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The visual magic trick is skilfully done here and I like the BW choice. I wonder if some processing has been done to the foreground (I mean additionally) or is it all optical effects? Thanks for sharing, Alf! Regards, VS

Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful feedback Vjacheslav! ....The out of focus foreground is in fact the roadway in front of me which is a lot closer and higher than the rest of the image. The trees themselves are spaced out a lot more than they look in the image, but that is the effective of compression using a Nikon 80 - 400 mm lens @ 360mm ....Regards .........Alf

Hi Alf, You've returned with an image I like very much. On the tech side the tones, details and pov are all excellent but what got me was looking down the road and leaving this world to go to some fantasy place. The person walking down the road has the perfect hat for this image. Highly enjoyable work my friend..........Best Always, Holger.............Oh I just read your intro, well that explains my initial thoughts. Take care.

You have created an image with a lot of atmosphere, a little spooky, with the over hanging heavy limbs dwarfing the lone figure. This is an image that demands a second look.

Jim

Alf: Moody and quite emotive, a tad spooky until I see the figure and that companionship boosts my bravery ;-). The mass of tree trunks are mesmerizing and the choice of b/w is perfect with "The Raven" immediately coming to mind.... Mike

BRAVO! this is an amazing shot.

Twisted reality! Wow! Love this shot. Somber and dare I say scary mood.......like the lone figure is entering an alternative world. Bravo, Alf!

Nice tangle of trunks that conveys remote isolation.

very good

The dynamic tonal work and the lone figure make this a powerful image. Excellent work, Alf.

HOLGER ..............Thank you so much for your thoughtful comments, I really do appreciate your interest and positive feedback! ....Best Regards ....Alf.............................JIM COWAN ..........Many Thanks for your observations and great feedback! The reality wasn't a bit scary, but its very pleasing the effect is!...........Regards ....Alf .............................MIKE ..........I still haven't figured out a way to format the replies so please forgive me is this message is buried amongst others :) ....Ahhh yes "The Raven" one of my favourites too! .........Thank you very much Mike.........Alf..........BILL.........Thank you very much! .....CHRISTAL............"Twisted Reality" now that sounds like a good alternative title :) Thank you so much for your comments! .......Alf ......JIM DOWNS....Many Thanks for your interest and thoughtful feedback! ...................MEHMIT ...........Thank you so much!..........WAYNE .......Many Thanks for your comments , good to read that you agree that the lone figure works with this one!....Best Regards ..............Alf

Amazing b/w image Alf, with wonderful composition, details & lighting. This would be the perfect cover for a great mystery. Excellent image!! Take care,...........Patsy

PATSY......Thank you so much! ......We think alike, I was also thinking "book cover" ........ Best Regards ....Alf

I love it, Alf! It feels like the trees are just about to take the initiative to do something dramatic, and I'm hoping the lone figure gets to the patch of light before they take action. And in addition to the story the image hints at, the lighting and detail-in-the-right-places are stunning. The next time someone asks me why people still use B&W, this will be one of the images I show them.

LESLIE......... Thank you so much for your thoughtful feedback and amazing compliment! I find myself drawn more and more to B & W these days, even though it still doesn't seem as popular with the majority.

Chillingly superb!

SANDRA........Thank you for your interest and kind words!

Magnifica!

Wonderful photo - great scenery and composition!

Congratulations!!!

Alf,this is not an location to see every day and image caught is sensational if I can say,has a so strong visual impact.This trees have maybe more than hundred years.

GIANNI .........Thank you very much! .................KOSTAS.............Many Thanks for your interest and kind words! ..............RADU ........Thank you my friend! The location has great potential and yes the trees are wonderful! .............Best Regards ............Alf

Alf: A little test using two lines of "< b-r >" (without the hyphen and spaces of course) between carriage returns.... Mike

 

GIANNI .........Thank you very much!

 

KOSTAS.............Many Thanks for your interest and kind words!

 

RADU ........Thank you my friend! The location has great potential and yes the trees are wonderful!

 

Best Regards ............Alf

Mike .........No luck so far!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alf

MIKE ..........Hmmmmmmm ok I will have to try this one too

 

I am sure I will get there at some point

 

Best Regards

 

Alf

Mike ....no I didn't pay attention you did say 2 Lines!

 

 

Maybe this time?

 

 

Alf