Solitary

Fantastic image. Very simplistic yet powerful. I love the contrast and the single tree. Congratulations and keep shooting!!!!

Nice image!

Very nice b&w capture . it has very good tone and exposure. . . . Regards Hamed

I like the simplicity of this photo. the tones are wonderful. thanks for sharing.

I love this, Ian. Is it my monitor or might a higher contrast help?

My friend, how are you? I have to say that this is really quite beautiful! Very stark, contrasty, and surrealistic, and I think the black and white conversion suits it to a "T"! I love the vertical composition, as it accentuates the effect of the lone tree on the rolling hills. Well seen, captured, and processed. I hope your doctorate program is proceeding satisfactorily. Cheers! Chris

 

BTW, this has gone straight into "My Favorites."

Rachel, sorry for not replying sooner. I've been away from PN for a while.

 

You're right that this could be pushed a bit in contrast and maybe it'd have more snap and catch the eye better. But, I liked the softness in the whispy clouds and in the wheat and felt that pushing the contrast made this seem harsher and more desolate which I didn't want here.

Chris, thanks for coming by and for your kind appraisal of this. I'm well, if in a bit of a creative funk lately. I've been feeling a bit more inspired lately and might have some new stuff (and some old stuff never posted) to share in the coming weeks.

 

I'll have to pay your pages a visit and see what you've been up to lately too. I haven't checked in on anyone on PN in a long time.