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Tree Silhouetted

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Tree Silhouetted

Uploaded: April 19, 2010 05:23:44

Description

This little tree is actually growing out from a knoll on the same rock face as the background. Thought I'd try catching it while the sunlight was creeping down toward the tree.

Exif: F Number: 16, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D90

Comments

Julie Burnett April 19, 2010

Absolutely GORGEOUS, Tom!! #1260307

Val Feldman level-deluxe April 19, 2010

Very dramatic...the silhouetted tree against the expanse of textured red rock face is simply stunning, Thomas...perfect moment of capture and beautiful work... #8547850

Deon April 19, 2010

Wonderful colors and lighting and textures Thomas. Very nice capture. #8550129

Thomas E. Hinds April 19, 2010

Thanks so much, Julie, Valarie, and Deon for the nice comments on this silhouetted tree image! You inspire me to keep clicking away! #8551741

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe April 19, 2010

Gorgeous colors, composition and silhouette, Tom. Congrats on your finalist. #8551774

Thomas E. Hinds April 19, 2010

Thank you, thank you, Tammy! You are kind! Loved your image from today and just left your site! Beautiful floral! #8551784

Thomas E. Hinds April 19, 2010

Thank you, thank you, Tammy! You are kind! Loved your image from today and just left your site! Beautiful floral! #8551787

Karen Celella April 20, 2010

Wonderful composition and tones with that beautiful tree sihloutte against the terrific texture of the rock. Great catch Tom! #8553746

Kathleen Brennan April 20, 2010

Spectacular comp and silhouette! Love the red textured BG! #8555082

Thomas E. Hinds April 20, 2010

Thanks, Karen, and Kathleen, for your very kind words! #8556216

Stefania Barbier level-classic April 21, 2010

beautiful lighting and capture! #8560412

Thomas E. Hinds April 22, 2010

Thank you, Stefania, for the visit! #8561207

Debra R. Harder April 22, 2010

This is such a striking image, Tom! Love your composition and the simplicity. Totally brilliant!! The silhouette against the textured rock is fabulous. A fav for me! Deb #8562771

Thomas E. Hinds April 23, 2010

Thanks for the visit and comment, Deb! #8564235

Phillip R. Connolly April 23, 2010

This is a great capture, Tom!! I love the simplicity and composition! Excellent!!

Phil #8565098

Thomas E. Hinds April 23, 2010

Thank you very much, Phil! #8565520

Carol L. Fowler April 23, 2010

Gorgeous composition and colors #8565543

Thomas E. Hinds April 23, 2010

Thank you, Carol, for stopping by! #8565707

Donna La Mattino Pagakis April 25, 2010

What an incredible view with beautiful composition! #8568988

Thomas E. Hinds April 25, 2010

Thank you, Donna, for the nice comment! #8569183

Daniel Ruf April 26, 2010

This is a dandy, Thomas. Good placement of the subject and wonderful background. #8571132

Thomas E. Hinds April 26, 2010

Thanks, Daniel, for the stop-by! I appreciate it! #8571682

Patti Coblentz April 26, 2010

Brilliant composition. Tom...couldn't be better!
I love the warm colors and curving lines of the rock in contrast (harmony) ..guess you'd call that "harmonic contrast?" with the lone shadowed tree...great work!
Patti


#8572139

Thomas E. Hinds April 27, 2010

Thanks so much, Patti, for the kind words! Hope you are well! #8572617

Nikki McDonald level-classic April 29, 2010

Very dramatic, Thomas -- love the striated background for this bold silhouette. Just saw this in Editor's Picks -- congratulations. #8579148

Thomas E. Hinds April 29, 2010

Thank you, Nikki! #8579306

Jeana Clark May 24, 2010


Way To Go!!!!!
Very Beautiful!!!
Congrats on this fabulous Finalist!!!

~J~ #8633209

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe May 24, 2010

Congratulations on your beautiful finalist, Tom. #8634472

Stefania Barbier level-classic May 24, 2010

congratulations on your lovely finalist!!! #8638095

Julie Burnett May 25, 2010

HUGE congratulations, Tom on this fantastic finalist!! Best of luck!! #8638990

Thomas E. Hinds May 25, 2010

Thank you, Jeana, Tammy, Stefania, and Julie, for your supportive words! #8639246

Val Feldman level-deluxe May 25, 2010

Not surprised on this one, Tom - it's a beautifully composed stunner and a well-deserved Finalist...wishing you the best in the upcoming round! Congratulations! ~Val #8639451

Eivor Kuchta May 25, 2010

What a wonderful composition, Thomas! Congratulation on your finalist, and good luck in the next round! #8641930

Thomas E. Hinds May 25, 2010

Thank you, Valarie, and Eivor, for the nice comments! #8642077

Tad Bowman May 25, 2010

I really like this image Thomas. It really is artistic. Congratulations. #8642652

Thomas E. Hinds May 25, 2010

Thanks so much, Tad, for your visit and comment! #8642789

Phillip R. Connolly May 27, 2010

Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Thomas...I had a strong feeling earlier that we would be seeing it again!! Well done!!

Phil #8648679

Thomas E. Hinds May 28, 2010

Thanks so much, Phil, for stopping by and commenting! I really appreciate it! #8650424

Debra R. Harder May 31, 2010

I knew we'd see this incredible image again, Tom! Simply brilliant! Huge congratulations on your OUTSTANDING finalist! Deb #8655112

Patti Coblentz May 31, 2010

I'm right behind Deb in congratulating you, Tom...so pleased for you on this wonderful finalist image!! Sorry to be so late :)

Patti #8655120

Thomas E. Hinds May 31, 2010

Thank you both so much, Deb, and Patti, for the nice compliments. It really means a lot! #8655924

Osama A. Al-Arefy December 29, 2010

fantastic .. I love it ؛ #9131606

Thomas E. Hinds December 29, 2010

Thank you very much, Obama! #9131675

Thomas E. Hinds December 29, 2010

I'm sorry, I meant Osama! #9131690

Barbara Mason August 03, 2013

A beautiful capture Tom, simple and dramatic !! #10795016

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