Tree in the Gorge

Len, I must tell you I have not acquired the taste for B&W yet, and there are only 2 photos on P.N that have gotten to me and this is #2!

The dark contrast with the bright light shinning down across the rock and onto the tree, with calm water gives off a mellow feeling of ease.

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Bill

Bill, Two types of photos I really enjoy seeing in B&W are portraits of people and some landscapes. When taking the original shots in colour I usually think in colour and am sometimes disappointed with the results. This is one example. I let this one sit for a year or two before I decided to play with it a bit. This B&W version is the better of the two. Thanks for validating my decision to wait the hour it took for the sun to come around and highlight the dead tree and the rockface on the right. At the time I recognized the scene had potential but my disappointment with the colour version sent this shot to the shoebox for a long while. I now experiment a lot more before I give up on the shots that initially disappoint me and sometimes even recognize the value of the shot in B&W before I release the shutter. An example is my 'Bridge & Cloud' shot in my 'Elora-Fergus' folder. Best, LM.

Well Len,doing it in B/W was soo good ( even I didn't see the colored one, but I belive you..)

 

It is a very delicate scene of the little dead tree under the massive rock.I like what the light is doing to the rock's texture and to the tree, Interesting are 2 triangles of light on both sides of composition the upper right hs. and the lower left where the tree is located.The narrow strip of water adds to the scene. very nice. Pnina.

Pnina, Thanks for your observations. Yes, it's all about the light. (if I haven't actually learned that from you your commentaries & photos have certainly been constant reminders of this truth) I knew ahead of time that I had to wait for the light to be right. I didn't notice that the light formed triangles but you are right about that. An unexpected bonus. A little serendipity once in a while never hurts. I wanted to include the water as a base to the shot but I didn't want it to become a major element. Best, LM.

Great shot Len! It could be in the Grand Canyon! Excellent composition!

Greg, Without too much of a stretch it IS the 'Grand' canyon:-) I was always pleased with the composition here though the drab, dusty, muted colours continued to disappoint for a year or two. The decision to convert to B&W was a good one I feel. This area continues to grow on me when I see the variety of shots I continue to return home with. I'll be back! (sorry Arnie) Best, LM.

Good Pont, Len as it is the Grand River. your point made me chuckle!

Len I like it the tree is just dwarfed by those rocks. Great texture in this too. The contrast seems just right to me. You should be well pleased with this one. I am not to sure about the large text on the frame I have use large text on some of my frames and I am not sure if I like anymore.

Stewart, Good to hear from you again. The tree is actually only about 10-15 ft. high & with nothing else for reference could be stated to be anywhere from 2 ft. to 20 ft. But I am pleased with this B&W version. As for the text, I'm not married to it. Just looking for an elegant presentation, mostly for the web. You'll probably see other text variations in future posts from me until I find one I can live with. Many thanks for your thoughts. Best, LM.

Looking for ways I could have made this a stronger photo either pre

or post exposure. Your views and\or comments will be gratefully

received. Additional info in 'Technical Details'. Best

viewed 'Larger'. Best, LM.