Holding on
Uploaded: January 21, 2012
This one is for John to go with his "Early Morning walk". Another shot from behind the caravan park at South West Rocks. I really like how the tree roots all twisted around hanging on for all they are worth. Lens aperture f/3.5, shutter speed 1/200sec, focal length 4mm, ISO 80.
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 4.25 mm, Model: DSC-H70
Carolyn M. Fletcher January 21, 2012
I love tree roots. We have a lot of erosion here, and those roots make for some good shots. #1437972John Connolly January 21, 2012
Thanks Chris, You have done a great job with this one, the dappled lighting, reflections and detail are really good!Tammy Espino January 21, 2012
Excellent capture,Chris! You have a winner here!! :) #9934174Ann Coates January 21, 2012
Those are some mean looking tree roots. Awesome capture here Chris. #9934640Chris Ebben January 21, 2012
Thanks a lot everyone. John, I reckon I could manage a few weeks back there also. #9934686Patricia A. Casey January 22, 2012
Cool.....Chris....love the trees and plants that hang on for dear life....Beautiful capture of these roots....Cheers =^..^= #9935333Patrick Rouzes January 22, 2012
WOW, superb clarity, tones, textures, lighting, b/g & fascinating image here, my friend! Winner in my book & hope to see this again, Chris! #9936030Chris Ebben January 28, 2012
Thanks a lot. #9952661Phyllis A. Houghton February 01, 2012
Great detail. It reminds me of mangrove trees in the Florida Keys. #9959043Chris Ebben February 06, 2012
Thanks Phyllis, I'd like to see them!! #9968654Wm Nosal February 09, 2012
Wonderful Image, Chris! #9973737Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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