XXX December Subject -- "TREES" CLOSED XXX

[Stemmy]

Ok here we go - TREES is the winner

Again please keep all your posts within this thread.

Have fun

[Choogster]

http://www.staticpicturecompany.com/content/Image%20Library/Landscapes/IMG_1912.jpg

[Choogster]

http://www.staticpicturecompany.com/content/Image%20Library/Landscapes/DSC02248.jpg

[Choogster]

http://www.staticpicturecompany.com/content/Image%20Library/Landscapes/DSC02282.jpg

[Kirsty]

my entry

[Dotty.c]

almost

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Yes it is! It's my tree!!!!!

:) Posted before I think but the only decent tree one I got..

[DennisB]

Went out this afternoon to take some pictures for the "Trees" theme. Weather was great, for a change.

I liked these ones, although I must admit I got a bit distracted by the waterfall.

[Arca-dog]

Mucked around with trees for fun last year... is it too late?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Went out this afternoon to take some pictures for the "Trees" theme. Weather was great, for a change.

I liked these ones, although I must admit I got a bit distracted by the waterfall.

Weather horrible down here... :( But LOVE the waterfall... :)

[DennisB]

Mucked around with trees for fun last year... is it too late?

Hi Arca,

I find your picture of the trees very appealing. Can't really figure out why. That is one of the wonders of photography I suppose. Is it the two isolated trees in such an open and flat landscape? Is it the fact the two trees are like companions struggling to get by, each offering shelter to the other in times of need? Is it the way the two trees have survived in spite of the hand (and chainsaw) of man? Who cares? I like it ! I don't often find images that seem to have so many possible stories being told within the frame.

[DennisB]

Weather horrible down here... :( But LOVE the waterfall... :)

The waterfall was in full spate. We had heavy rain for three or four days before it changed for the better. Scottish weather !

[Kirsty]

what happened to the trees arca-dog?! When i saw that image i felt really sorry for them - cant say why, prob bcos they are so small. lovley image looks really good in b&w

[Arca-dog]

I see the trees every morning when dog walking, they must have been hit by lightning at some time; they do interest me.

There is a bleakness about the picture which appeals to me and positioning the trees into the left third helps to make them look more "lost".

Only works in b&w, did a little more than simply desaturate the file (I actually shot it digitally!), tried for an infra red effect using the colour slides, gaussian blur and adding noise for the grainy feel.

Unusually for me I shot it for fun and haven't tried to sell it anywhere :D

[piticu]

winter trees

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

VERY nice.... Piticu.. very nice....

how do you get that "rustic look"...

[piticu]

from trial and error i have now a curve preset saved on my computer. i'd be glad to share it if you like. just tell me how.

thank you, im happy that you like them.

[Stemmy]

You could save the action into a zip file and upload it as normal.

[piticu]

Of course, stupid me.
There you go. Unzip, open curve dialog, load it.

[Arca-dog]

Piticu's first two have more of the ghostly blur about them that I was trying for in my shot.
If the footprints were more definite then the final one would be the "top of the tree" (sorry) for me.

PS... Having read the rules my piccy cannot be included as it was a stock image but I will submit properly next time (promise).

[piticu]

thank you for you comment but im a little confuzed. WHAT footprints you are talking about?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

last photo... bottom right of picture...

I see footprints....

or dead people....

:)

[piticu]

i see only the "waves" of snow.

still ill, george? :beer:

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

yup still ill but working from home now.... :(

feel better for getting some fresh air yesterday...

Here's the foot prints...

[piticu]

:blushing:
you all are right about the footprints. damn birds! or dogs or somenting! :mad:

[Arca-dog]

And i thought that they were intentional :D

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

And i thought that they were intentional :D

They spent HOURS copy and pasting those in..... ;)

[Tim]

A warm tree!

[Kirsty]

i dont feel so cold! lol

pathway -> sorry bout the rubbish in the shot but there was nothing i could do about it unfortunately!

[Arca-dog]

Looking again in the top right, it was definitely a dog :D

[Arca-dog]

Tim- Love the "golden hour"
Kirsty- I like the knotted trees, if the rubbish is a problem either try shooting upwards from lower down or make a feature of it... environmental pollution and all that.

[tonymidd]

A few from this afternoon trying out a Sigma 15-30 mm EX apo lens on the D200

[tonymidd]

Just as found.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Hmmmmmm

That's birds for you..

I think it's a Grey Tit... But more then likely a Blue Tit now...

[Stemmy]

I think its a "Willow Tit" (Yes it is a type of bitrd) :D

[Dotty.c]

I wondered where I'd left it.

[DennisB]

I suppose that tree is where all the girls hang out? :eek: :o :D

[tonymidd]

I think you may have the wrong gender Dennis to hang out http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif

[DennisB]

I think you may have the wrong gender Dennis to hang out http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif


both hang out in different ways, for different reasons :D

[tonymidd]

both hang out in different ways, for different reasons :D True, I'm not so sure for different reasons some of the time if I remember correctly.http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

[Kirsty]

thanks arca, i cnt beleive u found it like tht, wat a waste of money is tht leavin it lying around!

[StuG]

My effort.

[Choogster]

http://www.staticpicturecompany.com/content/Galleries/K-N/Nightmare_trees.jpg

[Choogster]

http://www.staticpicturecompany.com/content/Galleries/O-S/Sunbeams_and_fur_trees_2.jpg

[Stemmy]

Love the second one Choogs. Does the first look better (Or more sinister) in Mono

[Choogster]

Might be worth a shot.

[Davey]

Some really nice images that everyone seems to have just popped out to get thisafternoon! I wish I could do that.

[Dotty.c]

Nothing wrong with that image, I like it.

[Tim]

Love the first shot Stug.. reminds me of something or somewhen.. Choogster, hope you don't mind, had a quick 2 min play with your shot in PS to see if Martin's right... What do you think??

[Choogster]

hmm. little bit too much noise added there. might look better in monochrome with the contrast brought up.

[Stemmy]

Yes I like it but its a shame you cant see the tracks any more.

They seemed to ask questions if you know what I mean.

Like your effort though.

[Kirsty]

a silver birch if im right?? :confused:

[tonymidd]

Yes I like it but its a shame you cant see the tracks any more.

They seemed to ask questions if you know what I mean.

Like your effort though.
any better?

[StuG]

I like that Tony.

Thanks Tim, the first one is a favourite of mine.
I was being a bit sneaky with the other hoping someone would point out where I went wrong with the exposure. :)

[Arca-dog]

Kirsty- I like the use of the diagonal across the frame, almost pulls the eye across, nice texture on the trunk. Shooting upwards works well doesn't it?

I too prefer the original of the tree lined lane, it had vivid colours although the sky was a little washed out for my taste.
The sepia effect is quite good though.

[Kirsty]

thanks arca, i thought i would try a different angle and its fun too, was very cold outside- i was trying to photogrpah birds but no luck im afraid!

[Tim]

Here's one I'm not sure about.. A bit messy..

[Kirsty]

i like the background but the tree looks a tad weird if thts the word 2 use- flash!

[Choogster]

bad composition - the telegraph poles in the background are a bit of a mistake.

[Renee Marquis]

This was my early morning attempt....

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

You got no snow Renee!!! I thought you chaps in NYS
got really bad snow...

[Arca-dog]

Tim... I like the colourful effect that the pop of flash has given, not too worried about composition although the telegarph poles do spoil it a little.

Renee... very peaceful, a nicely rounded image that could be framed and put on the wall... I like :)

[DennisB]

Ok. Arca's comment was the last straw. Choogster and I went out last night and chopped the telegraph poles down. We will be back tonight to remove the cables :D :D

[Stemmy]

Yes I agree. The telegraph poles and wire needed to go.

Not too sure about the sun or the amount of flash.

So here my effort. :D

[Tim]

Comedians everywhere :D :D

[DennisB]

Comedians everywhere :D :D

You are TOO kind :D

Glad you are joining in the spirit Tim. My feeling is of you cant have some fun taking photos or discussing them, then you should take up something else.

[Stemmy]

He wasnt talking to you !!!!!!:D

[DennisB]

He wasnt talking to you !!!!!!:D


I knew that he was taking about you, Martin. That's why I said he was TOOOOO kind ! :D

[Arca-dog]

Any chance of demolishing those electricity pylons too?... I can see some cables nearby in the image.
Then I think we'll be there ;)
I'll come and visit you in Strangeways with a cake with a file in it (honest).

Unusual to use flash in landscapes

[Renee Marquis]

Hey all, nope no snow..... but we did get some today.... the pic. is not my best.... just was playing with my camera... went outside my house and shot that from across the road..... will try to send another one... it snowed here a good foot last night... take care all....

[Tim]

Ah sure unusual is what I am Arca!!! Tis all about experimenting.. Here's a shot I posted before using flash in wildlife shots.. Hadn't done it before tho I like the effect.. Couldn't agree with you more Dennis.. If you can't have a laugh sure what's the point! I swear I get no work done any more thanks to this forum... :eek:

[Renee Marquis]

Hey you all...... here is my other attempt... this was with a nikoncool pix4600
cant tell any difference in my expensive camera....

[Renee Marquis]

Hey Tim love the geese flying.... those are great shots.... really hard to capture.... here is mine from a wedding....

[Kirsty]

im kinda hoping that the kid didnt fall out of the tree! And lovely shots- im dead jealous can you send over some deep snow to the uk pretty please? !! :D :) :p :D :) :p

[Indianaphotos04]

Indiana Fall Colors!

[Stemmy]

Great colours Indiana