"The God Tree"

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• WhiteKnight (7371)
• [2009-03-04 6:01]

A fine HDR Linda - well composed and the light is fantastic.. Good notes too, very true!!

David

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• hay_kes (55676)
• [2009-03-04 6:02]
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Hi Linda,
What an amazing image vith lighting and silhouette are perfect.TFS.
Cheers,

hAyAti

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• Saba (8411)
• [2009-03-04 6:04]

Hello Linda!

Linda went out with darkness...applause...haha :)
Beautiful trees and their formulation, splendid shadows and colours and...the sun!
Very, it pleases me very.

I congratulate and I greet You warmly.
Barbara

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• lilimih33 (17492)
• [2009-03-04 6:07]

Hello Linda!
Very beautiful and big tree and excellent effect with this lens!
Nice colours and light in your picture!
Great work!
Best regards!
Lili

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• suzy (4336)
• [2009-03-04 6:15]

hello Linda,

this is a beautiful shot! the shadows and the colors and your note! excellent from all aspects! I simply love it!

regards :)

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• kinderlr3 (75)
• [2009-03-04 7:17]

Hi Linda,
I appreciate the note as a personal ideal. I also like the tech notes included. Who could see a tree with that kind of vision other than an artist. Don't worry about proving yourself and your ideals, that is done in your art. Great shot and vision.
Regards, Johnny

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• trampas (6862)
• [2009-03-04 7:18]
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dearly beloved,
we are gathered here, today, to worship at the altar of Unger.
let us give thanks for the HDR which has brought us comfort and light and good shadows.

may the Treklens bless us.

in the name of the Unger and of the Canon and of the Holy Dynamic Range.
here endeth the lesson.

go forth my bretheren.
Rev. Trampas

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• subs (2064)
• [2009-03-04 7:31]

Hi Linda,
Breath taking shot. Nice wide angle to cover the entire shadow too. I agree with you, when you see such beautiful things in nature, you are in awe of God's creations.
TFS,
Regards,
Subashini

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• Jonela (2727)
• [2009-03-04 8:07]
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Hi Linda,

The light coming through the tree is indeed a wonderful sight but if you want to see things of god just look to nature. The colours are brilliant and as usual your details fabulous.

Most people that believe in god show compassion and love, as you do, as soon as you bring religion the I will show you grief and strife war and death. I like your attitude about your belief you do not shove down our throats so should not have anyone else put it down your own.

Always supportive.

Regards
Jon

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• HurricanAlley (218)
• [2009-03-04 8:56]

This is a beautiful old tree Linda :-)
I like the sun behind it and what also makes this an inviting shot are the grills awaiting to be used! The water is peaceful...I'm ready to holiday there!! A glass of vino, a lounge chair, flip flops and I'm there girl! Hey even a kayak works!!!

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• Beger (19796)
• [2009-03-04 9:10]

Hi Linda,
I would have liked to take this photo! What a good way to render this backlit!You rendered the magnificence of this oak!
There is not only this tree which is suffering from extreme drought, narrow-minded too!
Bravo! Annie

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• korbee (13402)
• [2009-03-04 11:23]

very keen way of using the treeas a subject and instrument to keep out of the sun,the shade are doing an exelennt job as well Linda.

jan

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• kickback (11295)
• [2009-03-04 12:56]

simply amazing! love this so much, very dramatic and god like!
i wont get into details but this is cool in all ways
thanks,
scott

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• rlrad (830)
• [2009-03-04 15:01]

Linda,

I don't know much about God, Catholicism or what, but something or someone or somehow shows you the things you photograph, helps you to portray their beauty in a way that others appreciate. Call it God, call it Ali, call it Ka, call it anything you want.

I think this is a beautiful scene, who's to say where the light comes from - just agree that it is beautiful or give some constructive criticism on how it could be more beautiful. That's why we are here.

Nice photograph. I like the use of the sun as a back light. Excellent job, including the note.

Have an exceptional evening!

Reed Radcliffe
St. Louis, Missouri, USA

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• hifimusicdai (4819)
• [2009-03-04 18:30]
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Beautiful picture Linda and regarding the criticism leveled at you yesterday I would refer you to Psalm 1:1-3. Your pictures an notes are always refreshing showing that your faith provides you with a high quality and enjoyment of life. It is these qualities I appreciate about your posts.
Keep posting your shots and comments. They are always appreciated.
warm regards
David

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• Tomek (16571)
• [2009-03-04 23:09]

Interesting with this kind of light Linda:):)
Oaks are great trees and they can stay alive for more that 1000 years!!!
You are right in your note - if somebody like it, this can be whatever God... even ancient one like Ra.
Good capture, I would only take it out these garbage containers on the left:)
Tom:)

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• KBE (2667)
• [2009-03-04 23:18]

Linda u've got a very good eye to view and to see in more creative way of very common things :)
My compliments to u :)

Excellent n effective use of HDR conversion and this really looks outstanding :)

Very well done!

TFS
Cheers
JZM

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• Janice (32868)
• [2009-03-05 0:53]

Hi Linda
Beautiful tree - especially with the sun behind it. Yes, it is glowing. The tree of life...
I look around me and I see God in many places, especially in nature.
Amen to your notes, God is good
Janice

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• Jan (4817)
• [2009-03-05 1:04]

Haha, I am also a FROG!! :)

Hi Linda, a good photo, but I miss some pieces of the big tree on both sides. I love the sunlight through the branches of the tree. I love to see the love of God through you note!! :)
I always say; you don't have to believe in God to give critiques to my photo, but God has given me the ability to make and love making photo's, so you can see that through me, my notes and my pictures. It's who I am and who I want to be! I am just a FROG...:)

Janneke

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• Natasa-David (3833)
• [2009-03-05 3:21]

Dear Linda,

this is another extraordinary HDR from your "workshop". Beautiful realisation with has so many meenings.

Have a nice day!
David

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• bucanas (15162)
• [2009-03-05 4:56]

Hi Linda,
Very very beautiful photo,beautiful light.Thanks.
Best regards,
Ralf

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• Silvio2006 (42308)
• [2009-03-05 5:56]

Ciao Linda, you are late today too, and yesterday I missed this fantastic tree, splendid backligt with fascinating shadows, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• lukrecja (3573)
• [2009-03-05 10:11]

It's excellent shot, Linda! I love this huge old tree. The backlight emphasized its grandeur.
Regards, Ewa

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• Royaldevon (16061)
• [2009-03-06 1:10]

Hello Linda,

You are right!
The tree looks to be glowing!
Wonderful light and equally wonderful shadows!
Your pp is great!

King regards,
Bev :-)

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• CallMeMaria (18283)
• [2009-03-06 9:22]

Hi Linda,
First of all, congratulations for your note: I agree with you 100% and live by the same philosophy!
Secondly, and since photography IS the main issue on TL, congratulations as well for this amazing posting! Absolutely marvellous.
TFS
Have a nice weekend
Regards,
Lurdes

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• rminkow (14623)
• [2009-03-06 20:08]

Hi Linda...great shot..nice light and details..

Roger

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• machinelove (16007)
• [2009-03-07 9:41]

Superb natural looking HDR work Linda!
What a majestic looking tree, the shadows on the ground are so special.
Excellent work once again.
- Vincent

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• S-moon (2125)
• [2009-03-07 12:57]

Hi Linda,

A beatiful tree like this always steels my heart. The light gives a great warm effect. Very well done!

TFS Greetings Simone

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• Redrubin (0)
• [2009-03-15 8:37]
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A great effect of this fish eye len
good in perspective and light captured
very good work
ciao
Lucio