Photographer's Note
The dictionary describes solitude as a state of seclusion or isolation, well this little windswept tree seemed to sum up that isolation, being high up on the steep, sea exposed, side of the South Downs above Eastbourne in East Sussex, England.
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snunney
(130967) 2013-07-05 1:58
Hello Brian,
Easy to see which way the prevailing wind is in this spot:-) A minimalist image beautifully presented with very good light and appealing natural colours. Excellent clarity. I like those swirling wispy clouds.
Nicou
(193806) 2013-07-05 3:40
Hello
quel beau solitaire dans ce champs quelle forme comme il penche fantastikque vue et cpatage avec un ciel fuyant une mervielle grandisoe compo et iamge.
Bravo et amitié
Nicou
jhm
(211736) 2013-07-05 3:43
Hello Brian,
Eastbourne a very nice area in England, my friend is previous go week dances in Eastbourne.
Lonely and alone middle of the nature of these small tree.
Colours and presentation are amazing.
Excellent composition with a lot sharpness and clarity.
Very well done, TFS.
Have a nice weekend,
John
Sergiom
(117241) 2013-07-05 4:29
Bonjour Brian
Du trčs beau travail de composition. L'arbre solitaire est bien mis en évidence dans ce superbe environnement naturel. Le cadrage est loin d'ętre classique mais est des plus efficace.
Amicalement
Serge
Romano46
(18472) 2013-07-05 4:54
Ciao Brian
riesci sempre a stupirmi con le tue realizzazioni e questa mi lascia in particolare entusiasta per la perfetta composizione essenziale e nello stesso tempo ricca di contenuti, sia per il colore che per il soggetto ripreso nella migliore delle maniere.
Molto bello anche il taglio verticale che pone in contrapposizione terra e cielo.
Complimenti.
Ciao e buona giornata
Romano
GiovanniG
(3914) 2013-07-05 6:30
Ciao Brian,
Another great capture. I like your balance of sky and foreground. The clarity and POV are ideal for this minimalist capture of isolation and wind. Well done! I find your copyright remarks right on.....
GiovanniG
annjackman
(23019) 2013-07-05 10:40
Hello Brian,
The small bush seems to have clung to the ground despite the exposed position. I like the large area given to the skywith its wisps of cloud. I guess the yellow flowers are buttercups - gorgeous carpet. A great shot to have taken - very well done.
Kind Regards, Ann
SnapRJW
(31631) 2013-07-05 11:09
Hello Brain - I love this. Your decision to compose the shot with such an enormous mass of sky amplifies the loneliness of the twisted tree. Poetic imagery. Warm regards Rosemary
dkmurphys
(79209) 2013-07-05 12:32
Hi Brian,
You've found the tree that stood against the wind alone...Great moment with the clouds as a a perfect dynamic background.
Have a nice weekend.
Daniel
siudzi
(34141) 2013-07-05 14:58
Hi Brian,
Very artistic composition taken with a fantastic concept and cropping. The management of light and colors was superb and gave a charming result. Very well done. Creative image!
Best,
Gosia
jcpix
(14030) 2013-07-05 16:41
Hi Brian,
I wish I could stop being so repetitive, but you keep pulling me in with the blue's! :) An absolutely wonderful example of "less is more." These types of images evoke such a calming mood, one where I would enjoy laying in that field under the tree and taking a nap. The clouds almost look to have a dry ice type of effect, somewhat wispy and smooth...if that makes any sense at all!? Plain and simple, and simply beautiful!
Best wishes,
Jason
* By the way, I absolutely loved your last comment "Give me back my independence!" :) And your right, if only we knew then what we know know about photography, the older pics would have turned out so much better....but if they were too good, we'd never advance.
chrisvek
(7003) 2013-07-05 17:20
Hello Brian
Excellent photo as always.Very good composition and so clever look.Perfect amount of saturation and sharpness.Very good job.
All the best
Chris
jjcordier
(79299) 2013-07-05 22:35
Brian
Cet arbre solitaire courbé par le vent est trčs bien exploité dans cette excellente composition aux belles couleurs. Jolie lumičre.
Amicalement
JJ
yquem46
(38752) 2013-07-06 1:46
Hi Brian
Great sky and nice contrast with the greenery and the lonely tree
Enjoy the WE
patrick
kasianowak
(17676) 2013-07-06 5:19
Even without looking at the title, this image does imply solitude. The loneliness of the tree is emphasised by the emptiness around it, the big sky and the obvious presence of hostile elements - strong wind visible in the shape both of the tree and the wispy clouds above it.
Best wishes
Kasia
saxo042
(38078) 2013-07-06 6:45
Hi Brian,
A beautiful and very artistically composed picture with excellent colours. I habe enjoyed your link too!
Kind regards
Gunnar
emka
(158030) 2013-07-06 11:28
Hi Brian, It must be windy in this place. Beautiful composition with splendid colours. Fantastic sky. Attractive vertical format.
Warm regrads
MAlgo
diegomach
(531) 2013-07-06 18:01
Bella luz, extraordinaria composición, hermosos colores.
Gran disparo Brian
Felicitaciones
COSTANTINO
(116377) 2013-07-09 4:01
Hello
this is a shot divorced into two parties
the amazing blue sky and the green landscape
the tree in the middle adds a tone of
existence,romantic and artistic too
I loved the whole inspiration
minimalist image perfectly presented
regards
have a nice day
regards
Costantino
macjake
(98402) 2013-07-19 8:18
Hi Brian
this photo reminds me so much of what we see posted by our German Friend Bernd.
there is a tranquility in your shot that just cannot be re-produced by man...this is all mother nature at her best.
superb colors! and I love the hint of white wispy clouds in the skyline.
beauty!!!
cheers
craig
colinbrenchley
(6431) 2013-07-25 4:33
Brian. Being a Meteorologist in a past life I can really appreciate your particular handling of skies in your picture. The mimimalist approach has worked extremely well in the image with the Cirrus in the background and a small Cumulus in the foreground. Plus Blue Sky with Green foreground work exceptionally well.
Nothing bad to say about this image.
Regards
Colin
jmdias
(115046) 2013-10-04 15:55
brian
marvelous this tilted bush, the lines and curves of the clouds created a sense of movement with the plant. nice colors and perfect light. TFS.
hugs
jorge
Photo Information
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Copyright: Brian Denton (timecapturer)
(49288)
- Genre: Miejsca
- Medium: Kolorowe
- Date Taken: 2013-07-01
- Categories: Życie codzienne, Natura
- Camera: Sony Alpha 850 DSLR, Sony 70-300 F4.5-5.6 G SSM
- Na¶wietlenie: f/14.0, 1/250 sekund
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- Wersja zdjęcia: Oryginalna wersja
- Date Submitted: 2013-07-05 1:42