*Entry Thread* Mini-Challenge #80 Trees

nightpixelsnightpixels Registered Users Posts: 536 Major grins
edited August 12, 2009 in The Dgrin Challenges
Welcome to Round #80 of the Dgrin mini-Challenges.

This challenge is open to any Dgrin member. It will run from Tuesday, July 21, 9:00pm, EST time (GMT -5) to Tuesday, August 11, 9:00pm, EST time (GMT -5).

The topic ready for your interpretation: Trees

Trees are not only one of my favorite subjects to photograph, but post-process too. I love playing around with the white balance slider in Photoshop’s Raw file editor particularly for the Tree shots. All kinds of trees are welcome even photographs of just tree trunks.

Your Judges:
-nightpixels

Of course no examples are necessary for this theme, but just to stick to the tradition of these challenges, here are a couple for your viewing pleasure:


The spectacular Muir Woods National Monument, CA:

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Palm Trees and Burning Sky:

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Looking forward to seeing your entries :ivarI will be checking in from Europe during this contest.
Allen Parseghian

Los Angeles dance photographer

Website: http://www.allenparseghian.com
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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    Cool Allen
    I am a tree lover too, lots of them in Ottawa where I am at now. But only have the P&S. Just have to work harder
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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    I was hoping someone would pick trees..clap.gif.. Aside of the clouds, they are my fav too...:D
  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited July 21, 2009
    Excellent! One of my favorite subjects! Now, how can I narrow it down to 3?
  • coscorrosacoscorrosa Registered Users Posts: 2,284 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Great topic, for me, it's really hard to pick just three, I have so many photos of trees and they're so different depending on the season...

    Anyway, here's my first crack at it, I may swap some of these out later :D

    #1: Twilight on Ruby Beach

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    #2: Cherry Trees on Campus

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    #3: A Shock of Autumn Color

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    Ron Coscorrosa

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  • KatmitchellKatmitchell Banned Posts: 1,548 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Lovin' the Cherry Blossoms Ron,,,

    You always seem to have an arsenal of photos.:D
  • WhatSheSawWhatSheSaw Registered Users Posts: 2,221 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Here goes!

    1 - One Winter Night

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    2 - Survivor. This tree was struck by lightning a long time ago. It is about 300 years old and is in my folks' yard. The wound on its side has closed a lot since I was a child.

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    3 - Morning Light.

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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    #1 - Washington Crossing State Park, PA.
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    #2 - Solebury Township, PA
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    #3 - Durham Township, PA
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    Linda

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  • KinkajouKinkajou Registered Users Posts: 1,240 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Trees! Hoorah! Great idea :D

    Alright, here's a start... they are subject to change!

    Vogel State Park, GA
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    Suwannee River, FL
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    Martinsville, VA
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    Webpage

    Spread the love! Go comment on something!
  • Karrie McDKarrie McD Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    richtersl wrote:
    ##3 - Durham Township, PA
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    Ohhh, I LOVE this!
    "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right."
  • RaymondPhotosRaymondPhotos Registered Users Posts: 94 Big grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    1. Last one standing

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    2. Bryce Canyon

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    3. Suwannee River

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  • DsrtVWDsrtVW Registered Users Posts: 1,991 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2009
    Have these on site already
    Winter Oak in the Mother Lode
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    Reflected Birch
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    California Fan Palms/Thousand Palms Oasis
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    Chris K. NANPA Member
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  • JAGJAG Super Moderators Posts: 9,088 moderator
    edited July 22, 2009
    1. Barbados winds....
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    2.Up-rooted...
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    3.Peacefull Perch...
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    ~JAG (Joyce) - My site: JAG Creations JAG Creations be a fan.
  • davevdavev Registered Users Posts: 3,118 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    1 - Fall

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    2 - The Spirit Tree

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    3 - IR in July

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    dave.

    Basking in the shadows of yesterday's triumphs'.
  • KevXmanKevXman Registered Users Posts: 945 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Here are a few of my current favorites.

    Misty Morning
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    Autumn Reflections
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    Me And My Shadow
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    — Kevin
    Enjoy today, tomorrow is not guaranteed.

    My Site, My Book
  • ghinsonghinson Registered Users Posts: 933 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    Dang it. I love pics of trees. But I live on an island that is too wind-blown to have trees that are much to look at.

    Here's some though:

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    uosuıɥ ƃǝɹƃ
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  • climbbikeclimbbike Registered Users Posts: 23 Big grins
    edited July 23, 2009
    image

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  • bf2015bf2015 Registered Users Posts: 523 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2009
    Just a few:

    1.

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    2.

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    3.

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    4.

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    Brian Friedman
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  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2009
    I love trees!
    #1: In Between

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    #2: Light Dancers

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    #3: The Watcher

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    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
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  • richterslrichtersl Registered Users Posts: 3,322 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2009
    thapamd wrote:
    #2: Light Dancers

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    I love this one, Mahesh! thumb.gif
    Linda

    http://lrichters.smugmug.com
  • LakesRiderLakesRider Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited July 24, 2009
    First post :D

    Soldier Lake Autumn
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    The colors are not enhanced. I was surrounded by these bright red maples.
  • thapamdthapamd Registered Users Posts: 1,722 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2009
    richtersl wrote:
    I love this one, Mahesh! thumb.gif

    Thanks, Linda! It's one of my favorite pictures. :D
    Shoot in RAW because memory is cheap but memories are priceless.

    Mahesh
    http://www.StarvingPhotographer.com
  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2009
    1. Historical Record
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    2. Scarred Survivors
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    3. LA Jacks
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    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • blinkywablinkywa Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited July 25, 2009
    Mass of Trees
    I saw this mass of trees right by my church and thought it was so beautiful and I thought I would share it

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  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2009
    Cuong wrote:
    1. Historical Record

    2. Scarred Survivors

    3. LA Jacks

    Cuong


    Cuong, you are outstanding here! clap.gif
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  • CuongCuong Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited July 27, 2009
    photo-bug wrote:
    Cuong, you are outstanding here! clap.gif
    Thanks, Tatiana.

    Cuong
    "She Was a Little Taste of Heaven – And a One-Way Ticket to Hell!" - Max Phillips
  • Karrie McDKarrie McD Registered Users Posts: 372 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2009
    Surreal
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    Swamp Spirit
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    I'm on vacation in Michigan right now and I drove past this tree the other day and just had to stop and take a pic for this mini-challenge :-) Laughing.gif

    The Kalkaska Shoe Tree
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    "Whether you think you can or you can't, you are right."
  • travelwaystravelways Registered Users Posts: 7,854 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2009
    Karrie McD wrote:

    ...
    I'm on vacation in Michigan right now and I drove past this tree the other day and just had to stop and take a pic for this mini-challenge :-) Laughing.gif


    Your "Swamp Spirit" is fantastic!!!

    - Enjoy your vacation :)
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  • TentacionTentacion Registered Users Posts: 940 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2009
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    Ponderosa Pine
    You're only as good as your next photo....
    One day, I started writing, not knowing that I had chained myself for life to a noble but merciless master. When God hands you a gift, he also hands you a whip; and the whip is intended solely for self-flagellation...I'm here alone in my dark madness, all by myself with my deck of cards --- and, of course, the whip God gave me." Truman Capote
  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2009
    Karrie McD wrote:
    SurrealI'm on vacation in Michigan right now and I drove past this tree the other day and just had to stop and take a pic for this mini-challenge :-) Laughing.gif

    Karrie,

    I found a very similiar tree several yaers ago near Mitchell Oregon, then less than a mile down the road was another on the otherside.

    There was a small sign designating the tree as a "Bearing tree, no cherries or peaches, just a few pairs"

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    I also like the way you captured the Swamp Spirit.

    Phil
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
  • Roaddog 52Roaddog 52 Registered Users Posts: 309 Major grins
    edited July 28, 2009
    A lot of great tree images. I am glad I am not the one judging this challenge. I spend a lot of time outdoors and trees are always a favorite subject.

    Here are a couple captured last week and an older one.

    Mango treehouse,

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    Mango and Palm

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    Vine Maple and moss, Olympic National Park

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    Phil
    I don't know where I'm goin, but I'm goin anyway.
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