The Dragon Tree!, a photo from Lancashire, England

Photographer's Note

Good Morning Everyone,

Have you ever been walking when something unexpectedly catches your attention? That is what happened here.
From other angles this dead tree had little appeal, but when seen from this angle, suddenly it came to life, like a phoenix rising from the ashes!

To me, it took on the appearance of a dragon, raising its wings powerfully aloft; for that reason, I called it ' The Dragon Tree'.

Thanks for your interest.
Have a good Sunday, Bev :-)

timecapturer, ikeharel, Budapestman, danos, syd1946, gildasjan, vasilpro, Cricri, ChrisJ has marked this note useful

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timecapturer (49288) 2012-02-05 2:56

Hi Beverley
wonderfully imaginative title for this beautiful winter composition. Yes I can see the dragon! Love the sharp textures and light here it is so captivating. An accomplished execution and creative presentation. I love it!

Enjoy a peaceful Sunday - regards Brian.

Budapestman (82620) 2012-02-05 4:32

Hi Beverley,
a beautiful impression with superb title I like the composition and beautiful lights, romantic view, Tfs! Have a nice Sunday! Kellemes Vas疵napot k咩疣ok!
Gygy

Nicou (193806) 2012-02-05 6:16

Hello

Merveilleuse nature morte e tiamge dans les belles herbes, quelle forme cet viel arbre mort et tout sec qui fait une tr鑚 belle formes et ce ciel qui accompagne le tout, grandisoe.

Bravo et amiti�

Nicou

P-S-I-G (25536) 2012-02-05 8:41

Hello Beverley,
I like this winter scene. Beautiful light.
Well done with the tree in front of the sky.
Best regards,
Fabrice

bertolucci (14052) 2012-02-05 13:20

Good evening Bev,
The power of the imagination to see this and the power of the photographer's skill to convince us very nicely combined. A wonderful winterscene with the contrails and clouds adding to the graphical appeal!
Have a fine start of the week tomorrow,
Bert

danos (110407) 2012-02-06 0:24

Hello Bev,
nice the view as the presentation of the shape of this dead tree with its branches to outlined against the blue of the sky.I like the clarity of the image,as is found between the wild grass of the area.

Have a good week,Danos

ikeharel (113501) 2012-02-06 3:22

Hi Beverly,
Nicely composed and contrast with the blue sky.
Hope you passed the dragon...swiftly.
All details and colors are fine in image.
Have a nice week ahead,
Ike

syd1946 (1167) 2012-02-06 8:28

Hello Beverley,
I like very much your composition. It looks simple but it isn't. Only with two element, earth and sky you create this nice form. I like it very much!

Best Wishes,
Thomas

gildasjan (43826) 2012-02-06 10:13

Bonsoir Beverley
Un arbre mort bien mis en valeur sous le bleu de ce ciel.J'aime beaucoup le bon rendu des teintes de la v馮騁ation au premier plan
bonne soir馥
Amicalement
gildas

vasilpro (41801) 2012-02-06 13:46

Hello Bev,
Wonderful composition, lovely light and contrast, beautiful sky, interesting dry tree shape, vivid colors, excellent POV, very good clarity and sharpness, very nice framework, TfS!
Have a nice evening, Vasilis.

Cricri (176) 2012-02-07 10:20

Hi Beverley
Belle image de cette nature morte, les d騁ails et la forme des branches, jolies teintes sous le fond bleu
Belle soir馥
cricri

ChrisJ (171888) 2012-02-15 5:29

Hi Beverley

Good graphism of the gaunt old tree against the blue sky, with excellent sharpness & good depth. I like the sidelight from the right revealing the textures, & the patch of snow in the shadows. The v shaped jet trails compliment the v shapes formed by the tree. Tfs!

Photo Information

Copyright: Beverley Robinson (Royaldevon) (85932)
Genre: 場所
Medium: カラー
Date Taken: 2012-02-03
Categories: 自然
Camera: Nikon D-300, NIKKOR AF-S 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G ED DX, 62 mm HOYA Circular Polarize
Exposure：　f/6.3, 1/125 seconds
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Photo Version：　Original Version
Date Submitted: 2012-02-05 2:23