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A Witch's Hand · 06:28 PM

A couple of stark, winter shots I took of a dead tree, this afternoon. The only problem: it didn't feel stark or like winter with a cloudless sky and a temp of 82F (about 28C). I love February in Texas (don't ask me about August).

Jer

SpecialK · 02-25-2011, 08:03 PM

Both of those work well in their own way. Nice.

**Scottnorwo** · 02-25-2011, 08:05 PM

I like both. starkness is a good word here. I just wish my winter was as stark as yours!!!

daacon · 02-26-2011, 06:37 AM

I like the framing and nice choice of BW - sorry you have been banned from using the word 'winter' from now on (Unless a mjaor ice or snow strom hits

) Now Summer / Spring / Fall are all still acceptable.

**Sailor** · 02-26-2011, 06:42 AM

Originally posted by SpecialK

Both of those work well in their own way. Nice.

Thanks for the very kind words,

Jer

Originally posted by Scottnorwo

I like both. starkness is a good word here. I just wish my winter was as stark as yours!!!

Thanks, Scott. Yup, yesterday was a beauty.

Jer

Originally posted by daacon

I like the framing and nice choice of BW - sorry you have been banned from using the word 'winter' from now on (Unless a mjaor ice or snow strom hits

) Now Summer / Spring / Fall are all still acceptable.

Hey, thanks, buddy - I'll try to think of a new word for the time between Fall (which ended about Dec 31) and Spring (which actually seems to already have sprung).

Jer

Jimbo · 02-26-2011, 07:32 AM

Of the two I prefer the first and it needed to be B&W. Well done Jer. JIM

slowpez · 02-26-2011, 08:19 AM

I love these and especially the textures in the second one. I agree with Jim on the choice of B&W. Well done.

**dcmsox2004** · 02-26-2011, 08:36 AM

very nice compositions jer..... well crafted... dave m

Aon · 02-26-2011, 08:58 AM

I like 'em both. To me it seems like the hand is reaching onto something in the second shot.

**Bob Harris** · 02-26-2011, 11:25 AM

Jer, your b/w photos always turn out great. thanks Bob

**Sailor** · 02-26-2011, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Jimbo

Of the two I prefer the first and it needed to be B&W. Well done Jer. JIM

Thanks, buddy.

Jer

Originally posted by slowpez

I love these and especially the textures in the second one. I agree with Jim on the choice of B&W. Well done.

Thanks, Susan. In my younger days, I focused (NPI) on B&W photographs, often of stark, simple subjects. In an effort to avoid the staleness I've felt creeping up on my recent shooting, I've vowed to do more of this sort of thing.

Jer

Originally posted by dcmsox2004

very nice compositions jer..... well crafted... dave m

I really appreciate it, Dave.

Jer

Originally posted by Aon

I like 'em both. To me it seems like the hand is reaching onto something in the second shot.

Thanks much. Now that you mention it, the "hand" does appear to be beginning to clutch!

Jer

**Sailor** · 02-26-2011, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by Bob Harris

Jer, your b/w photos always turn out great. thanks Bob

Thanks for the very kind words, Bob.

Jer

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SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Both of those work well in their own way. Nice.

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Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	I like both. starkness is a good word here. I just wish my winter was as stark as yours!!!

02-26-2011, 06:37 AM	#4
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	I like the framing and nice choice of BW - sorry you have been banned from using the word 'winter' from now on (Unless a mjaor ice or snow strom hits ) Now Summer / Spring / Fall are all still acceptable.

02-26-2011, 06:42 AM	#5
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by SpecialK Both of those work well in their own way. Nice. Thanks for the very kind words, Jer Originally posted by Scottnorwo I like both. starkness is a good word here. I just wish my winter was as stark as yours!!! Thanks, Scott. Yup, yesterday was a beauty. Jer Originally posted by daacon I like the framing and nice choice of BW - sorry you have been banned from using the word 'winter' from now on (Unless a mjaor ice or snow strom hits ) Now Summer / Spring / Fall are all still acceptable. Hey, thanks, buddy - I'll try to think of a new word for the time between Fall (which ended about Dec 31) and Spring (which actually seems to already have sprung). Jer

02-26-2011, 07:32 AM	#6
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Of the two I prefer the first and it needed to be B&W. Well done Jer. JIM

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slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	I love these and especially the textures in the second one. I agree with Jim on the choice of B&W. Well done.

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	very nice compositions jer..... well crafted... dave m

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Aon Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 369	I like 'em both. To me it seems like the hand is reaching onto something in the second shot.

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Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	Jer, your b/w photos always turn out great. thanks Bob

02-26-2011, 03:49 PM	#11
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jimbo Of the two I prefer the first and it needed to be B&W. Well done Jer. JIM Thanks, buddy. Jer Originally posted by slowpez I love these and especially the textures in the second one. I agree with Jim on the choice of B&W. Well done. Thanks, Susan. In my younger days, I focused (NPI) on B&W photographs, often of stark, simple subjects. In an effort to avoid the staleness I've felt creeping up on my recent shooting, I've vowed to do more of this sort of thing. Jer Originally posted by dcmsox2004 very nice compositions jer..... well crafted... dave m I really appreciate it, Dave. Jer Originally posted by Aon I like 'em both. To me it seems like the hand is reaching onto something in the second shot. Thanks much. Now that you mention it, the "hand" does appear to be beginning to clutch! Jer

02-26-2011, 03:50 PM	#12
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203 Original Poster	Originally posted by Bob Harris Jer, your b/w photos always turn out great. thanks Bob Thanks for the very kind words, Bob. Jer

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