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The only reason I stopped to take this photo was because of how much I liked the leafless branches against a vibrant blue winter sky yet here I am on a black & white Tuesday removing all color. The original brown and blue palette was striking but after viewing it in monochrome I can really appreciate the organic structure of this great old tree.
Ha ha, I’m doing EXACTLY the same as although I fiddled and giggled to ensure I had JUST branches against the blue sky last week here I am changing them to black and white!
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I also like the bare beauty of wintery trees. Nicely captured.
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Thank you Sally.
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Well it looks great in B/W. MM 🍀
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I’m happy to hear you like it Mick. 🙂
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It sings in monochrome….
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It still looks amazing! Great job!
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Thanks Becky!
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Even so, the light is amazing.
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I’m glad you like the light Jim, it was one of those winter moments when the low sun made a flash appearance.
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I’m thinking that the leafless tree in black and white adds to how stark winter can be. It is also a reflection of life at times. Well done!
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Thanks Patrick, and I agree the black and white certainly can reflect times of our lives.
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You take the best photos of trees! The lighting is incredible, WoW!!!
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Thanks Amy, It’s a good thing I like trees because they surround me here in the PNW. 🙂
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Perfect in B&W.
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Thanks Angeline. 🙂
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I don’t think you created a vignette in order to make the middle stand out so brightly. I suspect in occurred inadvertently. It creates an outstanding effect, nevertheless.
This is a truly beautiful shot.
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Thanks so much Allan. You’re right about the vignette effect, there was some interesting light on the tree from low winter sun but the combination of Hipstamatic and Snapseed really highlighted the contrasts. I’m happy to hear you like the finished product. 🙂
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Oh yes, bare branches look great in B&W. Beautiful conversion, Lisa 🙂
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Thank you Paula. 🙂
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Organic and beautiful. Old trees have a sort of majesty about them. This one seems to glow from within; the lighting is so beautiful.
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Thanks Rob, I like you description of majesty surrounding old trees.
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I agree! Really striking in monochrome.
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Thanks!
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Beautiful shot. Thank you for following my blog. 🙂
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Thanks Jennifer, and you’re welcome. 🙂 I enjoy your blog!
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This is terrific-I agree the b/w really pulls you into the form of the tree-
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Thanks! It’s always a fun learning experience to convert color photos to b/w and see if the structure is strong. Some images really surprise me. 🙂
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classic!
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I’m glad you like it!
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