Southwest
by maknbacon

Comment by karmat:
a bit too bright, i think. more dramatic lighting could really make this interesting, It hink

Southwest
by maknbacon

Comment by brianz:
ugh...that looks so gross. But nice setup!

Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by Juniper366:
Interesting perspective! My eyes kept jetting from the tree to the branches to the squirres' nest in the branches.

Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by w24x192:
Great depth of field here...also killer detail.

Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by fisheye:
Looks like the whomping willow from Harry Potter...outstanding crop! 9

Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by Pedro:
when you're shooting the sky directly, you're best to expose the photo for the sky (which will underexpose the rest of the image) and the bring up the detail on the rest with post processing. once the details are blown out (overexposed), you can't get them back no matter what you do. err on the side of underexposure. This is WAY easier in advanced editing, but can be done with levels and/or curves in software like photoshop.
i like the composition, like the title. nice shot.
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Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by Zap228:
The tree is a little out of focus, and with the plain sky above, theres nothing that really stands out in the picture. I do think that the moss on the tree is cool

Reach for the Sky
by maknbacon

Comment by Rastas:
Outstanding depth of field. and I like the composition

Self -Portrait of an eye
by maknbacon

Comment by Skip:
while i can relate to the sentiment, i don't like the end result. maybe if shot without the flash? this kinda bears out "the whole is greater than the sum of the parts."

Self -Portrait of an eye
by maknbacon

Comment by magicshutter:
you met the challenge so I gave a 6.. but it's a bit grainy for my tastes and must too close.