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A very nicely composed beautiful result, Tony!

A splendid image, demonstrating the power of using the entire grayscale range and dramatic contrast.  Your title has strong symbolism, indicating that being alone and being lonely are not the same.

Perfect composition and the graphic effect is  nicely suits the subject.

Cheers.

An original and well composed shot! I like it! Best regards. Massimo

Very fine image. Best regards.

 very interesting and unusual not just another photo of a tree for sure

And I'd say a successful 'attempt to be different'.  There is a certain tension created by the tree trunk leaning toward the right edge of the frame, with the branches extending out of it. There is just enough texture in the white areas to give a context, yet not interfere with the simplicity of the image.  Great job!

Great crop, great atmosphere - great attempt!

Tony,

Great find and creativity. Such a beautiful tree, waiting to be photographed. I did notice the cropped branches on the right. Reasonable interpretation from Cristal Steele regarding the tension created by the leaned truck and the cropped branches. I am also curious to know your take on it. Why did you make the conscious choice to crop off the branches? I have seen your earnest efforts to think laterally and be creative. Hope I could learn something from your way of thinking.

Thank you,

Nicely done!  The high contrast works well.