November Oak

Gallery: Man & NaturePosted December 22, 2012239 views14 comments

This oak tree stands by the Hwy 23 bridge near Spring Green, WI and is just a few miles from my home. On this November morning I enjoyed the early morning light along with the fog coming off the Wisconsin River. The home of Frank Lloyd Wright (Taliesin) sits on top of the hill just past this bridge on the right.
Canon, 70-300L @70mm, iso 200, f/8 and 1/400 se.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on December 22, 2012 at 4:09 PM

The light on that tree is gorgeous! I love the contrast between it and the muted/foggy bridge.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on December 23, 2012 at 7:27 AM

I totally agree with Eirini; that was my first impression of this too; the light and sharpness of the tree against the softness of the foggy bridge. Secondarily, I also like the lines; there is the diagonal of the bridge and its reflection against the verticals of the concrete supports connecting them and the tight verticals on the reddish edge and very short ones on the railing. This vertical aspect is picked up in the tree trunk and in its bark.

But then, very interestingly, that one branch kind of mimicks the bridge, making a visual bridge over the actual bridge from starting at the connection with the tree all the way over to the far side of the bridge.

Real nice!

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Comment posted by John Neukirch on December 23, 2012 at 7:46 AM

This is one of those images that you just can't take your eyes off of. You captured the fog perfectly, Great light, tremendous DOF. Sharp details. You nailed it Nick, great job.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on December 23, 2012 at 4:28 PM

Wonderful for all the ways already stated. For seeing and recording this warm moment I say thanks and Merry Christmas.

Charlie

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 23, 2012 at 5:23 PM

Thanks guys! & Happy Holidays! Nick

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Comment posted by Mark Pelton on December 23, 2012 at 8:15 PM

very nice image design, Nick. wonderful conditions.

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Comment posted by Nick Palmieri on December 26, 2012 at 2:20 PM

Real sweet image. Has so many nice things going on. My "camera club" instincts keep telling me that the tree branches are too overpowering..but..the more I look the more a really think it adds to the interest and mood of the scenes. Well done in my opinion!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 26, 2012 at 6:23 PM

Thank you Mark & Nick! I really appreciate your thoughts. Best of a New Year to you! Nick

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 27, 2012 at 8:25 AM

Great comp Nick, beautiful warm light, interesting contrasts between the textures in the tree and the and the fog. I also like the layers and the counterpoint between the shape of the tree and the geometric shapes in the bridge. Beautiful work.

pat

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Comment posted by John&Patty Benway on December 28, 2012 at 3:45 PM

Beautiful light and atmosphere, really pretty scene Nick. Perfect in every way.
John

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 28, 2012 at 7:05 PM

Hey Pat and John, Thanks much guys! Nick

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 31, 2012 at 12:31 PM

Lovely light, Nick. The oak is beautiful and the softly fading bridge and it's even quieter reflection are a great foil for the tree. I could see this cropped a bit from the top, but it's great as presented.