Do I understand your question then, is it hopeless and forlorn?
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Comment by Schuff:
very surreal. =) This is my type of photo. But I'm not sure if the majority will agree. The post-process haters might bash you. Good luck!

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Comment by Shecoya:
I know i would love this shot.. with out the sun flare spots.... they just seem too distracting to me ... sorry I'm sure in person this place would make my soul smile.

**Post edit months later** The more I think about this and come back to this picture the more I am liking the sun flare.. the direct lines of them and where they lead the eye. I still think the tree is lost to them a bit.. but I actually am diggin the spots too :)

Message edited by author 2005-10-30 20:36:17.

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Comment by Jutilda:
This would have been a good branch entry. I like the contrast of colors and the simplicity of the single tree. Nicely done.

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Comment by SJCarter:
Really nice shot! Love the tones. Good composition and pretty good lighting (I realize in basic editing, there's a lot you can't fix - like the washed out areas of the sky/background). I'd have probably scored it a 6-7.

EDIT: Sorry, didn't read the whole thread. I realize now you probably used the dodge brush to lighten the center. Personally, I think it would be better without the haloed glow.

Message edited by author 2005-09-07 21:06:29.

Do I understand your question then, is it hopeless and forlorn?
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Comment by Rooster:
hey, fantastic pic, great title, it's also my signature. the 'then' is actually 'man' but who cares... 10! Good luck!

Reaching for the Sun
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Comment by quiet_observation:
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Message edited by author 2006-08-17 12:01:57.

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Comment by amyrh:
This picture is really interesting because of the sun and how it seems to cast a blood red ray over the tree. Very cool

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Comment by chnkymlk:
oh very neat with the light and the colors. 7

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Comment by samanwar:
Interesting shot, the the flares are adding some nice effects

Reaching for the Sun
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Comment by SJCarter:
Really magnificent scene. Not crazy about the processing though. Somehow it seems to take away from the beautiful detail and rich tones, rather than augment them. Still strong entry.