I felt the pain.... of this tree.

Accommodating to the comments by Yury and Rob, I retouched the original image a bit.... then re-cropped and re-posted. Thanks for visiting!

Beautiful image Brad!

What a wonderful image...very deep and somber.Also very inspiring.

Mood of isolation.

Nice use of tones to convey the feeling. . .

I've always been a sucker for stark branches, so this works for me. I like the mist to soften the background, too.

I agree with Kim. The image evokes emotion. Very enjoyable.

It looks as if it has a soul.... Brad. Pnina

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Igor, Joe, Cherlyn, Donna, Kim, Howard, Pnina, Yuri.... I've listed your names once again here in thanks for your support to this image.

 

This is a tree that experienced lots of pain...and severe storms.... but it is standing strong here.... in peace.... in grace.

 

Some people I respect very much, and I feel dear to, chose this image to have it framed and hung on their walls. I am grateful to them.

I came again to view this image. I'm not sure what draws me to it. . . I love the tonal contrasts. . I did some B&W photography centuries ago and this reminds me how much I enjoyed working in the dark room. . I am happy to see that you achieved this digitally.

Thank you for coming back, Donna. I think this image is a product of mother nature... drizzling foggy morning under overcast sky. Some months ago, I had an opportunity to drive by this location again. I pulled over my car, walked to the same spot where I had photographed this tree.... but I couldn't find any image. Different weather and light in different season were producing quite fifferent scene which was not interesting at all with so many distractions.

Wonderful image with great atmosphere!!my regards.sophia

Superb this one Brad. Very powerful this tree? like it a lot.

Sophia and Teresa.... Thank you for stopping by!

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wonderful shot..very nice :)

Excellent composition and setting. I really like the mood this photograph portrays.

Congratulations, great tonality and expression.

 

Best regards Uli

Love the 'lean over' composition of the tree branches in the mist. B&W treats this well.

This one has probably passed to another! If it is for me to decide, my next life will be as a tree! They don't care about anything, just observe, think, enjoy and from time to time pass to another, young one! Did you know that the olive tree under which Jesus was betrayed might be still alive?! Yes, they live long and carelessly!

 

The mood on this picture is suitable to your feelings, and when I look at it I feel pain (more sadness and emptiness) for the human race and ME first of all, ha!

 

PDE

GREAT!

Trees are one of my FAVORITE to photograph. They have a life all their own. Are your Irvine City Hall photos displayed in a PUBLIC viewing area?

I am a 10 minute drive. Thinking of taking a small "walkabout:, for inspiration. :)

I used to remember a wise analogy on understanding the concept of beauty for a tree. It goes by saying that one cannot look at only one season to judge the tree but to view it during the four seasons. Life is a cycle Brad just like us?

Magnificent picture.... Congratulations