Did I Say For Goodness Fake?
Photographs copyright: DAVID McMAHON
For about fifteen minutes early this morning, the light had this really strange quality. There was not a cloud in the sky and maybe it was the angle of the sun that made it so distinctive. The bark of this tree took on an unnatural hue, almost like a fake tree from a school theatre production. To get the perspective of the first picture (above) I had to get down on my knees. With my nose almost scraping the bark, I had to shoot straight upwards for the correct perspective. And I thought the picture below was also interesting, because of the contrast between the tree and the unsullied sky.
17 comments:
Hello David
Very nice post with a very nice light.
Thank you for the link and your post about my blog in your post just before.
I would say to be proud to be knwon in Australia....many thanks.
Laurent
I love trees, I want to come back in my next life as an oak. This is a beautiful one, is it on your property?
indeed a werid play of light there. at teh risk of sounding repetitive, i must say, you really got teh eye for good photographs!!
Hi Laurent,
The light was just incredible, like a theatre set.
I hope lots of my readers check out the link to your blog.
Cheers
David
Hi Carol,
Yes it's on our property. Ten years ago it was a spindly little sapling and now it's a towering landmark that drops a million leaves every autumn!
I love photographing trees and I wish I was good enough to paint them.
Cheers
David
Hi Sam,
I was lucky that I looked at and saw the strange quality of the light.
Thank you for the compliment. I must have looked a very strange sight, kneeling at the base of the tree to take the shot!
Cheers
David
A rich golden texture to the light...love it!
Oh boy. After that first picture, the neighbors must think you're a druid.
Hi Mushy,
I couldn't believe how unique it was!
Cheers
David
Hi Craver,
Exactly the thought I had when I was on my knees, taking the shot. Also got wet grass stains on my jeans to prove where I was!
Cheers
David
I tried to find an email address, but couldn't, so I write here to thank you for your comment on my blog. I would be honoured to take you up on your generous offer to add my site to your blogroll and will without question do so with yours on mine.
I see that you are a professional photographer. Do you have a site with more of your photos?
I am only snapshooting with a little Sony Cybershot, which unfortunately gives me once again spots on images taken with zoom. I am thinking about upgrading a notch or two, wide angle, more zoom, without loosing the Sony's capability of taking low light shots without flash. May I ask you if you have any suggestions?
Thank you for any tips you may have for me.
With best regards from Vienna,
Merisi
Did anyone come up and ask why you were praying to a flakey tree?
Beautiful. You really know how to capture a good snap making the best use of everything.. Siddharth
Hi Merisi,
Thanks very much for the comment. Yes, I'll add you to my blogroll and I'll answer your camera query in a separate post.
Watch this space ....
Cheers
David
Hi BTBear,
Only the local constabulary!
Cheers
David
Hi Siddharth,
Only because I looked out of the window and saw the sight ....
Cheers
David
Hello david, thanks for taking the time to read thru my blog. I did get washed out in the recen rains, but found a log of wood floating by side, that saved me day. For the last one day, I ve been visiting ur blog, just to see if u hav put up a new pic. For me photography doesnt mean just having the rite equipment but it is more abt seeing the beauty n things from a diffrent angle. There is a lot i cud learn and wanna learn from photographers with an insight, such as you. Though an amature, but still i wud like to request you to start a blog, dedicated to photography and the pics you take. Also if u cud provide details such as the settings and equipment used, i wud have a lot to learn from. Thanks and cheers!
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