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Reverse lightning
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Copyright: Kimberley Broyles (gardenwife) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 185 W: 48 N: 125] (851)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004-07-27
Categories: Daily Life, Nature, Decisive Moment
Camera: Minolta Dimage A1
Exposure: f/3.5, 1/2500 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2004-07-28 2:26
Viewed: 1106
Points: 20
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today we had some trees removed from our property, along with a large splintered branch from an old cherry tree. I was impressed at the knowledge the landscaper and his crew had of trees, and at the efficiency with which they did their work.

To remove this branch, a man climbed about 30' up into the tree to a spot just above the limb's break. He then tied the branch with several ropes and tossed the ends down to the two men on the ground. They made sort of a web, keeping the branch just where they wanted it as it was cut and lowered to the ground. I talk more in a post at TrekEarth regarding the tree trimmer and his gear.

The trees surrounding the subject provided a natural vignette. I thought the branch itself, backlit by a stormy sky, seemed a negative image of a lightening bolt. I thought it was a neat spectacle!

Cropped, sharpened and added frame using Irfanview.
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Well seen and excellent composition. The shadows in the foreplan contrast with the trees at the bottom where we can see just a hint of colour. It helps bring a sense of depth to this image.

Superb photo,

I love !! Great composition... The others tree seems to be sorry for the branch that will fall... All other tree stay around until the critical moment arrives... I like contrast in this photo... Congratulations ! Great job !

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  • lyta Silver Star Critiquer [C: 19 W: 0 N: 8] (64)
  • [2004-07-28 2:36]

Yes I see what you mean - it has a natural frame - in a oval shape. This has a quiet beauty to it. Before I read the note (and just looking at the thumbnail) I thought it was a tree reflected off water. It's nice to see a photograph that can be interpreted in a variety of ways. Thanks for sharing. I really enjoyed it.Great note!

Really great shot, I love the b&w on the top where the drama is, a dead tree would like to reach the alive ones, and then below the colours appear. Nice compo and very creative, Kimberley!

this shot breaths a good mood... i quess the grey misty light helps that... i like the composition here with the dark elements in the outside...very well done....

Dangerous work, it looks like the branch is floating.

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  • padre Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor [C: 1419 W: 90 N: 263] (4035)
  • [2004-07-28 8:55]

Great eye Kim. Good composition, a little more shadow detail would really make this sing.

Very nice composition. Nicely seen. I think I would have cloned the rope just so it would look like the branch is floating in midair. It would have made for a good pp. Nice shot.

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  • letr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1159 W: 419 N: 1105] (6740)
  • [2004-08-04 16:49]

Excellent framing,with just the green on the lower side.. Well seen and excecuted !!

Picture is fairytale! Completely I could decorate any exhibition! But on the pages of periodical would always assign on itself attention! Remarkable work! Thanks to you for the pleasure!

great shot,
I think the string looks okay, ii makes the picture look real..without the string it would be just a PP picture..I like it. Good composition, and I like the sky ..
great job!
Regards,
Gariella

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