Tree Bark with Snow by handlerstudio

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Walking in Wissahickon Park this morning, with a still lasting snow dusting from last night, there was one tree with remarkably textured bark, and a bit of snow. I thought that abstracting it might make a nice photo.

Brand:	OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.
Camera:	Olympus OM-D E-M5 Check out Olympus Image Space!
Recording media:	JPEG (digital)
Date Taken:	3 Feb 2013 - 11:36 AM
Focal Length:	22mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/3.5
Aperture:	f/10.0
Shutter Speed:	1/60sec
Exposure Comp:	-0.7
ISO:	250
Exposure Mode:	Aperture-priority AE
Metering Mode:	ESP
Flash:	On, Did not fire
White Balance:	Auto

Title:	Tree Bark with Snow
Username:	handlerstudio
Uploaded:	4 Feb 2013 - 4:35 AM
Tags:	Close-up / macro, Nature, Plants, Tree bark
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Hermanus (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2013 - 5:26 AM

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This is a remarkable photo indeed !! Great capture - and V1 is tops for me !!

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almiles

4 Feb 2013 - 6:21 AM

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A well seen abstract and in the absence of side lighting (be it natural or off camera flash), the snow really helps display the textures. Possibly just lacks a focal point for the eye to rest on.

paulbroad

4 Feb 2013 - 8:15 AM

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V1 is best, but the bark doesn't fully stand up on it's own. You need a subject to act as focal point. The other possibility was much closer on a tighter area and pin sharp, but then I'm not a texture/pattern fan.

Paul

paulknight

4 Feb 2013 - 8:29 AM

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It is version 1 for me too. And I think the whole image is the subject I don't need a focal point. The texture and the pattern is it.

DeSilver (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2013 - 9:20 AM

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It is a great capture of a remarkable piece of bark but as it has been stated before there is no focal point to the image.

David.

Focus_Man

4 Feb 2013 - 10:36 AM

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At first glance I thought this was your 'All Bran' at breakfast time lol.

having read then description is is truly an amazing piece of tree bark. However as has been said .............focal point.

Frank

handlerstudio (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2013 - 12:02 PM

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I knew that there was no focal point, but I felt that the bark itself was so remarkable that it could be the subject, and was worth recording. Thanks for the feedback. I like V1 the best also.

Alda (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2013 - 5:16 PM

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Excellent! Grin Grin

iancrowson (e2 Member)

4 Feb 2013 - 8:42 PM

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Good abstract. Great capture, you have a good eye. V! for me. Like Frank I was thinking of breakfast cereal before I read your description!
Ian

handlerstudio (e2 Member)

5 Feb 2013 - 12:46 AM

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I have been surprised. Of the photos I have presented in my short time with iPhotozine, I think this one has brought on the most comments...and not all agreeing. Thanks, everyone, for your input.

Peter

helenlinda (e2 Member)

19 Feb 2013 - 10:31 AM

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v1 for me - love the colour. It works well for me without a focal point as it is such a wonderful texture - if anything the focus is where the bark meets the snow.
Helen