A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by Dr.Confuser:

Originally posted by pesque: who is strolling here?!?

That would be me, your intrepid photographer.

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by violinist123:
This is the sort of photo I would expect to see in a gardening book or magazine. 'Here is what a zen garden pine looks like'. Nothing more, nothing less. A photo that serves one narrow, informational purpose. In such a publication, a shot like this has both place and purpose. Here in a photo challenge, I'm afraid it offers nothing at all and is probably going to score poorly as a result. Lighting here is a bit rough with some very dark shadows and very bright higlights working against each other. Bit too much etail left in the background which clutters up the image. Might try a larger aperture next time and/or crop the photo tighter so that your main subject is more prominent. Good luck.

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by naplesmusc:
like the lighting and greens you've achieved. your subject tree easily stands out from the bushes but not really well to the background.

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by pineapple:
This looks like where The Sound of Music was filmed. Very lovely. 8.

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by pineapple:
A good location to find classic examples of trees. The lighting is a bit on the harsh side - which obscures the overall 'natural' soft effect of such gardens.

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by Alain:
Very nice colors and great lighting. Well done.

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by vtruan:
Yes, Mountains are a joy. Nice shot.

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by emorgan49:
EEk - is it my monitor? This is the second where the saturation on the green is just too much. I like it on the tree - so maybe destat the bush on the left?

A Mountain Stroll
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by livitup:
Beautiful landscape! Looks almost like a painting. Even more impressive that you were able to get such dynamic range without spot editing. Good job!

Zen Garden Pine
by Dr.Confuser

Comment by sherpet:
Very nicely photographed, and a fine Bonsai tree here.....