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Living and Dead WC 663
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Living and Dead WC 663

by Jim Lockhart

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 4, 2014174 views4 comments
I'm guessing this rotting log hasn't been a living tree in quite some time, but its still providing a wonderful habitat for the moss and probably many insects inside. I am always attracted by the vibrant green of moss in the woods.
Taken in October at a local preserve; Sony a77II, Tamron 16-300 zoom at 16 mm, ISO 250, 1/40, f/3.5, HH. I cropped about 1/3 from the top to eliminate background trees, increased contrast a bit and sharpened in PaintShop Pro. Comments and suggestions always welcome and thanks for viewing.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 4, 2014 at 11:02 PM
I like the living-dead contrast, it is very well captured. I find the leaves in the foreground to be a bit too large and out of focus, and thus distracting, it tends to take my attention away from the moss-covered stump. But cropping wouldn't work, I think. Could you re-shoot with smaller aperture and a tripod ? or is the place already covered in snow?
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 5, 2014 at 8:23 AM
Neat take on natural recycling, Jim. Both the fallen leaves and the rotting log show the aging process well, while that wonderfully green moss (and I don't have a clue as to how old it might be) suggests rebirth. I too think that a bit more dof in the foreground would be good, especially as a death/regrowth image, I think having that mushroom (lrc) sharp would be a nice improvement.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on December 5, 2014 at 2:35 PM
Thanks Mark and Alberto for your useful comments. Don't know if I can get out there again for a retake, but I'll keep your suggestions in mind.
Registered on February 19, 2013, 91 Posts, 500 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 5, 2014 at 7:21 PM
Hi Jim :wavey: Yes !!to us there is death!! but to nature. everything lives on being recycled. the tree trunk will eventually be valuable compost.. perhaps the moss speeds the process,. everything ages for a purpose. :wink: :smile:


Albert Darmo
Canada
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