Swirls + Alt

Gallery: LandscapePosted October 5, 20179,045 views14 comments

I was struck by the varied texture and color of this section of a standing lodgepole pine at the St. Mary's Pass Trailhead. The warm, early morning light helped to bring this old tree to life.

Any ideas on a better title?

Nikon D7100
Nikkor 18-140 @ 70mm
f-16 @ 1/80, ISO 125
TK's v4 Luminosity Masks.

Please see the large version. Thanks!

Thank you for thoughts on my recent postings, and on this one too. cool

--P

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 5, 2017 at 3:49 PM

I like this a lot! Really minor, but I might consider a little vignette along the left side and top left corner to keep attention in the frame. But like I said, very minor. And maybe brighten the low-middle tones a little in the upper third? Really well seen and executed.

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

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on October 5, 2017 at 5:54 PM

Preston, These are just so interesting to see. Wonderful color, texture and detail. Very nice!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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

Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on October 5, 2017 at 6:14 PM

I love all the waves and textures along with the play of light...How about "Natural" Wood Carving....?

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on October 5, 2017 at 8:12 PM

This has really nice color, textures, shapes, swirls and details Preston.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on October 5, 2017 at 8:26 PM

Beautiful bark abstract, Preston. Love the flame white areas accented by the nice morning light. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 6, 2017 at 11:20 AM

Preston,

Where was this? When did you get this? where was I? I don't remember this... angel

But sure glad you found it. I really like the richness of the browns to golden browns. And for some reason my initial thought was to turn this on its side, turning CW. I think there's a nice flow (when rotated) from the UL to LR with the darker knot anchoring. What makes this one unique are the lighter, frosty-shaped like areas (for lack of a better description.) This is a intimate and terrific study. Good eye on this one!

I would agree with a slight burn of the lighter streak heading out the bottom, but that's minor.

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 6, 2017 at 1:35 PM

Another fine example of these intimate various tree profiles, Preston. Very nice indeed. No thought for change here for me and the warm tone works perfectly IMO. You must have a neat collection of these by now for a good start on large wall gallery I would think..... laugh

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on October 6, 2017 at 7:08 PM

Thanks for your suggestions, everyone! I did my best to implement them.

Here is what I did...

Used a TK burn layer on the upper left corner and left side, and the white area at bottom, at 16% brush opacity
Used a TK Mask to bring up mids in the upper third
Used a levels layer after TK Sharpen to pop the high values (243) and reduced the mids (0.98).

If you have any further suggestions, please share them.

Lon: This the standing pine right next to the trail. At the time, I believe you were shooting the hollow snag off to the right the morning after the storm.
--P

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

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on October 6, 2017 at 7:19 PM

The repost is working well for me!

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on October 6, 2017 at 8:39 PM

Yep, the repost is the ticket here, Preston.
Head scratch?....I just realized you posted a large version too. I might take another look at mine.

Registered on February 25, 2006, 525 Posts, 8448 Comments

Comment posted by Rudy Ruberti on October 7, 2017 at 2:34 AM

This is really nice and I think the repost is even better.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 7, 2017 at 7:23 AM

Preston: A great find and really good vision. I do like the original but the repost is a fine improvement. Most excellent.>=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Lon Overacker on October 7, 2017 at 12:37 PM

Hey PB,

Small and subtle changes can make big differences. Nice job on the rework!

Although I'm a bit disappointed you didn't implement my suggestion of a horizontal presentation. sad

(just kidding for those folks reading...)

Lon

Registered on November 24, 2006, 521 Posts, 19147 Comments

Comment posted by Shirley Freeman on October 7, 2017 at 2:42 PM

I really love this, Preston. The lines, textures, colors, it all works so well together to make a wonderful image. Well seen and captured.

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