12 Redwoods

DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
edited July 26, 2010 in Other Cool Shots
Noticed while visiting the Redwoods in Northern California that so very
many of the chopped down old growth Redwood tree stumps where
encircled by newer Redwood trees. So I laid down on the huge stump and
took several pictures towards the tops of the newer trees. Thought it
might be interesting to do so as the new trees practically enclosed the
old tree stump. The newer trees growing tightly side by side.
Shot with a 10-20 Sigma & 420EX Flash.

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Michael

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  • ImageX PhotographyImageX Photography Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    Cool! Awesome trees..... awesome shot!
  • black mambablack mamba Registered Users Posts: 8,323 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    Nice execution of a good concept. Well done, Michael.

    Tom
    I always wanted to lie naked on a bearskin rug in front of a fireplace. Cracker Barrel didn't take kindly to it.
  • CdorothyCdorothy Registered Users Posts: 89 Big grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    Very cool! I like it a lot!
    Chris
  • PantherPanther Registered Users Posts: 3,658 Major grins
    edited July 22, 2010
    Howdy Michael,

    Really love the Perspective and subject, and the use of the Flash

    was a great touch.

    Very nicely done!!!
    Take care,

    Craig

    Burleson, Texas
  • RichardRichard Administrators, Vanilla Admin Posts: 19,955 moderator
    edited July 23, 2010
    Nice. thumb.gif
    My Pics
  • EiaEia Registered Users Posts: 3,627 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    I like that - makes me kind of dizzy but what kid would not look up and twirl around? Thats what it reminds me of! :)
    ~AnnaMaria~ My little life in God's big universe
  • rwellsrwells Registered Users Posts: 6,084 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Very interesting Michael thumb.gif

    They look like very big pencils pointing down rolleyes1.gif
    Randy
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Eia wrote: »
    I like that - makes me kind of dizzy but what kid would not look up and twirl around? Thats what it reminds me of! :)
    :D Appreciate your comment Eia. Thanks.
    I twirl around these days and I am down for the count rolleyes1.gifNo can do.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    ImageX Photography wrote: »
    Cool! Awesome trees..... awesome shot!
    :D Very pleased you like the shot and thanks for saying :D
    Interesting read your question on pricing. thumb.gif
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    black mamba wrote: »
    Nice execution of a good concept. Well done, Michael.

    Tom
    Appreciate that Tom. :D It was hard to get any drama out of this one but
    I sure wanted it. Am working off my laptop for about the next month maybe
    and that isn't making PP smooth at all. Not trusting my colors are showing
    well on the net. Must be decent enough though. No one has said different.
    Michael
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Nice Michael. I like the forethought of using a flash ... I will remember that next time I visit Kings Canyon.

    Gary
    My snaps can be found here:
    Unsharp at any Speed
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Cdorothy wrote: »
    Very cool! I like it a lot!
    Chris
    Nice of you to say Chris. Pleased you like this one. :D
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    Nice Michael. I like the forethought of using a flash ... I will remember that next time I visit Kings Canyon.

    Gary
    Thanks Gary :D I really could have used an additional flash
    to get to where I visually wanted to go. As is I had to dodge quite a bit
    in an attempt to compensate. This was one of those times that proves out
    carrying a heavy'ish gear bag and tripod though this was hand held.
    Am looking up Kings Canyon.

    Wow. Beautiful spot on the planet.

    Also, I am reminded to get some gels in the bag for the flash. Been too long since
    I ensured to carry them. Plus I have been saving for a 580EX for those times I need 2
    strobes.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Panther wrote: »
    Howdy Michael,

    Really love the Perspective and subject, and the use of the Flash

    was a great touch.

    Very nicely done!!!

    I thank you for letting me know Craig. Nice of you. :D:D:D
    Packing that flash around has been worth having it handy.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Richard wrote: »
    Nice. thumb.gif
    :D Thank you Richard :D
    Michael
  • ImageX PhotographyImageX Photography Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    DaddyO wrote: »
    :D Very pleased you like the shot and thanks for saying :D
    Interesting read your question on pricing. thumb.gif

    :Dthumb.gif
  • AzzaroAzzaro Registered Users Posts: 5,643 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    clap.gif well done... Michael :Dgary
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    rwells wrote: »
    Very interesting Michael thumb.gif

    They look like very big pencils pointing down rolleyes1.gif
    Thanks Randy. :D
    Like that comparison. That would make them Paul Bunyan size.
    And as luck would have it, Paul was in the area. Got a half decent pic of him.
    Big fellow. Will post his photo.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    Azzaro wrote: »
    clap.gif well done... Michael :Dgary
    My thanks for your saying Gary :D:D:D
    Michael
  • SeefutlungSeefutlung Registered Users Posts: 2,781 Major grins
    edited July 23, 2010
    DaddyO wrote: »
    Thanks Gary :D I really could have used an additional flash
    to get to where I visually wanted to go. As is I had to dodge quite a bit
    in an attempt to compensate. This was one of those times that proves out
    carrying a heavy'ish gear bag and tripod though this was hand held.
    Am looking up Kings Canyon.

    Wow. Beautiful spot on the planet.

    Also, I am reminded to get some gels in the bag for the flash. Been too long since
    I ensured to carry them. Plus I have been saving for a 580EX for those times I need 2
    strobes.

    Kings Canyon is amazing ... as there are no atheists in foxholes ... I believe there are no atheists in Kings Canyon ... a religious experience.

    G
    My snaps can be found here:
    Unsharp at any Speed
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited July 24, 2010
    WOW again -- I just love how this one turned out. Cool indeed thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • rookieshooterrookieshooter Registered Users Posts: 539 Major grins
    edited July 25, 2010
    Great shot.
  • kdogkdog Administrators Posts: 11,681 moderator
    edited July 25, 2010
    Very nice, very creative. thumb.gif
    Moderator of Landscapes forum
    Link to my Smugmug site
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2010
    Seefutlung wrote: »
    Kings Canyon is amazing ... as there are no atheists in foxholes ... I believe there are no atheists in Kings Canyon ... a religious experience.

    G

    Agreed Gary. thumb.gif I believe that to be exactly the case on both points.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2010
    Dogdots wrote: »
    WOW again -- I just love how this one turned out. Cool indeed thumb.gif
    :D:D:D I do thank you once again Mary. Your very kind to say.
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2010
    rookieshooter wrote: »
    Great shot.
    :D Very nice of you to say. Thank you very much. :D
    Michael
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited July 26, 2010
    kdog wrote: »
    Very nice, very creative. thumb.gif
    Thank you Joel :D:D:D
    Michael
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