Abstract Cypress Roots

**Wheatridger** · 12-10-2021, 08:50 PM

I barely ever do B&W any more, but this one asked for it. It's a section of the base of the biggest Red Cedar tree in Washington state.

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reynb · 12-11-2021, 03:35 AM

Really nice Black & White, and I like the square aspect also.

5ks · 12-11-2021, 07:43 AM

Gorgious art of nature converted to great photographic art.

**FozzFoster** · 12-11-2021, 03:39 PM

nice choice to go BW - really brings out the textures.
well done!

**angkymac** · 12-11-2021, 09:44 PM

Very much a piece of nature's art, transformed into photographic art!
(Like 5ks said.)
Angky.

vijaykishan · 12-19-2021, 09:57 AM

Very intriguing and complex picture with lots of details to ponder on. Post processing is second to none. A strong diagonal holds the picture together while the chaotic roots keeps it interesting; It takes a keen eye to spot and a skilled mind to capture it - congratulations.

**jab2980** · 12-20-2021, 01:11 PM

I agree that this scene "asked for it" with monochrome. It helps you focus on the lines and texture. Very nice!

Weevil · 12-21-2021, 08:53 AM

B&W makes them looks like they were made from casted iron... good job!

Michail_P · 12-22-2021, 05:01 AM

The square crop made a fine composition. You are right going BW on this one, although I must say I would bring up the exposure just a bit, to avoid certain grey portions around the main root area, but that's me. very nice light and framing.

**janosh** · 03-18-2022, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Wheatridger

I barely ever do B&W any more, but this one asked for it. It's a section of the base of the biggest Red Cedar tree in Washington state.

Nice! Undoubtedly prints beautifully and wouldn't work as well in color IMHO.

**aT0Mx** · 08-20-2022, 05:16 PM

Nice. They sky is distracting at the sides. A crop perhaps?

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12-11-2021, 03:35 AM	#2
reynb Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bundaberg, Australia. Posts: 1,099	Really nice Black & White, and I like the square aspect also.

12-11-2021, 07:43 AM	#3
5ks Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern Finland Posts: 657	Gorgious art of nature converted to great photographic art.

12-11-2021, 03:39 PM	#4
FozzFoster Custom User Title Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Alberta Photos: Albums Posts: 6,395	nice choice to go BW - really brings out the textures. well done!

12-11-2021, 09:44 PM	#5
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 6,453	Very much a piece of nature's art, transformed into photographic art! (Like 5ks said.) Angky.

12-19-2021, 09:57 AM	#6
vijaykishan Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 955	Very intriguing and complex picture with lots of details to ponder on. Post processing is second to none. A strong diagonal holds the picture together while the chaotic roots keeps it interesting; It takes a keen eye to spot and a skilled mind to capture it - congratulations.

12-20-2021, 01:11 PM	#7
jab2980 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Photos: Albums Posts: 573	I agree that this scene "asked for it" with monochrome. It helps you focus on the lines and texture. Very nice!

12-21-2021, 08:53 AM	#8
Weevil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,133	B&W makes them looks like they were made from casted iron... good job!

12-22-2021, 05:01 AM	#9
Michail_P Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: Kalymnos Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,938	The square crop made a fine composition. You are right going BW on this one, although I must say I would bring up the exposure just a bit, to avoid certain grey portions around the main root area, but that's me. very nice light and framing.

03-18-2022, 11:23 AM	#10
janosh Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 243	Originally posted by Wheatridger I barely ever do B&W any more, but this one asked for it. It's a section of the base of the biggest Red Cedar tree in Washington state. Nice! Undoubtedly prints beautifully and wouldn't work as well in color IMHO.

08-20-2022, 05:16 PM	#11
aT0Mx Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 386	Nice. They sky is distracting at the sides. A crop perhaps?

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