Three takes on the same tree
p.1 #1Three takes on the same tree
I went up Mount Lemmon to a new-to-me spot that I had discovered a trip or two ago, knowing I wanted to get back there to a slightly different area. Wild fires had been through there and there were a lot of dead juniper trees sticking up out of a sea of young manzanitas. I have several shots from the area, but here are 3 different takes on the same tree. One B&W shot with natural light, one in B&W IR, and one in color with a panchromatic shot (no filter at all so both visible and IR light).
#1: Natural light B&W shot
#2: B&W IR shot
#3: Color panchromatic shot
I'm curious what your thoughts are in general, and which is your favorite (and why)?
Thanks,
Dave
#1: Natural light B&W shot
#2: B&W IR shot
#3: Color panchromatic shot
I'm curious what your thoughts are in general, and which is your favorite (and why)?
Thanks,
Dave
Jan 04, 2026 at 07:08 PM
p.1 #2Three takes on the same tree
Trees always fascinate me and dead ones even more Dave. 3 wonderful "takes" on a great tree!
Dan
Dan
Jan 06, 2026 at 10:19 AM
p.1 #3Three takes on the same tree
Wow, that B&W IR rendition is really great. I like the other takes but that's the winner for me. The vignetting in the sky behind gives it a nice spotlighting effect.
Jan 06, 2026 at 12:19 PM
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p.1 #4Three takes on the same tree
I forgot to answer your question Dave. I love all 3 BUT #2 rings my bell. It stands out in B&W ...it removes color distractions, emphasizing core elements like light, texture, shape, and emotion, creating timeless, classic, or dramatic images. It forces a focus on composition and mood, stripping away distracting hues to reveal the subject's essence.
#3 is thee most interesting and unique. I love side lighting when a subject has it!
Hi lit #1 encompasses this very well also.
The vignetting in all 3 renders the focus to the subject.
Dan
#3 is thee most interesting and unique. I love side lighting when a subject has it!
Hi lit #1 encompasses this very well also.
The vignetting in all 3 renders the focus to the subject.
Dan
Jan 06, 2026 at 01:20 PM
p.1 #6Three takes on the same tree
Danpbphoto wrote:
Trees always fascinate me and dead ones even more Dave. 3 wonderful "takes" on a great tree!
Dan
Thanks Dan! I agree totally. Dead trees (or just trees without leaves in winter) are really fascinating. This tree, and the stand around it, were hit by a fire, so they're truly dead, but the interesting thing about these mountain juniper trees, is that they can look dead but have a narrow core of living tree within them so they have that look even when they're healthy adults. Lots of great shapes!
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JWRisinger wrote:
Wow, that B&W IR rendition is really great. I like the other takes but that's the winner for me. The vignetting in the sky behind gives it a nice spotlighting effect.
Thank you. The deep IR definitely darkens the sky significantly.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
I forgot to answer your question Dave. I love all 3 BUT #2 rings my bell. It stands out in B&W ...it removes color distractions, emphasizing core elements like light, texture, shape, and emotion, creating timeless, classic, or dramatic images. It forces a focus on composition and mood, stripping away distracting hues to reveal the subject's essence.
#3 is thee most interesting and unique. I love side lighting when a subject has it!
Hi lit #1 encompasses this very well also.
The vignetting in all 3 renders the focus to the subject.
Dan
Thanks for the detailed response. I really appreciate the discussion. Since I took them all it's a Sophie's choice for me.
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Jim Dockery wrote:
#2 for me.
Thanks Jim.
It looks like the consensus here is #2.
Thanks!
Dave
Trees always fascinate me and dead ones even more Dave. 3 wonderful "takes" on a great tree!
Dan
Thanks Dan! I agree totally. Dead trees (or just trees without leaves in winter) are really fascinating. This tree, and the stand around it, were hit by a fire, so they're truly dead, but the interesting thing about these mountain juniper trees, is that they can look dead but have a narrow core of living tree within them so they have that look even when they're healthy adults. Lots of great shapes!
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JWRisinger wrote:
Wow, that B&W IR rendition is really great. I like the other takes but that's the winner for me. The vignetting in the sky behind gives it a nice spotlighting effect.
Thank you. The deep IR definitely darkens the sky significantly.
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Danpbphoto wrote:
I forgot to answer your question Dave. I love all 3 BUT #2 rings my bell. It stands out in B&W ...it removes color distractions, emphasizing core elements like light, texture, shape, and emotion, creating timeless, classic, or dramatic images. It forces a focus on composition and mood, stripping away distracting hues to reveal the subject's essence.
#3 is thee most interesting and unique. I love side lighting when a subject has it!
Hi lit #1 encompasses this very well also.
The vignetting in all 3 renders the focus to the subject.
Dan
Thanks for the detailed response. I really appreciate the discussion. Since I took them all it's a Sophie's choice for me.
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Jim Dockery wrote:
#2 for me.
Thanks Jim.
It looks like the consensus here is #2.
Thanks!
Dave
Jan 07, 2026 at 12:47 AM