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What a find!  It is a very good b&w image. The contrast, shade, movement, I like it very much.

Greeting to you, David.

I really like the flow in this picture and, of course, I'm a sucker for tone which you have managed splendidly here, my dear David.

When I first saw the thumbnail, I thought it was the luxurious, flowing hair of a woman (or a guy like Andy!). Now that I see it large, I realize what it is, but it still has that luscious sense of fluidity I originally saw. Great lighting, especially among the twigs at the base of the bigger bark. Your perspective enhances the sense of rising that I now feel. The halo-like background light at the top makes a wonderful addition. Don't much care for the "poetic" title. Seeing it for what it is and for the possibilities it has visually works best for me. Personal choice.

wow, getting to the fine art territory here.  (Also) the light and texture are fantastic.  Where is my Kleenex...quickly...  Cheers, Micheal