I will never know how many years or centuries this Bristlecone Pine tree has been dead. It could be thousands of years old. I've visited the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest too many times to remember and stayed at the Crooked Creek Research Station numerous times for a full week attending photography classes and exploring the area. I have not come home with a meaningful image for some time, but I believe I made one there last week. I am home now, but my spiritual side is still up there. Always happens. Canon 5DsR, 11-24 lens.
That is very sweet Jeffrey. Love the look of this wind blown Bristlecone. That is pretty neat that they offer classes at the research facility, I didn't know that.
Jeffery,
Beautiful image, I really like the way the tree reaches for the clouds in your comp. I also really like the detail of the wood on the tree . Excellent choice for a b/w presentation and your processing is right on. Really nice all the way around. It's safe to say you came away with one
Regards,
Dean
Dan, I didn't bring the LF gear o this trip. I was concentrating on learning my new body and lens. I do wonder what I might have done with the big film here. I've done this area before that way. With the huge megapixel count of the 5DsR, the LF approach now has diminishing advantage. Still fun to use and movements will always be a plus.
