Uploaded: May 15, 2013 04:23:37
Somewhere in northeast Arizona; this long-dead tree stood out strongly against a completely clear blue sky.
It was probably the least "tree-looking" dead tree I've ever seen, taking on the feel of abstract art.
The pure blue spotless sky became this interesting background during the b/w conversion process,
starting to resemble perhaps, a photo studio backdrop or drape. Much more interesting, I thought, than blue sky!
5/13 Finalist - CA
Exif: F Number: 4, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D
Joy Rector May 15, 2013
gorgeous #1528331Bob Cournoyer May 15, 2013
Striking! #10694729Mitch Spence May 15, 2013
It is beautiful, Chris. I would like this "sculpture" in my garden. #10694877Nikki McDonald May 15, 2013
Very nice, Chris. The tones are excellent and I love the twists and turns and spiky ends and especially the textures. #10695384Chris Budny May 16, 2013
Many thanks, folks! #10695760Susan Williams May 22, 2013
Brilliant rendering, Chris. #10702782Chris Budny May 23, 2013
Thanks, Susan! It was a happy development during the B/W conversion. #10703636Usman M. Bajwa June 12, 2013
Wonderful details and tones, Chris.UB. #10731242
Chris Budny June 13, 2013
Thanks, Usman! I actually think this tree burned at one point... #10731541Stefania Barbier June 29, 2013
wonderful finalist... congratulations!!! #10749002Renee Doyle July 01, 2013
Very beautiful work Chris!! Congratulations!! #10751195Naomi Weiser July 01, 2013
I love how you turned a dead tree into art, congrats! #10751583Chris Budny July 01, 2013
Thank you very much, ladies!JO ANN CLEVELAND July 02, 2013
Wow! Congrats on this outstanding finalist Chris!jo ann c. #10753490
Chris Budny July 03, 2013
Thank you, Jo Ann! #10754882Nikki McDonald July 07, 2013
So worthy. Twice :) Congratulations, Chris. #10759130Chris Budny July 08, 2013
Thank you very much, Nikki! We'll see what happens with the unintended re-submit into June entries ;) #10760038Nancy L. Green July 30, 2013
CONGRATULATIONS Chris on this OUTSTANDING finalist, WTG!!!! <>< #10787990Ken Smith July 30, 2013
You had a great month, Chris. Congrats to you!! #10788633Julianne Bradford July 30, 2013
Whoa! One more time! Congrats Chris! #10788846Chris Budny July 31, 2013
Thanks so much; even though I wouldn't have resubbed this (if I'd known by then, that it was a Finalist) I'm thrilled it "made it" twice! #10790274Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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