bluechameleon
the gathering place
Posted by bluechameleon (Vancouver, Canada) on 7 January 2009 in Landscape & Rural and Portfolio.
"I only know that a rook
Ordering its black feathers can so shine
As to seize me senses, haul
My eyelids up, and grant
A brief respite from fear
Of total neutrality."
-- Sylvia Plath || Black Rook In Rainy Weather
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amy from Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Fantastic b/w... love the added layer. But it's the tranquility of silence I find so profound.
Thanks so much for the link for the textures... been having a hay day with them. ;-)
7 Jan 2009 5:30am
EYES WIDE SHUT from The library of my soul, United Kingdom
There is a divine, brooding darkness here that excites and draws me in. Natural beauty with a slight twist. The tree almost has a life of it's own, perhaps seizing the opportunity of the sanctuary of silence to dance in the snow, away from the others who have warned her that such folly is for the weak of mind and heart.
A superb photograph, and as always, your images make me look deeply, and think
7 Jan 2009 5:52am
ordinaryimages from Kentucky Bluegrass, United States
a solemn moment with the rook. best...jerry
7 Jan 2009 6:34am
JamesC from portland, United States
Dusting of snow brings so much layer, shape and texture and this is lovely, nice composition.
7 Jan 2009 6:59am
Inés from Namur, Belgium
La neige fait de nos paysages journaliers des endroits magiques de sérénité ...
7 Jan 2009 7:17am
Jean-François from LES ISSAMBRES, France
quelle mystérieuse ambiance !!!!! c'est beau ..... !!!!!
7 Jan 2009 7:38am
Vink from Grasse - French riviera, France
Ce manteau neigeux renforce le côté apaisant de ce lieu . Bien vu !
7 Jan 2009 7:38am
Mike from Lichfield, United Kingdom
There's something strangely appealing about this photo that makes you want to keep on looking at it. I like it :)
7 Jan 2009 8:10am
gelfoto from Madrid, Spain
Perfect the Black and white one. The intense black are beautiful. That dispersed snow on the trees, completes the volume perfectly.
A greeting
7 Jan 2009 8:51am
Giovanni from Milan, Italy
A perfect image! Love the composition, the well balanced b&w and the intriguing atmosphere of this scene!
7 Jan 2009 9:14am
k@ from Paris, France
I enjoy the combination of your pic & Sylvia Plath, that white foreground and the mysterious hidden background behind the trees... We're expecting something or someone coming out of it...
7 Jan 2009 10:10am
Alessandro Burato from Calci, Italy
You DO have the gift of turning ordinary stuff into magic. But you already knew that, right? :) Happy new year, BTW.
7 Jan 2009 10:34am
Marcah from Quincy, United States
Moody piece. My first thought was The Wolf Hides Within. As always I love the tones contrast and composition.
7 Jan 2009 12:02pm
Paco Díaz from Spain
A mysterious ambience in this image, I like the b/w very much.
7 Jan 2009 12:09pm
Elaine- from Canada
hey great border, wanna share? lol i know, i don't have a black background... love the poem, love the title, and last but not least, GREAT SHOT :)
7 Jan 2009 12:19pm
-1q5yChØt!c- from karaj, Iran
wow,,,great b&w shot...well done and original exposure and contrast...alive and lovely landscape...PERFECT
7 Jan 2009 1:23pm
JJ from Jersey City, United States
Wonderful capture, the snow on the branches of the tree, and the dark in the centre almost seem to me like it has its arms wide welcoming one into the darkness of the tree, Superb work
7 Jan 2009 2:00pm
hugo poon from hong kong, Hong Kong
So strong, intense, memories and emotions evocative... the title is just wonderful!
7 Jan 2009 3:17pm
Steve Rice from Olympia, United States
Love those dark trees defined by the snow. This is one fabulous image.
7 Jan 2009 3:57pm
Patrick McHugh from Dublin, Ireland
Great shot, cold but sheltered, it gives meaning to the title. Very nice.
7 Jan 2009 5:12pm
613photo from DALLAS, United States
I could be wrong but it looks like you added a texture layer. If so it's subtle and well done. Love the deep shadows in the trees....they're inviting but scary
7 Jan 2009 11:32pm
Pixim from Nice, France
Splendid, an impressive post-processing, which makes it possible to seize all the majesty of the elements set up in manner ordered Bravo ;)
18 Jan 2009 8:06am
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Nikon D70
1/90 second
F/4.5
ISO 200
70 mm