This is kind of a feeble attempt to put Floris image, "The Graveyard", in perspective, especially to those who haven't visited the Bristlecone Pines.
These images don't come close to the composition or artistic impact of Floris' expansive view, but I thought they might be interesting.
#2, Here is a wide, but less expansive view of the area to the west of Patriarch Grove. I think this is near Floris shot. What is incredible is the extreme, harsh environment these trees grow in.
The shattered rock for soil http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/2917300747_0038bbfb2e_b.jpg
So as you can see, everything from a close, macro view of the trees to their own personal habitat, to the remote world they live & die in. It is worth going there even if you don't make a single photograph.
I think the first shot is a powerful composition, Dan. I wonder if you could bring the brightness of the white spot in the top center down to the brightness of the lighter wood at the bottom. I like the crop as is.
I have a question - Do these trees ever have leaves?
Thanks for the fascinating views. I bet the print of the first is gorgeous.
Pretty cool stuff here. I really like your closeup work in #1, that is some nice patterns. #2 is interesting too. I like the different earth tones in it, and the starkness of it does come out. Now I wonder if a B&W conversion of it would enhance that starkness?
Thanks all for helping me in my therapy.
I am still trying to scam another trip this year, so I keep revisiting the archives every time someone posts an image from the Whites'
Since I have the GPS coord for these spots, I will visit my old friends again.
Bob, also think it needs a better crop. So I guess I will just do it again.
Dan
dswiger wrote:
Thanks all for helping me in my therapy.
I am still trying to scam another trip this year, so I keep revisiting the archives every time someone posts an image from the Whites'
Since I have the GPS coord for these spots, I will visit my old friends again.
Bob, also think it needs a better crop. So I guess I will just do it again.
Dan
It is indeed an amazing place. I was there once before I knew how to take pics.
Will probably try to get back again one day.
BTW what is about the GPS? you lost me there.
I love that first one, very nice. The top is a bit busy, and a horizontal crop seems to work better for me. Then again. I can't see the whole image without scrolling on this screen.. so it could be that
