CraigBill
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Winner in Remarkable trees around the world Photo Challenge
Contest Finalist in Fall 2017 Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Beautiful Trees Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Colorful Leaves Photo Contest
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Top Choice
Outstanding Creativity
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Magnificent Capture
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Superior Skill
Exceptional Contrast
Jaw Dropping
Genius
Virtuoso
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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.
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.
michaelsteely
July 10, 2018
Eye catching orange on green of a tortuous, artery-capillary like earth projection. Living earth.
JayneBug
April 03, 2019
Dramatic capture of a beloved tree. Congratulations on your creative and award winning image!
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Location
This Japanese Maple tree is a famous and elusive photo subject. Found in the heart of Portland, Oregon, USATime
Late morningLighting
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 filterInspiration
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!