocolate brownies, although it does.
Very nice texture and light.

Paul

Registered on July 17, 2012, 31 Posts, 122 Comments

Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 14, 2012 at 6:15 PM

The repeating patterns, textures, and fine details carry this a long way Rich.
And one can use their imagination to take it many different ways..
Nice work for s slow day

Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments

Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on August 15, 2012 at 4:31 PM

Lovely as is. I never would have guess it was a from a palm tree, but once told, it makes sense. Love the diamonds and horizontal feel of it. Nice detail.

Registered on November 11, 2011, 404 Posts, 1639 Comments

Comment posted by Doug Koepsel on August 16, 2012 at 10:41 AM

The large image really shows the weathery texture well. I like the play of the curved horizontal lines against the vertical cracks.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on August 16, 2012 at 11:13 AM

Great abstract. This could be an aerial view of some of the butte and canyon country out your way. I really like the warm creamy colors and especially the repeated pattern with subtle variations.

Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments