100 Sq. Yards #3

I really like this one Lon, the (almost ! ) repetition of shapes works here and I don't mind the chaos, which does begin to approach order as you said. Processing looks good in all three, I think I like the first in the series best.

Lon, this image is my favorite one from your recent series. I especially enjoy the kind of rhythm in the trees that is repeated in the background. A nicely balanced composition to my eye, with some subtle but intriguing dynamics.

Peter

I think the trees take up too much space in this one, so my preference still goes to your first one. I really enjoyed the simplicity of that one. You sure are learning with the processing, because in my humble opinion, this is the best processing of them all. So my dream team would be this processing applied to the first comp!

Edit: having a massive cold, my brain isn't working optimal, so I opened the large version after writing the above (I know, what was I thinking, right?!), and I must say I have to disagree with myself. The small intertwined twigs in these trees look a bit like a mess in the small version, but they really shine in the large version. So my final verdict: nr 1 and 3 are my favorites, since both have different qualities of their own. The processing of nr 3 wins.

I like the pattern of the trees in the foreground - but the barely visible rocks in the background also add a lot to the image, as they make you wonder what the branches might be hiding. I think I would try to increase the yellow saturation a bit and move the color balance of the rocks a bit towards red (or magenta?).

This is my favorite of the the three. I like the balance of the comp and the tree lines hold it together nicely. I would pop the background yellow, and me being me, I would back off the blues.  :). Very well done, Lon. 

I think I agree with you on this image, Lon. It's beginning to look like a Jackson Pollock creation. It's a bit too busy for my taste, becoming more of an abstract with less relationship to it's subject. It's an image that appeals more to the intellectual side of the brain.

Lon,
This is really a great series. The colors and patterns are beautiful and all of the images have a strong graphic appeal. I don't find this one too busy as I can make order out a repeating pattern created by the three main trunks. Having said this, my preference is for the first post. To me it is the strongest composition and I like the richer, darker rendering.

Lon, at first blush I felt this wsa too busy. But after looking at it a few times (especially the large version) I think it has fine sense of place and a certain order extracted from the chaos.

From a tone standpoint, I think the parts of the wall in the shade are a bit too dark. Also, I am not seeing the blue that Harley commented upon. The snow on the trees looks very nice, and the sunlit parts of the wall look fine to me.

--P

Hi  Lon   Being  a  tree   lover &  hugger,    this is  my favourite ..      to find three  trees  in unison so  beautifully  shaped  ,   is  alone  an great.  accomplishment.   again  you have  captured  a wonderful quality of detail, color and light.


Albert Darmo
Canada

The triple trunks work great as a foreground here, Lon and they're well matched to the 3 large bright areas behind.  The shape similarities of the trunks create a feeling of dancing. This is my favorite.

Interesting looking at this version and then reading the comments. The split comments between those favoring the repeating shapes and abstract quality vs. those that think the image is too busy reflect my own mixed feelings. In the end, I think this one works on its own, but I prefer the simplicity of the previous versions. 

Lon, Another beautiful shot from here and all of these have been wonderful photography. I think the first one is still my favorite.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

You are making it tough to pick a favorite from this series, Lon. Each is beautiful and can stand on their own merits. This one is more complex and thought provoking with the repeating shapes of the three trees, while the first is less complicated and more to the point with the one tree. Just depends on your mood. All three are winners IMO.

Ed

Nice abstract kind of image.  When one looks closely at it you can begin to see many repeated patterns in what appears to be lots of branches.  All the trees leaning the same way, etc. are neat IMO.

Thank you everyone for you comments and observations!!  This really shows how we all individually react differently to images, have different impressions, likes, dislikes, etc.  There really is no universal appeal, let alone with colors, contrasts, etc.

Thanks again!

No worries, Lon. These images are never tiring to look at. This is a delightful and well balanced composition and the elements - snow and dark branches - have the perfect backdrop. I partiularly like the tapering of the branches from bottom to top. I can see this being on a wall.

Hi Lon,

I am very much enjoying this series of images you have posted using El Capitan as the backdrop for the beautiful trees. This particular capture is more so stimulating for the active part of my brain trying to make sense of the world. There is a lot to take in, but I am finding this image very enjoyable. I enjoy how the three branches create some structure and flow to this fine capture.

this is a no doubt beautiful and dynamic image with a lot to enjoy Lon.

In an ideal world, I would love to see a bit more of El Capitan to be showing in between the first and second branch in the lower half of the frame like it is showing between branch two and three.

A great little series, and it is always a pleasure Lon!!!