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Comment by Azrifel:
One of the two of my top picks for this challenge. Not only does it have an interesting contrast between light and dark but also (and perhaps more dominant) the natural wooden arch in front vs the landscape behind it.

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Comment by Imagineer:
A lovely subject spoiled only by too much prominent editing. Tonal range is not broad enough (too much mid grey) for an AA, but the subject would have been convincing if you hadn't lost the top, which is a real breaker for this image. I love gnarly would like this and I'd love to see it re-shot without the special FX and a more dynamic range.

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Comment by ClickNSee:
Beautiful. Amazing what nature can do. Oh, and your photograph is very nice as well This seems just a little flat, but not bad. <7>

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Comment by jbsmithana:
Whoa! I love this one. Like being on another planet.

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Comment by Pixelstate:
Excellent. The lanscape and sky in symphony with the gnarled wood. Perfect!

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Comment by rblanton:
I really enjoy this photo. Nice detail and interesting background which is still definable, tone range is there and drama in the sky... well done.

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Comment by BMacD:
WOW! I like the fact that the background and sky are the 4th and 5th thing that catches my eye

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Comment by whatdewuc:
Quite the creation. Great shot

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Comment by coolhar:
I don't see the great depth of field needed to do Ansel, the background looks flat, like a backdrop

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Comment by osari:
Stunning!