#69 - First Post - An Ordinary Tree

rbustraenrbustraen Registered Users Posts: 127 Major grins
edited January 31, 2011 in The Dgrin Challenges
First time post on the challenge and thought I'd give this a try, please let me know why you think and if this fits the theme.

This 'tree' can be defined as ordinary as it is just a tree or unique because it's a tree from the James Bay Lowlands. These trees grow in the swamp lands and can be over hundreds of years old. I took this during a trip to Attawapiskat and Fort Albany this week.

Which one do you prefer, landscape or portrait?

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- Randy

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Comments

  • bbjonesbbjones Registered Users Posts: 234 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    Very nice! I think I like the landscape -- the sense of isolation says "unique" in that sense.

    I'd love to see a bigger version. Do you have a link to the full-size?

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  • FrochFroch Registered Users Posts: 571 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
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    I really like this landscaped version better for the same reasons that BBJ noted.
    I also like the processing to pop it as HiKey. I think the dark contrasts of the 'grasses' and then the distant tree line are gorgeous. Very nice!!!
  • rteest42rteest42 Registered Users Posts: 540 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    Landscape, definitely! Welcome aboard!
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  • MrsCueMrsCue Registered Users Posts: 412 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    Less is more I say thumb.gif
    I wish I could find a lone tree!
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  • sweetharmonysweetharmony Registered Users Posts: 405 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    Definitely with the landscape.....it showcases the subject.
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  • rbustraenrbustraen Registered Users Posts: 127 Major grins
    edited January 30, 2011
    Thanks for the comments, I don't have a 'larger' one at the moment, as I just did a quick PP on this for the 'idea'... but I'll play with the landscape a little more... my pick so far :)
    - Randy

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    Canon 7D and not enough L glass....
  • billseyebillseye Registered Users Posts: 847 Major grins
    edited January 31, 2011
    Add another vote for the landscape. Lots to like about this one. Kudos!
    Bill Banning

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