Not a Survivor

[Jeffrey Sipress]

Zion National Park, 2005. I had this image in my mind for years waiting for it to appear before me, and finally there is was, and the lighting conditions were perfect. I spent well over an hour with this subject, and made this image with my Ebony SV45U and a Rodenstock 90mm on Fuji Astia. Drum scanned at Mark Muench's studio. It is one of my most important images.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like this a lot! Great composition, mood and colors.

[Leroy Laverman]

Really great image. Nothing really to critique here - it's wonderful.

[Michael Pancier]

beautiful work. the contrast between the dead tree and the rock is fantastic.

[Harold Davis]

awesome work!! the contrast between the wall and tree is sweet!!

[Robert Amoruso]

I like how you designed the composition as to where the branches enter and exit the frame - nice harmony to that. The contrast between the rock face and tree makes the image.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Ditto to all the above,......especially Reobert's observations.

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Simply beautiful !!!!! Great comp.

[Rich Ikerd]

Exceptionally graphic image Jeff. Having the branches exit the image at all angles makes for a nice composition (nothing cut by accident). And the deep red colors really accentuate the gray of the tree. Easy to see why it is so important to you.

[Van Hilliard]

Outstanding work. The look of the monochromaitc wood against the deep rich colors and texture of the rockface creates a wonderful contrast and dimensional quality. Truly exceptional work. One of my favorites.

[David Steele]

Superb work. I agree with all the well-deserved praise. My only nit is that the outer frame is a bit overpowering.