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cameraSONY SLT-A77V

settings Aperture f/3.5 ISO 100 Shutter 1/400 Focal Length 110/10 

upload_dateMar, 2014

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Winner in Remarkable trees around the world Photo Challenge
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27 Comments |
Etna PRO+
 
Etna March 27, 2014
Beautiful shot
sweetpea72
 
sweetpea72 March 27, 2014
simply gorgeous! :)
karenbasra Platinum
 
karenbasra April 04, 2014
Love it
gondmagdi Premium
 
gondmagdi May 17, 2014
great shot !
stalchik
 
stalchik May 19, 2014
Looks like Peter Lik has been here, maybe even better! Love
vanarp
 
vanarp May 26, 2014
Beautiful......!!!!!
Arzhtatiana
 
Arzhtatiana September 29, 2014
Very nice!
ChristineBoccia
 
ChristineBoccia January 08, 2015
Really...I am in awe of your work!
TravelBugDove
 
TravelBugDove February 22, 2015
So gorgeous!!! You can make anything so beautiful!!! :))
kathykuhn100 PRO
 
kathykuhn100 June 29, 2015
The famous Portland Japanese Maple -- great image!
SteBil30 Platinum
 
SteBil30 January 04, 2016
Your work is so awe inspiring. I can see why we can find your images in Outdoor photography and other photo magazines. Congratulations on all your winnings.
Browneyedmermaid
 
Browneyedmermaid March 11, 2016
Looking at this photo of yours brings me to fantasy land. Love it
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole March 11, 2016
Stunning! And congrats on your well deserved award!!!! : )
Coveboy53
 
Coveboy53 March 31, 2016
This tree has the honour of being the most photographer of it's type in the US. I can tell why.
buckygrl
 
buckygrl February 16, 2017
WOW!!!
jbrowder PRO
 
jbrowder September 16, 2017
So pretty
Alwolfe Platinum
 
Alwolfe October 30, 2017
What an awesome photo!
ursinamoskwa
 
ursinamoskwa March 19, 2018
Stunning, it’s like a fairy tale story...
RamyDelariarte
 
RamyDelariarte May 14, 2018
Stunning
michaelsteely
 
michaelsteely July 10, 2018
Eye catching orange on green of a tortuous, artery-capillary like earth projection. Living earth.
JayneBug Ultimate
 
JayneBug April 03, 2019
Dramatic capture of a beloved tree. Congratulations on your creative and award winning image!
Steve--photography--
 
Steve--photography-- April 03, 2019
Stunning colours, fantastic shot,
donaldgbrown PRO
 
donaldgbrown April 03, 2019
awesome
Kjenora
 
Kjenora April 03, 2019
Magnificent photo! Congratulations!!
Pamelabole PRO
 
Pamelabole April 04, 2019
Still loving it!! Congrats on another challenge award!! : )
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose September 14, 2019
Beautiful work, excellent gallery!
carow8
 
carow8 September 15, 2020
Amazingly beautiful!

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Behind The Lens

Location

This Japanese Maple tree is a famous and elusive photo subject. Found in the heart of Portland, Oregon, USA

Time

Late morning

Lighting

I visited this tree during the previous fall and captured it a fleeting yellow color. On this visit during the Spring, I found this tree to look more like what I thought it would look like in Fall... Although the reds can be brighter in the Fall, the color at this time was fantastic! But this photograph, “The Wishing Tree”, the Sun was fully uncovered. I was apprehensive about the range of contrast in this set up. It did take some adjusting and trials to “tell” the camera what otherwise it wanted to do or recommend. And using a very wide angle lens, I finally twisted into position to compose an unusual vertical photograph of this photogenic little tree.

Equipment

Sony A77, Sony 24-105mm, Benro Tripod, EZ Leveler, Remote Shutter Release, Warm filter

Inspiration

This is a famous little tree that I love to visit.

Editing

Boosted details in the shadows, lowered the lights a bit.

In my camera bag

Sony A850, Sony A77, Sony A7R, Sony Lenses, Cine Backpack, Cokin Filters (ND & Grads), Remote Shutter Release, Care & Clean Supplies, Lightning Trigger, Benro Tripod, Mini Tripod, CP Polarizers, Big Stopper, Extra Batteries & Cards, Cell Phone, Beanie Hat & Hand warmers, treats!

Feedback

I tried to take make small adjustments in the framing - and I'm glad I did. Make sure you cover as many composition and framing changes as possible because once your home, its too late!

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