Live Oak Lace
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This is the companion piece to yesterday’s image.
When I drove past these twisted live oaks, I had a specific shot in mind. I was thinking of a shot I saw a couple of years ago. It was taken by a UK photographer of some really cool twisted trees enveloping a road. It made my jaw drop. It evoked a scene from Tolkien’s Middle Earth. The shot stuck in my mind.
I desperately wanted to walk away from these live oaks with a shot that reminded me of that very influential shot (which I can’t point you to, because I don’t remember who shot it). I completely failed shooting the image I had in mind. But I like to think I was successful.
That shot stuck with me and influenced how I approached this subject. I learned. I acted.
To those who influence me, I thank you. I hope to start recognizing some of you on my Blog soon.
The title comes from my Mother-in-Law, Dorothy Flaherty. When she saw the image after I quickly processed it, said, “It looks like Lace.”
Fantastic image Bob! I love the curve of the trees towards the sunburst..Well done my friend!
Love the sunburst through the trees. Very dramatic shot.
You were not kidding yesterday when you said this would be a good complimenting image. All the lines are so much fun to chase around the frame. Well done!
I really like the Middle Earthiness of this one. Excellent. The bough framing the top is a nice touch.
Incredible image. Love the curve of the ground and the starburst. Looks a bit like middle earth to me….excellent.
I’m not sure what you had mind Bob but this is a wonderful image!
This is AWESOME! I love these slightly surreal pieces that bring us to another place in our mind. I am reminded of another world in this picture, and the B&W processing really drives home all the drama.
Great B&W.
Wow, awesome moody image!
Superb.