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Root of the Problem
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Uploaded: 08/24/11 2:50 AM GMT
Root of the Problem
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I lost my train of thought on this narrative and had to start over. I guess that illustrates the problem with trying to come up with something witty or relevant to say about this photo. I suppose I could have called this 'Clinging to Life'. But then there are certain connotations some of you would come up with out of the blue and before you know it misinterpretations are flying all over the place. And we can't have that. Rest assured there are no park benches anywhere near this tree. Though you might want to hasten your step as you pass by should it decide to topple like many a regime of late. Didn't mean to go political there, it just slipped out. I just might need that long-sleeved jacket someone offered me a few shots ago.
Enjoy and your comments welcomed.
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Maybe it's just me, Wendell, but I think this posting is superb. This could have been a contest winner in the recent Tolkien contest. I don't remember all 57 gazzion words, but there were lots of nasty forests in those books. These roots look rather sinister to me.
Great job handling the bright light that's dying to get through the leaves and screw up your shot. I see no overexposure at all except when I look in the mirror on a very hot evening, but that's another story entirely. Love the bits of moss trying to get a foothold among the rocky soil. The earth tones look great, and your contrast lighting is exceptional. Many photographers would have taken a few steps back and gone with the prototypical shot of the trees, but you chose to focus on this amazing conglomeration of roots. The shots is color balanced, well focused and had a unique perspective. I find no fault in your posting and give it my highest award. This posting is hereby awarded one "fave" (maybe I'll go back and log in as Dorothy and give it another "fave"), an 8.7 out of 10, a nomination to the prestigious AC and three (yes, I said three) tokens.
Roger
Great job handling the bright light that's dying to get through the leaves and screw up your shot. I see no overexposure at all except when I look in the mirror on a very hot evening, but that's another story entirely. Love the bits of moss trying to get a foothold among the rocky soil. The earth tones look great, and your contrast lighting is exceptional. Many photographers would have taken a few steps back and gone with the prototypical shot of the trees, but you chose to focus on this amazing conglomeration of roots. The shots is color balanced, well focused and had a unique perspective. I find no fault in your posting and give it my highest award. This posting is hereby awarded one "fave" (maybe I'll go back and log in as Dorothy and give it another "fave"), an 8.7 out of 10, a nomination to the prestigious AC and three (yes, I said three) tokens.
Roger
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What's the difference between a duck?
If you get much more rain it will come down with a good wind storm.
They sure have a shallow root system. Must be limestone or granite close to the surface.
They sure have a shallow root system. Must be limestone or granite close to the surface.
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Wendell - It is amazing how trees will grow almost anywhere, even with a lack of soil. I suspect it was rather dark in the shade of the canopy of trees, so there were challenges in this shot. You captured the contrast and colors well to present the labyrinth of roots on this rocky slope. Thad
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If I could tell the story in words, I wouldn't need to lug around a camera. ~Lewis Hine
Very well done shot in all aspects Wendell.
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"What a desolate place would be a world without a flower!
It would be a face without a smile, a feast without a welcome." A.J. Balfour
Great looking photo and you captured the light in this shot a 100%.It the light on the tree and the roots that make this one stunning capture my friend,plus the angle you took the shot from as well.The tree looks like it get up and ready to walk off.10/10
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Such vivid color, nice work to your photo. Always wonder how some trees stay standing seems they cling to nothing. Awesome image.
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Hi Wendell! I love the tone of this image. Have you used a sepia effect? It looks like the tree is creeping slowly down the hill. Very interesting and captivating.
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He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the almighty. I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom i trust". Psalm 91: 1 and 2
Looking at this picture I kinda am wondering Wendell the tree
is angeled your way a shot at the top of the hill might be safer
but a very good capture.
Rob
is angeled your way a shot at the top of the hill might be safer
but a very good capture.
Rob
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The reason why the sun sets in the evening is because it wants to see the sunrise in the morning. I rise in the morning because I want to see them both. RvdB
Perfect title for this Fabulous close up of all those roots, wonderful colours and detail.
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oh what a tangled web they weave, love these type of shots, dont know what it is about roots and stumps, but always feels good looking at them,love it wendell nice lighting as well........
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I suspect the ground is so hard and poor that the roots have to grow on top, Wendell.
I like trees and always look up their roots to see where they came from.
Good post. I mean photo.
TicK
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