A simple tree

[Rita]

Here is a simple pic that I took today. I thought it turned out not too bad but your comments
and critiques are most welcome.
Originally there was a bit more room around the tree but when I straightened the image it came
closer to the side.
The image was taken at 47mm, f4, SS 1/1000. I went for the higher shutter speed because it was really
windy out.

[Shadowman]

You were very lucky to be able to get enough of the tree within your final composition. Nice capture.

[FrankMi]

Hi Rita, this give a nice feeling of 'being there' and wanting to walk around a bit and take in the view!

[Nicks Pics]

Images with beaches/shorelines in them are difficult to get exactly straight, because, though it might seem it should be, the beach/shoreline is not a reliable reference for levelness because it is a curving line often. With an image like yours, I wouldn't necessarily think that the straightness could be judged by the shoreline. So using a tripod or on-camera level is very useful in this case. Possibly the image is a little tilted to the left? I like the mountains. Must view it at large size to appreciate them.

[TonyW]

I like this a lot but then I am very partial to pictures of trees. It looks level as far as one can tell. As Nick says, the mountains make a good backdrop.

[Rita]

Thank you John & Frank.

Frank, this was indeed a beautiful place. It was my first visit here and I didn't have a lot of time but I will be going back to try and capture more of the view.

Nick, thank you for your feedback. When I straightened I tried to use the sidewalk as it appeared to be quit level in reality. However, because the tree really was tilted I did find it interesting to judge wether the image was really straight or not.

Tony, thank you.

[FootLoose]

I watched the image as it downloaded and thought what a beautiful summer's day. Then I read where you said it was windy, and I looked again and saw the snow on the mountains, and thought what a beautiful winter's day. Apparently the weather here influences my perception of the weather in landscapes.

FWIW, I find it difficult to obtain a level horizon any time, and I think that is made more difficult when you are dealing with a subject that is naturally leaning to one side.

[IzzieK]

My first thought at seeing this place for the first time (in reality I mean...) would be "What a beautiful place!" then go around and look at everything and decided that everything seems to be in the way, start going away only to turn and take a shot. And this is how it will turn out...as you took it. Rita, I AM that crazy of a woman!!!

[Rita]

Greg, yes I find seeing this straight is something of a challenge. Hey, maybe I am the one that is lopsided

Izzie, were you hanging around in the bushes watching me?

[IzzieK]

I thought I hid myself so so well, didn't know my butt was showing...

Greg, yes I find seeing this straight is something of a challenge. Hey, maybe I am the one that is lopsided

Izzie, were you hanging around in the bushes watching me?

[ST1]

Congratulations Rita, you have produced a very likeable image which fits very well with your thread title

[Barbara Ponder]

I am a tree lover as well! I especially like them when winter's cold has stripped them bare. I am always looking for the lone PERFECT tree. There is something fascinating about them. So unique like snowflakes in that not a single one will ever be the same. Nice shot.

[Downrigger]

Lovely winter light. Like Barbara, I find that trees often beg to be imaged... you have done this one justice. I don't sense a problem with the vertical/horizontal in this. Sometimes, it seems to me that what looks best in that regard is what settles the eye and yet is not quite what is geometrically correct.

[Rita]

Thank you Peter, Barbara, and Mark.