hiker
by bspurgeon

Comment by tanguera:
Ah, Ben. This is really wonderful, and a standout in the sea of blurs. Whatever that technique of yours is, it always produces exceptional tones and textures. I am always amazed at how I can make out so much detail in your blurs. (not voting 'cause I know it's yours)

a place to rest
by bspurgeon

Comment by bvy:
A twisted beauty, she is. I love trees.

hiker
by bspurgeon

Comment by Garry:
Interesting image. At first glance I thought this was a river...and then I noticed the hiker. Lovely blur and strong contrast with the post-processing. One particular aspect that works for this is the cropped hiker. Normally this would be a no-no for me, but it totally works in this image. Very nice!

untitled
by bspurgeon

Comment by salmiakki:
cool pic Ben and great to see that Hipstamatic have updated the programme to include the exif.

five
by bspurgeon

Comment by digifotojo:
The eyes have it!! Beautiful portrait!

home
by bspurgeon

Comment by digifotojo:
Great perspective, wonderful gray-tone, really comes alive.

<<<
by bspurgeon

Comment by digifotojo:
Just enough to stir the imagination.

steve marvin
by bspurgeon

Comment by digifotojo:
Hi there, Steve.. I like yore hat ;-)

sugar & spice
by bspurgeon

Comment by ace flyman:
I've started my work day for the last 20yrs with a chocolate donut and coffee. I really like this image or I really like donuts...Lol.....Very well done.

a place to rest
by bspurgeon

Comment by jmritz:
The base of the trunk looks like the perfect seat. Sit, lean back and close my eyes. Feel the warm sun and listen to the breeze. Birds add some high notes to natures symphony. I fall asleep and dream. The tree is talking to me about the pure ecstasy of it's life, standing on this patch of ground gently touching it's friends. And the tree tells me how grateful it is that I would take the time to sit here and listen to it's story.
After a time I awaken to a new understanding of just how beautiful this tree is.