Bristle Cone Pine Cones

[Mike Moats]

Not sure if I already posted this. Shot in California at 11,000 feet where the Bristle Pines grow.

Fuji S5, Tamron 90, f/32, 2sec. Tripod, Natural Light.

[Barbara Kile]

I love the detail and composition here. I wondered if you might continue the pine cone 'patterns' at the bottom of the frame as well, but I do like your placement of the 2 nestled inside the angle of the trunk. The lighting and depth are right on.

[Julie Kenward]

Very nice textures and composition, Mike. To me it feels like it could use a hair more sharpening to really bring out all those pine needles but that could just be a result of the upload. Love all those brown tones!

[Nick Palmieri]

I love the composition!

[Ramesh Adkoli]

Very nicely composed image, Mike. Even though the trunk is prominent, it shares the attention with the pine cones evenly. Still, toning down the trunk a tiny bit and sharpening it a sliver would greatly enhance the image, IMO. TFS.

regards,
ramesh

[Dave Mills]

Hi Mike, Great comp and beautiful tonality throughout. Very creative I might add!

[Mike Moats]

Thanks all for comments.

[Charles Wesley]

Mike,

Nice vision and use of earth tones and shadows on this one. Great 3 D effect.
Thanks for sharing...
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Mike, love the compostion. Very well seen. Another vote for a tad sharpening.

[Vida van der Walt]

Hi Mike
Love the comp and a very creative image.:)

[Christopher Miller]

Hi Mike, Really like this one! Beautiful composition and details.

[Katherine Enns]

Hi Mike, I so love your bristlecone series, they look so western to me, the texture, almost sepia tones and lighting are superb.

[Anita Bower]

Just lovely. Fabulous composition and detail. I especially like the pine needles in the hole in the trunk.