Convergence
by mbardeen

Comment by justine:
Very abstract, very nice.

Convergence
by mbardeen

Comment by Imagineer:
Shame about the soft focus to the right as this is lovely otherwise. [6]

Convergence
by mbardeen

Comment by hortopth:
great clarity... nice positioning... and great choice

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by wewillexplore:
Zen! Ha!

Love the many MANY contrasts presented here.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by c_mcd:
Beautiful, reminds me of Sumi, which definitely deals with contrast.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by kiwiness:
Is this one of those bonzai trees? Good idea, the black and white was a good choice, the contrasts are much clearer.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by LindaLee:
I'm guessing the "contrast" is simply in the texture of the tree, and maybe the tree against the white background as well. Either way, I like this shot very much. Composition leads the eye throughout the photo, the black and white works well, and I do like the "high key" approach. This looks like a bonsai - (I really adore those, though cannot keep them alive) - great choice of subject.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by dsidwell:
Very high key--I'd like to see this a bit darker, but the lines and composition are wonderful.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by Alecia:
i love this! the white background works here. nice contrasts and wonderful composition--very peaceful subject. this would certainly have a place on my wall. 10.

Zen
by mbardeen

Comment by Refracted:
i love the high key of this shot, and i've always been partial to old twisty trees :) the top of the trunk might be a bit *too* dark though considering the tones of the rest of the shot. Good job nonetheless. 8