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EXERCISING THE NUCLEAR OPTION


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David:

 

A spectacular rendition of a horrible theme. The sole tree remaining after the nuclear holocaust speaks volumes. But aside from a commentary on the folly of humankind, it also tells us that life will find a way.

 

The colors in this shot are amazing. Also, I think the tilt of the horizon is quite consistent with the overall theme of the photograph.

 

Congratulations on a very impressive piece.

 

michael

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Good thing I didn't think of that. I might have entitled it "Apocalypse Now." And it's a shame to have to use someone else's title.
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Thanks for the lovely comment and rating.. The tilt in the horizon, while possibly off putting to some, was quite deliberate. It is my way of representing the off kilterness of existence. On a normal basis I refrain from shooting sunsets and sunrises. I appreciate their beauty, but they can be such a cliche. But when I saw that contrail and the lone tree, I could not resist.
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"A fissure in paradise?" Wow, I like that a lot too. What a perfect title. Where were you when I needed you?
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the colours on my (saturated-looking) monitor are just smashing. Also, a beautiful composition. This photo is where simplicity and beauty meet - a zen photo. I'm not very keen on the theatrical frame. Nice to see some V8 pic from you, finally. Cheers, Micheal
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The tree really looks like a racing horse.....reading your title It is no wonder on one hand, but on the other, it is too beautiful a world for the nuclear option. So I'm glad it is a tree and not a horse....;-)) well thought Dave.
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I feel like I am watching a painting and being seduced by its multilayers of colors. Everything is so calm and beautiful until you notice the fissure in the middle descending from above like a retribution from the gods.
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David..The last fall tree is about to fall...life as we know it will soon disappear...Great image..7/7.. .Marjorie
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Sorry David. PN don´t allows me the seven and I´m too late for anonymous. But here´s a great work, good seen and very well done. My compliments and thaks for your isit and comment. Best regards.
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As those of you who are acquainted with me know, it is my custom to thank each and every person who comments on my images individually. I've recently been traveling and have fallen considerable behind in my activity on Pnet. Rather than spend an inordinate amount of time in that process, I will just thank you all collectively, and get busy viewing (and commenting on) your recent posts. So, my sincere thanks to all of you.
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I like the striations and gradations of color, David, and of course the composition itself is right up my alley. As for the tilt, I've had to do the opposite: nothing is level where I live, so the natural and correct level is tilted but sometimes I've had to level it just to keep from disorienting confused and displeased flatlanders.
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Color and composition support dramatic theme of the shot perfectly.

It reminds me about moment from childhood... Kennedy/Chruschov conflict...

the nuclear holocoust was to start at 3pm (?)..

I was alone at home... at around 2pm I remember I just run out on the field... sat down with watch in my hand... counting minutes... at 10sec before 3pm I closed my eyes...

I was out there just like that tree... lonely and so vurnerable...and very very scarred

Great Shot David.

Regards

 

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Lovely blast of color, David. More in the Susan Stone style. Yet, the title reminds usall that thisain't just a pretty picture but a warning, (prophesy?).
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