Inspiring Photo: Grandeur #11565819

Grandeur

Uploaded: March 24, 2011 03:08:50 | Entered: January 03, 2021 10:49:13

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This is the elder among the local trees – The stories it could tell!! Lots of character and one of my favorite trees near the lake - I am always concerned when the storms move through the area that she will come down with the wind……

Sigma 10-20 at 10mm. ISO 200, Late Afternoon, 1/160 @ f18.0, EC 0 (Adjustments with PSE9 and NIK Silver Efex. (N&L)

Exif: F Number: 18, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, FocalLength: 10.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

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Carolyn M. Fletcher March 24, 2011

It will, sooner or later, sad but true. It looks great sitting up there against that sky! #1363625

Danny B. Head March 24, 2011

Great sky behind her! #9313946

Ken Smith March 24, 2011

Standing firm, for sure...b/w works well and hopefully no storms! :-) #9313951

Jack Gaskin March 24, 2011

WOW wonderful capture

Happy Shooting
JAck #9313957

Ray Thoms March 24, 2011

Great image Jeff....feel the same way about some of our trees here! #9313965

Tiia Vissak March 24, 2011

great tones, framing & mood! #9314013

Karen E. Michaels March 24, 2011

WoW!
Love your take on the tree, you did it justice.
A tree like this is an old friend. #9314043

Anita Hogue March 24, 2011

Just beautiful, Jeff! #9314044

Jyri Vissak March 24, 2011

Very dramatic! Well done. #9314064

Courtenay Vanderbilt March 24, 2011

That's a really majestic image, Jeff! Beautiful in B&W! Here's hoping she stays there another hundred years! #9314072

Robert R. Goodman March 24, 2011

Hi Jeff,awesom B&W.Beautiful tone and lighting!!! #9314133

Agnes Fegan March 24, 2011

Beautiful image Jeff...the tree look great against that cloudy sky! #9314163

Aimee S. McMaster March 24, 2011

...most excellent Jeff! #9314198

Monnie Ryan March 24, 2011

Nothing short of awesome, Jeff! #9314207

March 24, 2011

Great effects on this B&W, Jeff! A sure Winner!! #9314232

Claudia Kuhn March 24, 2011

Wonderful tones and comp Jeff! #9314277

Linda D. Lester March 24, 2011

Beautiful find....love the tones! #9314324

Karen Slagle March 24, 2011

Beautiful Jeff. #9314334

Jack Ryan March 24, 2011

Outstanding image...well composed...very "moody"...so very well done. #9314370

Douglas Pignet March 24, 2011

GREAT CAPTURE TO START WITH AND POST TREATMENT TO ENHANCE IT...VERY WELL DONEJeff #9314553

Gail Sullivan March 24, 2011

Very dramatic, Jeff and I like your b/w processing! #9314585

Mitch Spence March 24, 2011

Wonderfully dramatic in black and white, Jeff. I keep looking for an impressive lone tree like this, but as there are few open areas here, I have yet to find one. #9314608

Wendy Stevenson March 24, 2011

On of my favourite subjects and you used a great lens to emphasize scale and that gorgeous sky! Love it! #9314626

Carolyn J. Connolly March 24, 2011

Gorgeous tree, scene, tones, light and capture here, Jeff!! Fabulous image!! :o) At least you can always keep this tree in your memory through your photographs...even if/when it does come down some time in the future!! ;o/ #9314638

Marty Straub March 24, 2011

She's a beuaty, Jeff, and I like the infrared look you gave her here. Lone trees are a favorite subject for me, too. Looks like a good climbing tree. #9314670

Stephen Zacker March 24, 2011

Very dramatic. Nice B & W #9314680

Kerry Hill March 24, 2011

Beautiful moody capture with great tones Jeff! #9314722

Denny E. Barnes March 24, 2011

Outstanding conversion and effect, Jeff!! Beautiful image of this old monarch! Wonderful B&W and very beautifully done!! #9314734

Stan Kwasniowski March 24, 2011

Jeff, a winner #9314775

Mike Clime March 24, 2011

Beautiful capture, light and tones, Jeff! Has Ansel Adams quality! #9314808

Cassie L. Woodlee March 24, 2011

Awesome Jeff!! #9314948

Marijana Fajgl March 24, 2011

Very dramatic capture, Jeff! Love it! #9315227

Shelly A. Van Camp March 24, 2011

Beautiful in B&W!! #9315237

Jeff Robinson March 24, 2011

Thanks Everyone Very Much!!

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R. J. Laudenbacher
member since: 2/14/2008

Beautiful shot Jeff with great B&W tones. Nothing like the grandeur of an old tree! Very well done.
3/24/2011 3:12:53 AM

Tammy M. Anderson
Tammy's Gallery
countryimpressions.net
member since: 8/13/2007

Beautiful B/W capture, Jeff. Excellent light and composition.

#9315337

David Phalen March 24, 2011

Spectacular tones, contrast, clarity and sky!! Beautiful!! #9315419

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna March 24, 2011

Beautiful and moody image, Jeff! :-) k #9315443

Phyllis H. Burchett March 24, 2011

She is a beauty Jeff. I love trees in the winter when you can see their structure...great conversion. #9315544

Tammy Espino March 24, 2011

Excellent :) #9315632

Freddy Bland March 24, 2011

Jeff, this is nothing short of Awesome! Such a sky and mood captured in this! Amazing image!! #9315633

Barbara Waldoch March 24, 2011

Beautiful, Jeff! #9315707

Rona L. Schwarz March 24, 2011

WOW! This is spectacular, Jeff! Very dramatic! Fabulous B&W conversion, incredible light, and beautiful tones and a fantastic sky! Instant favorite! By coincidence, I just posted an old tree in B&W this evening, but not nearly as dramatic. Bet we see this one again! #9315721

Evy Johansen March 24, 2011

Very beautiful b&w, Jeff!! Wonderful tone and contrast! #9315727

Jeff Robinson March 25, 2011

Thanks Very Much!! Jeff #9315970

Karen Celella March 25, 2011

Fabulous B&W, Jeff. Gotta love and care for our trees! #9316424

John Rivera March 25, 2011

Outstanding capture and work! #9316488

Carla Capra Anderson March 25, 2011

Hi Jeff;
Awesome and dramatic. Love'n this.
;) CC #9316542

Bill Houghton March 25, 2011

Jeff, what an outstanding shot this is. I love the tone and sky. Great work. Bill #9316787

Nancy L. Green March 25, 2011

This is FANTASTIC Jeff, the tones and the drama here don't get any better, WTG!! <>< #9317073

John Connolly March 25, 2011

A very dramatic capture of this wonderful old tree Jeff! I hope it survives for many more years! This is a superb B&W presentation! #9317152

Eivor Kuchta March 25, 2011

Perfect in B&W! That's enhancing the drama in the picture! #9317362

Kaye Burazin March 25, 2011

a picture of a thousand words Jeff #9317400

Jeff Robinson March 26, 2011

Thank You!! Jeff #9317842

Tressie Davis March 26, 2011

Beautifully dramatic shot Jeff, love it! #9317895

Ellen Hodges March 26, 2011

Very lovely comp and b&w, Jeff! Just gorgeous!! #9319178

Nadia Paul March 26, 2011

Beautiful tree and wonderful sky Jeff! #9319243

Jeff Robinson March 27, 2011

Thank You! Jeff #9319302

Roxanne M. Bubar March 27, 2011

Jeff this is so MAGNIFICENT.
I love it.
Outstanding work. #9320011

Debra R. Harder March 27, 2011

I agree!! This is really OUTSTANDING, Jeff!! Love the b/w conversion. The textures, tones and overall mood are superb! Deb #9320394

Jeff Robinson March 27, 2011

Thank You Roxanne and Deb!! #9320734

Renata Gusciora March 27, 2011

Awesome b&w image,very dramatic with great pov,Jeff! #9320976

Jeff Robinson March 28, 2011

Thank You Renata! Jeff #9321458

Siete Meeter March 28, 2011

Great tones, framing & mood!

#9322069

Emile Abbott March 28, 2011

Dramatic sky and awesome in B&W, Jeff. Finally out of the canyons of West Texas and back to some degree of civilization. #9322774

Jeff Robinson March 28, 2011

Thank You Siete and Emile!! Jeff #9322850

Steve M. Harrington March 28, 2011

A powerful and truly effective B&W, Jeff! Great shooting.
Steve #9322902

Jeff Robinson March 29, 2011

Thank You Steve!! Jeff #9324661

Janet Criswell January 03, 2021

Wonderful image, Jeff! #11863851

Christine Greenspan January 04, 2021

Beautiful light and comp! Great choice of B&W. #11863967

Elias A. Tyligadas January 04, 2021

Excellent B&W photo, Jeff! Impressive lighting and cloud drama! #11864067

Adilson F. Ferreira January 04, 2021

Fantastic image, Jeff! #11864090

Jeff Robinson January 08, 2021

Thank You! #11865071

Harvey A. Ravitch March 01, 2021

Congratulations Jeff, Awesome image so Well Deserved ! #11880466

Jeff Robinson March 07, 2021

Thanks Harvey! #11882120

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