King of Trees

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 13, 2015211 views19 comments

I really do like such graphic images and whenever it's snowing I am looking for such opportunities. I also take notes over the year whenever I see a subject that might be suitable for such a graphic image and go back there when I think the conditions might be perfect. When Jan Geerk, a fellow swiss photographer based in Basel told me on that sunday after christmas that it started snowing in this part of switzerland, I decided to check this location after I finished shooting snow images in my local area. And I'm glad I did.

D810,70-200/f2.8 @70mm, iso 125, f11, 1/20sec

Comments

19 comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on January 13, 2015 at 4:26 PM

The central tree is a beautiful majestic structure. I really like it. I don't think you are getting the best composition from these elements though. I would crop from the left, eliminating the farthest 2 trees and centering the main subject.

I also like the graphic interpretation you have created. It does indeed look like a drawing.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Aaron Feinberg on January 13, 2015 at 4:53 PM

Holy crap this is amazing. Unassuming at first but the comp is off the charts. Perfect spacing to the trees. Masterpiece. Also worth a b/w conversion as well. Kudos!

aF

Registered on October 26, 2009, 399 Posts, 2789 Comments

Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on January 13, 2015 at 5:11 PM

I love such graphic images as well. This is well planned and executed. I think if the second small tree (next to the main attraction) was not there this would have been even balanced composition. But this is as good.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 492 Posts, 4580 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on January 13, 2015 at 5:50 PM

Beautiful, Bill. A real classic winter image.

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on January 13, 2015 at 5:56 PM

I really like this. The snow outlining the tracery of the branches in all the trees really sets this apart. I think the composition is just fine as it is. If the two trees on the left are cropped out, the illusion of depth, and balance with the dark hill on the right is lost somewhat.

Nicely done, sir!

--P

Registered on November 1, 2003, 471 Posts, 5188 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 13, 2015 at 9:14 PM

Great winter scene, Roland. That big tree really dominates, but including the smaller trees adds a lot of interest. The negative space on the left adds a fine subtle balance.

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

Comment posted by Matt Anderson on January 13, 2015 at 11:05 PM

Man, that, is a fantastic tree !!!
I see lots of compositions, and so much opportunity of seasons for this specimen.
A wonderful shot Mr. Moser.

Registered on September 6, 2007, 346 Posts, 2696 Comments

Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on January 13, 2015 at 11:43 PM

A beautiful image and the perfect title! You chose a point of view that makes that magnificent tree look truly royal. And the tonal and color treatments are really inspiring.

Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments

Comment posted by Stuart Williams on January 14, 2015 at 12:10 AM

i too like the graphic nature of such images and conditions. unlike others (and each to his/her own!) I am not smitten by your composition here as it doesn't seem too balanced to my eye and wonder if you flipped your camera vertically and shot a vertical of the right side of the image, zoomed in a little?

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on January 14, 2015 at 12:15 PM

This is simply stunning Bill. Excellent composition and I just love the graphic qualities.

Registered on January 4, 2009, 1015 Posts, 13229 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on January 14, 2015 at 12:18 PM

Really sweet, Bill. Love the how the snow has outlined these wonderful trees. I like your comp alot but, culd also see a crop from the right to just inside the far right tree. Regardless, sensational image. I'd also love to see this in B/W.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on January 14, 2015 at 1:13 PM

Thanks a lot for your feedbacks and suggestions on this one. This is quiet a tough location to shoot, but there are also plenty of composition opprtunities. I also will do a black and white conversion with this one.

Registered on January 29, 2010, 285 Posts, 4281 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 14, 2015 at 5:39 PM

Bill, This is Fantastic!! Excellent composition and the pencil sketch feeling is wonderful. Beautiful work on this!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments

Comment posted by Dan Kearl on January 14, 2015 at 8:17 PM

I second the raves on the comp.
The step down trees are excellent and the stark PP is perfect.....

Registered on September 2, 2013, 209 Posts, 1514 Comments

Comment posted by Carey Closs on January 15, 2015 at 2:40 AM

Very nice Bill. Love the character in the big old tree.

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Comment posted by Mark Metternich on January 15, 2015 at 5:04 PM

Very nice shot man!!!! Almost looks B+W.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on January 15, 2015 at 6:34 PM

This is just a great image. Simple composition but very effective. The line of trees lead the eye right into the image. I really like the feeling of the image also.

Registered on August 23, 2010, 1162 Posts, 6692 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 17, 2015 at 12:31 PM

Hi Bill

Agree with Aarons comment

This type of composition really inspires me to get out in the cold and hopefully capture something close to this

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Ryan Shain on January 20, 2015 at 10:55 PM

Bill I saw this image last week, and wanted to say how wonderful image. Your vision in the framing of this scene truly brings out the beauty of mother nature.

Excellent work in photography

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