Eye of the Storm

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 29, 2014235 views10 comments

Taken back in the spring in Yellowstone. If anyone knows what kind of tree that is please let me know. Thanks for looking, comments appreciated.

D800
24-70
f/11
1/80
iso 400
48mm

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 29, 2014 at 10:19 AM

I really like the moodiness of this, with the isolated tree outlined against a foreboding sky. Works well.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 29, 2014 at 1:20 PM

Carey,

Sorry, I can't help with the identification. I like the image though and particularly the mood you've captured/created. As a minor nit before printing, I think I see a touch of halo around the top of the tree and the mountains. Could just be me though.

pat

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Comment posted by gary phillips on November 29, 2014 at 4:34 PM

Really nice, Carey. I'd have to guess Juniper on the tree. Love the sky and the placement of the tree low in the frame. I'd have to echo Pat's comment on the halos although pretty minor. There is also a dust spot just above the right ridge line. Minor stuff, great image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 29, 2014 at 9:21 PM

Looks a bit like a Mountain Mahogany but I can't say for sure from the b&w. Framed against that dramatic sky it really stands out. Nicely done

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Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 30, 2014 at 2:10 PM

I like the tension created by the lone tree and the stormy sky. The tones look pretty nice.

Sorry, can't help with ID of the tree: a larger color version may help.

--P

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on December 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Regarding the halo around the tree, I looked at that during processing and concluded it was natural. Regardless, if it's distracting then might be worth trying to fix.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 1, 2014 at 12:43 PM

It's a fine moody image, Carey, with the isolated tree against the stormy sky.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on December 1, 2014 at 5:22 PM

The tones look very good to me, and the mood moves me.

Images like this fine capture remind to take the time and appreciate what is in front of me on this day. I am not sure why, but these kind of images help me to reflect on life Carey.

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Comment posted by Carey Closs on December 3, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Thanks Mark and Ryan

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Comment posted by Lucy Aron on December 4, 2014 at 11:13 PM

Very nice b & w. Way off-center of the tree somehow really balances the composition.

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