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Smooth the descent, and easy is the way · 06:05 PM

A bit more wandering around in the gloaming this (late) afternoon:

Bluebird skies made it a bit tough, but it was nice to try some new approaches--this is my first "focus stack," for instance...nothing to write home about, but I'm thinking it will eventually give me a way of isolating subjects against the (very) busy backgrounds I run across in the part of the world.

**Jacquot** · 11-22-2015, 06:18 PM

Nice bark texture in that last one, the technique worked, and I like the color in the third against the dark. That first tree survived significant trauma sometime in the distant past. Ask it to share its wisdom, and if you can clone it.

CreationBear · 11-22-2015, 06:31 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jacquot

and if you can clone it.

Thanks! I'm still waiting for the UT guys to bring back the American Chestnut, and then have a go at the devastated stands of Hemlock in this part of the world. I won't be seeing any giants in my lifetime, but I'd like to see at least a sapling or two make shift in this century.

At any rate, a nice day to be out--I find myself digging my K55/1.8 more and more...just an absurdly good deal, price/performance-wise.

mole · 11-22-2015, 06:43 PM - **1 Like**

Interesting use of focus stacking - did you use specialized software? That first shot of the tough old survivor is my favorite too!

(PS - some rather extensive Hemlock treatment will be going on up our way this February!)

CreationBear · 11-22-2015, 06:52 PM

Originally posted by mole

some rather extensive Hemlock treatment

Thanks! Are you talking oil/soap treatment, or another round of "predator beetle"? I'll definitely have my fingers crossed, but I get a sense that there's not a silver bullet out there.

mole · 11-22-2015, 07:02 PM

Originally posted by CreationBear

Thanks! Are you talking oil/soap treatment, or another round of "predator beetle"? I'll definitely have my fingers crossed, but I get a sense that there's not a silver bullet out there.

Chemical treatment - not sure of all the details. This is a cooperative program between USFS, State Forest Service and TSP...

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11-22-2015, 06:18 PM	#2
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Nice bark texture in that last one, the technique worked, and I like the color in the third against the dark. That first tree survived significant trauma sometime in the distant past. Ask it to share its wisdom, and if you can clone it.

11-22-2015, 06:31 PM - 1 Like	#3
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jacquot and if you can clone it. Thanks! I'm still waiting for the UT guys to bring back the American Chestnut, and then have a go at the devastated stands of Hemlock in this part of the world. I won't be seeing any giants in my lifetime, but I'd like to see at least a sapling or two make shift in this century. At any rate, a nice day to be out--I find myself digging my K55/1.8 more and more...just an absurdly good deal, price/performance-wise.

11-22-2015, 06:43 PM - 1 Like	#4
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Interesting use of focus stacking - did you use specialized software? That first shot of the tough old survivor is my favorite too! (PS - some rather extensive Hemlock treatment will be going on up our way this February!)

11-22-2015, 06:52 PM	#5
CreationBear Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 2,415 Original Poster	Originally posted by mole some rather extensive Hemlock treatment Thanks! Are you talking oil/soap treatment, or another round of "predator beetle"? I'll definitely have my fingers crossed, but I get a sense that there's not a silver bullet out there.

11-22-2015, 07:02 PM	#6
mole Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tennessee Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,432	Originally posted by CreationBear Thanks! Are you talking oil/soap treatment, or another round of "predator beetle"? I'll definitely have my fingers crossed, but I get a sense that there's not a silver bullet out there. Chemical treatment - not sure of all the details. This is a cooperative program between USFS, State Forest Service and TSP...

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