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Challenge: Trees IV (Minimal Editing I)
Location: Markham On Canada 16 between 9th and 10th
Date: Oct 13, 2012
Aperture: 2.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 250
Date Uploaded: Oct 13, 2012

 Another of my fav models is dying
I have shot this lone tree on many occasions.
It seems to be falling apart and may soon be dust ... alas

Wish I could brighten in PS also would up the contrast a wee bit

Thanks for looking

Cole

Statistics
Place: 17 out of 125
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Views since voting: 875
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Votes: 121
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Canon EOS-600D/T3i Rebel
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 10/22/2012 09:27:17 AM
Oh no! That tree was such an icon in your tree shots. It is a shame that it is nearing it's end:-( The B&W suits the mood and plays into the cycle of life motif - it is not sunny nor bright, but winter and end of season has come into play in nature's cycle of life and death. I agree with your assessment in that a bit of a boast in contrast would help make the tones of light and shadow a bit more dynamic and bold.
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 10/22/2012 02:31:46 AM
ahh yes should of realised this was yours, good one!
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
 10/22/2012 02:15:22 AM
I knew I recognized that tree... excellent work.
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Sony DSLR-A580
Sony DT 18-70mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical ED
 10/22/2012 12:39:51 AM
Yes, I can see this as you would edit it - it is fine as is but could be quite splendid. Nice finish in a tough challenge.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D750
Nikon AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/2.8D
 10/21/2012 11:12:58 PM
The victor and the vanquished. So well seen. Bump to 7.
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OM System OM-5
Olympus 17mm f/1.8 M.Zuiko
10/21/2012 10:39:33 PM
effective.... works for me.
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Canon EOS-80D
Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0 L USM
 10/21/2012 10:10:39 PM
all things must decay; wonderful expression of the final insult, or gift, as the case may be.
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Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 10/21/2012 09:16:42 PM
Awesome tree, reminds me of Australia, wonder if this is Phil, well done.
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Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 10/21/2012 05:27:52 PM
8 from me (voted earlier)
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 10/21/2012 05:25:42 PM
I like it. The branch seems like it could have been sitting there for an eternity.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
 10/21/2012 01:14:02 PM
wonderful, simple, great composition, excellent clarity. this might have been ruined by post processing in another challenge so i'm happy to see it here.
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Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 10/20/2012 10:10:20 PM
Hope not. More like a case of hair loss.
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Nikon D610
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR
 10/16/2012 04:04:34 PM
This is a great shot! The solemn theme has total fluidity from the title to the B&W image and grey sky to the broken branch to the dying/dead tree standing completely alone.

Definitely one of my favorites!
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Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 L IS
 10/15/2012 11:06:56 AM
Well composed but lacks contrast
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