Theme - Big, Old Tree

[Christopher Miller]

Earlier in the fall, I had a chance to visit the Spencer-Pierce-Little Farm in Newburyport. It's one of the oldest farms in Massachusetts, dating back to 1635. Very interesting place; I would love to go back there and explore it more thoroughly. In front of the old farmhouse there's this massive, old beech tree which caught my eye. After converting to B&W with Silver Efex Pro, I added one of my textures and then two Shadowhouse textures.

[Dennis Bishop]

This has a very unique perspective which, combined with the processing, makes it an arresting image. There is a nice range of tones, and the highlights give it an extra spark.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

I love the perspective and your processing Christopher, the colour and textures are great!

[Diane Miller]

What a great way to shoot a massive tree! For me, the top two-thirds alone could make a separate image -- I love what is happening with the leaves and branches up there.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Christopher, this must be amazing to see in person. I like your textures and the slight blur vignetting on the edges.

[Marina Scarr]

Your title is perfect for this image, and the techniques you used really accentuate its size.

[Anita Bower]

What you have managed to do here is create the feeling of how big this tree is. Great job with that. As always, gorgeous processing. The tones are especially appealing. I wonder about darkening that one light area on the left side of the trunk just above the middle. Beautiful work.

[Nancy Bell]

This really shows the massiveness of the tree, and the aged processing look supports that this is an old tree. Great composition with the placement of the trunk and the branches radiating out and upwards.

[Judy Howle]

The composition really shows off the large size of the tree. Nice colors and texture work!

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks everyone for your comments. Much appreciated!

[Michael Gerald-Yamasaki]

Christopher,

Greetings. I particularly like the textures and tone of this one... especially the broad trunk, branches to leaves transition. Thanks for posting.

Cheers,

-Michael-