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I have photographed this little conifer a number of times now and am always

amazed at how no two visits are the same, the conditions are always

different. It's quite amazing how this tree clings on to life without much to

support it.

It is magical, reminds me of a Roger Dean ( I think thats correct ) he used to illustrate the band "Yes" Albums.

Bob..

Beautiful!

cheers

Sam

Best regards Adam!

PDE

Beautiful composition... have you tried it in Black and white?

Excellent shot !

well done,

Isabelle

Simple and beautiful , Like a Japanese painting

Isabele!

No I haven't tried the image in B&W, I'll have to give it a shot, thanks.

Wonderful!

A truly magical photo. I absolutely love it. It also awakens my curiosity - obviously you were captivated by the reflection in the water. What else is there around the edges of the photo. I see a few darker reflections at the top of the photo, so I assume it would not be possible to place the tree in the bottom third of the photo to increase the feeling of "small tree" fighting against "the larger forces of nature" ... ?

Hi Otto,

Thanks for your question.

Unfortunately this little tree is so hard to get a clean shot of. Surrounding the lake is thick forest and uninspiring shrubs. Shoot to high and you get the sky reflecting in the composition. Shoot to low and you include the background. From where I was standing I could only find two locations to get a clean shot and that is with a reasonably long lens. Just to many shrubs in the way. Here is another version with the trees behind if you're interested. http://www.adamgibbs.com/photo/floating-on-mist/?gallery=fresh-work

Thanks again.

Simply beautiful shot.  I read your comments on how you isolated the tree from the surroundings to get the tree with mist.  Great shot worthy of 7/7.