At the Edge of a Clearing by Egmont
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It has been slow going this last week and this image represents how I feel. A reason for choosing B&W over a Duo-tone. My health has improved but the ear infection and poison oak still lingers about and zapping me of my energy. Right now we are also in the middle of another rain storm after a few days of sunshine. Just found out that the two states above, Oregon and Washington State are having a severe drought for a third year in a row. Wish we could help out by sending some rain their way.
The photograph is not part of the California oak tree series or the nature preserve which our house borders. The tree that has lowered its trunks and branches to those towering above it, is a California Bay Leave tree and yes, we do use its leaves as they are fresh and pungent in the spaghetti sauce we make froom scratch. No can stuff here!
I hope to be making my rounds to your galleries in a day or two.
Thank you for the gracious comments on the California Oak Tree series;
'Under a Canopy of Oak Trees',
'Gate to the Middle of Nowhere', and
'Morning Light'.
Thank you for stopping by
Vielen dank das Sie vorbei gekommen sind
Merci de votre visite
Grazie Obrigado Dank u Takk De
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Comments (26)
ebsmooth
excellent detail on the ferns! composed very well with the large treee branches a little off center!!! nicely done in b/w!
DeviousMoose
It still amazes me how your photos keep such detail in the darker areas without the light areas getting blown out. Another very impressive photo from you!!
addiek
Gee lovely work Egmont! Just these simple elements of nature photographed this well make for a pleasing composition.
marybelgium
Beautiful use of light here !
cynlee
the limbs bow down to the ferns whispering it's story of sights seen from above, at least that's how i see it :] glad you're on the mend
TwoPynts
Great shapes and forms for this composition. The image makes it seem like you are really part of the forest while there is another world just beyond the dark branches. We have Bay tree too, but not one this established. Mmmmm, pasta... ;]
ifos
Another great one Egmont, I totally agree with Devious Moose your tonal range is inpressive without losing detail at either end. I am glad that you are gradually recovering from your ailments.
nathalie06
A beautiful place and a great shot ! Dark like our thoughs... but with the light behind, where we are trying to go... Forests are so precious. Maybe there's some mushrooms here ? Take care of you. Nathalie
CDBrugg
The thing I admire the most about these pictures is that they invite one to linger, to look again and again to discover new details and new deapths.
Chaos911
wow, excellent shot!!!
SoulSearcherr
what a lovely and romantic shot..love those ferns..glad you feeling lil better..S
soulofharmony
awww you take care egmont.. very melancholic image.. beautiful light and contrast.. excellent as ever :) hugssss ...
DELMUR
belle image de sous bois! excellente profondeur de champ!(depth of field)
bpmac
Another fine example of the beauty all around us. Excellent shot Egmont! V (Stop putting the poison oak in the spaghetti sauce.)
maud
Excellent B/W photo! Great composition with large tree branches and ferns..Simply a beauty of nature V :)
Lledeline
Very nice picture again. Recover quick !!.
vlaaitje
an images with a story in here...love such kind of shots....I think we all have some dark days.....
glix70
Beautiful quiet forest with neverending branches!!! I love this peaceful b/w shot!!! I hope that you will feel better soon!!! :)
andre75
Very nice abstract work. Beautiful.
diomedes66
Superb monochrome composition, excellent zone gradients and outstanding detail, a most wonderful presentation. Quite well done! V
sharky_
A reflection of your health in this image well captured. I do hope your health return soon and with much strength to add. I'm anxious to see what image you will post then. Thank you for all your knowledge and skills. Aloha
Zacko
Beautiful photo!!! Hope youre feeling better soon. Take care!!!
Mimey
Richtig sches dunkles Unterholz Photo... Aber Vorsicht vor Zecken !!! Nicht das deine Krankheitssymptome von einer unerkannten Borreliose herrren... hier in Sdeutschland sind diese Biester eine Landplage und eine nicht zu unterschzende Gefahr f "Naturphotografen" Auf jeden Fall gute Besserung !!!
Michelle A.
Nature in her infinite beauty.... impressive rich tones.....
logiloglu
simply beautiful in b/w. like Michelle said impressive rich tones. an excellent photography,Egmont.all the best to you,my friend. vote #:O)
sossy
perfect b/w capture again with a great expression and inviting our fantasy to play! sure composed branches and plants! and the soft contrastful light makes the atmosphere! wish you a fast recovery and hope the pain leaves you soon! ;o)))