Trees #2

I rather like the way the golden leaves and reddish twigs mask the trunk while at the same time, the larger element of the tree makes the image a bit less abstract. An interesting composition and one I truly enjoy.

Peter, you definitely have an eye for the intimate scenes, really like the way the small branches intertwine creating this very interesting composition, along with the very natural colors. Beautifully seen and presented.
John

A riot of color in the leaves all over the frame, and the big tree trunk anchors the scene nicely. Kind of the calm in the midst of chaos.

I like the way the residual leaves create a graphic pattern through the scene. The upper part of the trunk with the lighter area pulls my eye out of the frame a bit.

Peter, You have such a wonderful eye for these scenes. I too like the pattern of the leaves all across the frame, and then the trunk making a nice anchor as mentioned. The colors are so natural...and beautiful. I also like your processing on this one alot! Well done.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

The trunk was a nice surprise here, as I didn't notice it for a few seconds. It's dark form seems to be standing quietly in the background, waiting for someone to notice it. The golden leaves are that good distraction! Lots of good color, as well...

Peter,

You might guess I love these intimate, order-from-chaos scenes. This one works very well - in spite of the chaotic nature. The only small nit I have Daniel mentioned as well, and that's the upper part of the trunk that is different, and much lighter. Can't figure out if that's blown snow, or the trunk itself with simply a different stage of aging, or disease on it, or something. It does pulls the eye. I think cropping down some would still leave a very effective composition is still portray that order-from-chaos look.

Well seen and captured.

Lon

Your image has some wonderful abstract qualities Peter. I like this a lot especially with the phantom tree trunk (with a touch of snow) in the background.

Really nice intimate landscape with just enough structure to make this really work. I really like the weight of the large tree contrasting with the delicate branches and leaves.

I like the very intimate nature of this composition. I have the feeling of being "inside". The twigs and leaves create an interesting pattern. Combined with trunk which provides context, this becomes a meaningful composition.
Not long and the leaves will be gone there...
Lets hope for some snow!