Uploaded: March 24, 2011 03:08:50 | Entered: January 03, 2021 10:49:13
This is the elder among the local trees – The stories it could tell!! Lots of character and one of my favorite trees near the lake - I am always concerned when the storms move through the area that she will come down with the wind……
Sigma 10-20 at 10mm. ISO 200, Late Afternoon, 1/160 @ f18.0, EC 0 (Adjustments with PSE9 and NIK Silver Efex. (N&L)
Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D
Carolyn M. Fletcher March 24, 2011
It will, sooner or later, sad but true. It looks great sitting up there against that sky! #1363625Danny B. Head March 24, 2011
Great sky behind her! #9313946Ken Smith March 24, 2011
Standing firm, for sure...b/w works well and hopefully no storms! :-) #9313951Jack Gaskin March 24, 2011
WOW wonderful captureHappy Shooting
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Ray Thoms March 24, 2011
Great image Jeff....feel the same way about some of our trees here! #9313965Tiia Vissak March 24, 2011
great tones, framing & mood! #9314013Karen E. Michaels March 24, 2011
WoW!Anita Hogue March 24, 2011
Just beautiful, Jeff! #9314044Jyri Vissak March 24, 2011
Very dramatic! Well done. #9314064Courtenay Vanderbilt March 24, 2011
That's a really majestic image, Jeff! Beautiful in B&W! Here's hoping she stays there another hundred years! #9314072Robert R. Goodman March 24, 2011
Hi Jeff,awesom B&W.Beautiful tone and lighting!!! #9314133Agnes Fegan March 24, 2011
Beautiful image Jeff...the tree look great against that cloudy sky! #9314163Aimee S. McMaster March 24, 2011
...most excellent Jeff! #9314198Monnie Ryan March 24, 2011
Nothing short of awesome, Jeff! #9314207Claudia Kuhn March 24, 2011
Wonderful tones and comp Jeff! #9314277Linda D. Lester March 24, 2011
Beautiful find....love the tones! #9314324Karen Slagle March 24, 2011
Beautiful Jeff. #9314334Jack Ryan March 24, 2011
Outstanding image...well composed...very "moody"...so very well done. #9314370Douglas Pignet March 24, 2011
GREAT CAPTURE TO START WITH AND POST TREATMENT TO ENHANCE IT...VERY WELL DONEJeff #9314553Gail Sullivan March 24, 2011
Very dramatic, Jeff and I like your b/w processing! #9314585Mitch Spence March 24, 2011
Wonderfully dramatic in black and white, Jeff. I keep looking for an impressive lone tree like this, but as there are few open areas here, I have yet to find one. #9314608Wendy Stevenson March 24, 2011
On of my favourite subjects and you used a great lens to emphasize scale and that gorgeous sky! Love it! #9314626Carolyn J. Connolly March 24, 2011
Gorgeous tree, scene, tones, light and capture here, Jeff!! Fabulous image!! :o) At least you can always keep this tree in your memory through your photographs...even if/when it does come down some time in the future!! ;o/ #9314638Marty Straub March 24, 2011
She's a beuaty, Jeff, and I like the infrared look you gave her here. Lone trees are a favorite subject for me, too. Looks like a good climbing tree. #9314670Stephen Zacker March 24, 2011
Very dramatic. Nice B & W #9314680Kerry Hill March 24, 2011
Beautiful moody capture with great tones Jeff! #9314722Denny E. Barnes March 24, 2011
Outstanding conversion and effect, Jeff!! Beautiful image of this old monarch! Wonderful B&W and very beautifully done!! #9314734Stan Kwasniowski March 24, 2011
Jeff, a winner #9314775Mike Clime March 24, 2011
Beautiful capture, light and tones, Jeff! Has Ansel Adams quality! #9314808Cassie L. Woodlee March 24, 2011
Awesome Jeff!! #9314948Marijana Fajgl March 24, 2011
Very dramatic capture, Jeff! Love it! #9315227Shelly A. Van Camp March 24, 2011
Beautiful in B&W!! #9315237Jeff Robinson March 24, 2011
Thanks Everyone Very Much!!From another page:
R. J. Laudenbacher
member since: 2/14/2008
Beautiful shot Jeff with great B&W tones. Nothing like the grandeur of an old tree! Very well done.
3/24/2011 3:12:53 AM
Tammy M. Anderson
Tammy's Gallery
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member since: 8/13/2007
Beautiful B/W capture, Jeff. Excellent light and composition.
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David Phalen March 24, 2011
Spectacular tones, contrast, clarity and sky!! Beautiful!! #9315419Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 24, 2011
Beautiful and moody image, Jeff! :-) k #9315443Phyllis H. Burchett March 24, 2011
She is a beauty Jeff. I love trees in the winter when you can see their structure...great conversion. #9315544Tammy Espino March 24, 2011
Excellent :) #9315632Freddy Bland March 24, 2011
Jeff, this is nothing short of Awesome! Such a sky and mood captured in this! Amazing image!! #9315633Barbara Waldoch March 24, 2011
Beautiful, Jeff! #9315707Rona L. Schwarz March 24, 2011
WOW! This is spectacular, Jeff! Very dramatic! Fabulous B&W conversion, incredible light, and beautiful tones and a fantastic sky! Instant favorite! By coincidence, I just posted an old tree in B&W this evening, but not nearly as dramatic. Bet we see this one again! #9315721Evy Johansen March 24, 2011
Very beautiful b&w, Jeff!! Wonderful tone and contrast! #9315727Jeff Robinson March 25, 2011
Thanks Very Much!! Jeff #9315970Karen Celella March 25, 2011
Fabulous B&W, Jeff. Gotta love and care for our trees! #9316424John Rivera March 25, 2011
Outstanding capture and work! #9316488Carla Capra Anderson March 25, 2011
Hi Jeff;Bill Houghton March 25, 2011
Jeff, what an outstanding shot this is. I love the tone and sky. Great work. Bill #9316787Nancy L. Green March 25, 2011
This is FANTASTIC Jeff, the tones and the drama here don't get any better, WTG!! <>< #9317073John Connolly March 25, 2011
A very dramatic capture of this wonderful old tree Jeff! I hope it survives for many more years! This is a superb B&W presentation! #9317152Eivor Kuchta March 25, 2011
Perfect in B&W! That's enhancing the drama in the picture! #9317362Kaye Burazin March 25, 2011
a picture of a thousand words Jeff #9317400Jeff Robinson March 26, 2011
Thank You!! Jeff #9317842Tressie Davis March 26, 2011
Beautifully dramatic shot Jeff, love it! #9317895Ellen Hodges March 26, 2011
Very lovely comp and b&w, Jeff! Just gorgeous!! #9319178Nadia Paul March 26, 2011
Beautiful tree and wonderful sky Jeff! #9319243Jeff Robinson March 27, 2011
Thank You! Jeff #9319302Roxanne M. Bubar March 27, 2011
Jeff this is so MAGNIFICENT.Debra R. Harder March 27, 2011
I agree!! This is really OUTSTANDING, Jeff!! Love the b/w conversion. The textures, tones and overall mood are superb! Deb #9320394Jeff Robinson March 27, 2011
Thank You Roxanne and Deb!! #9320734Renata Gusciora March 27, 2011
Awesome b&w image,very dramatic with great pov,Jeff! #9320976Jeff Robinson March 28, 2011
Thank You Renata! Jeff #9321458Siete Meeter March 28, 2011
Great tones, framing & mood!#9322069
Emile Abbott March 28, 2011
Dramatic sky and awesome in B&W, Jeff. Finally out of the canyons of West Texas and back to some degree of civilization. #9322774Jeff Robinson March 28, 2011
Thank You Siete and Emile!! Jeff #9322850Steve M. Harrington March 28, 2011
A powerful and truly effective B&W, Jeff! Great shooting.Jeff Robinson March 29, 2011
Thank You Steve!! Jeff #9324661Janet Criswell January 03, 2021
Wonderful image, Jeff! #11863851Christine Greenspan January 04, 2021
Beautiful light and comp! Great choice of B&W. #11863967Elias A. Tyligadas January 04, 2021
Excellent B&W photo, Jeff! Impressive lighting and cloud drama! #11864067Adilson F. Ferreira January 04, 2021
Fantastic image, Jeff! #11864090Jeff Robinson January 08, 2021
Thank You! #11865071Harvey A. Ravitch March 01, 2021
Congratulations Jeff, Awesome image so Well Deserved ! #11880466Jeff Robinson March 07, 2021
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