Winter Through the Trees

Your thoughts are welcome!

You almost make winter seem desirable.

You liar.

However, the color of the backlit leaves and the sky are such a beautiful pairing.  It's nice to see some new pieces from you.

Thanks Jeff! Too many people shut themselves in and miss scenes like this in Winter. If I can bring just one person out of hibernation, then I've done my job! LOL 

The back-lit orange leaves and blue sky beyond was exactly what drew me in. Trying to make a composition that worked among all the branches and undergrowth was a bit of a challenge.

I'm having fun again, good to hear from you!

Tim...  Since you insist that we open "large" -- I did, and it puts me right there in the cold with you.  An excellent Winter scene that I'm enjoying right here in the 55d South :-)... Mike

Thanks Michael! Any snow down there?

I agree with Mike - just stunning detail viewed large.

Well done Tim!

Thank you David! I kept staring at this scene which was off trail a bit. I wandered toward it through all the undergrowth trying to organize a composition. I'm happy with the results.

Nope, a week ago we were suppose to get an ice storm but it, and the snow, stayed 1.5 hours north of us.... Take care... Mike

That's a darn shame! LOL I'll just have to enjoy it for you. :-)

It is a must!  seen large.. such a beauty. Especially living in a dry side of the glob....the play of  upper/lower blue/white with a the touch of autumn red/brown remainders.......with a lot of trees/weeds "curtain"...a beauty, I have already said?

You should hear all of the complaints about Winter here from people all around me. Sad that they take it for granted. I couldn't imagine life without it! Thank you!

Hi Tim- Another of your great slices of nature.Sitting back & enjoying your image, I feel a sense of quietness & remoteness & where else would we rather be Soon we notice details, the slight leaning of the snow clad trees showing the direction of the prevailing winds. The dark side of the forest on the other side of the pond & the long faint shadows of the setting sun tell us not to linger too long as another cold winter night will soon be upon us.. Regards-Ross

Hi Tim-Did not know my name is "anonymous" Actually ,forgot to check off the submit critique box, life is becoming too complicated-Ross

I love your critique! I hope everyone has those types of reactions to my photography. Makes me very happy! I appreciate it greatly!

Great winter capture...feel the cold...Well done, my friend. Regards, Lawrence.

Thanks so much Lawrence!

I liked the conceptual contrast (using those orange leaves) you achieved here!

Good to see you around again :)