Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by wbanning:
I'd agree with you that the tonal range is fairly flat, although well-exposed for shadow and highlight. Since I'm also working with mininal B&W for this SC, I'm quickly learning that what I see in the viewfinder and/or camera EVF is often not a good representation of what I'll see on the computer.

This is even true for the set-up I'm using which previews the B&W and tonal setting in the EVF. Lot's to learn. Glad I landed on this theme!

Fabric
by GinaRothfels

Comment by wbanning:
Really nice tonal range and effective mix of soft and hard light.

Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by roz:
i like the way the tree looks like it has hair .. reminds me of cousin It .. !! .. :)
and the more i look at this the more i like it .. there's a lot going in in that palm tree .. !! .. :)

Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by GinaRothfels:

Originally posted by jagar: These things always me think of ostriches. I used to work in a bonsai nursery in Israel, it went bust and we had to repot all the plants into normal sized tree pots so they̢۪d grow normally, I remember feeling both sad and happy for them.

I'd have mixed feelings too. I hate the thought that the art that went into creating those bonsai was ruined, but at least they were still alive.

Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by jagar:
These things always me think of ostriches.
I used to work in a bonsai nursery in Israel, it went bust and we had to repot all the plants into normal sized tree pots so they̢۪d grow normally, I remember feeling both sad and happy for them.

Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by GinaRothfels:

Originally posted by digifotojo: I'm wondering if you ever ran into Chase Rosade. He's traveled around the world teaching and lecturing on the art of Bonsai. His website: //www.rosadebonsai.com/

No, I don't know him, but I'll certainly have a look at his site. Thanks.

Palm Tree
by GinaRothfels

Comment by digifotojo:
I'm wondering if you ever ran into Chase Rosade. He's traveled around the world teaching and lecturing on the art of Bonsai. His website: //www.rosadebonsai.com/

Lights
by GinaRothfels

Comment by GinaRothfels:

Originally posted by roz: i hadnt read the previous comments when i made mine .. but if you find the minimal too challenging you can always change .. :)

Thanks. I'll bear that in mind, but I hope I don't have to.

Lights
by GinaRothfels

Comment by jagar:
Great idea to challenge yourself with minimal, never easy but the best way to improve.

Like two alien ships, nicely composed and balanced shot.

Lights
by GinaRothfels

Comment by streetpigeon:
Like flowers moving with the sun, glorious in their brightness. Very striking.