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Dug this one out of my Bunya Mountains pics from a while ago. I didn't have my tripod with me and it was very dark under the canopy late in the afternoon, so there was a bit of camera shake.

An overhanging branch meant I couldn't include any more of the trunk of the central tree and a creek stopped me getting any closer - I think it would have improved the composition if I could have nailed a more diagonal, corner-to-corner look.

(EXIF: D70, 18-70mm kit lens, ISO 500, 1/2.5 @ f5.6)

Comments appreciated.

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Simon nice capture........ I think we need a location shoot for the Brisbane members and others........

Nice Shot...

Location shoot sounds good..... picked up my 70-200VR today..... nothing's safe from being photographed now....

If there's a local shoot I'd be in it...

Regards

Tony

I'm sure I can see hobbits in there!
What a fantastic tree.

Thanks Bernie, Tony and Trevor.

Another location shoot would be good. This trip was with the Brisbane Camera Group but we can orgainse our own, as we did with Binna Burra not so long ago.

I am sure there is some new heads in the group.......... so is there time before XMAS for a pre Xmas meet...... if so lets have some dates....

Simon - I love this shot. There's something almost sensual about that tree... and the simple framing sets it off. Bloody hard in low light too !!!

Great shot Manta,

Reminds me of my Twisted Mind

Mic.

Thanks Narelle - I'm pleased you like it. As for the low light, the original RAW image was almost black. I didn't want to open the aperture any more; I was already sacrificing too much DOF at f5.6. I don't know how I got anything in focus at 1/2.5 hand held but that was the best compromise and the 500 ISO was as far as I wanted to go with that too, as I didn't want the shot spoiled by noise. I know it looks pretty flat and lifeless, especially compared to Mudder's beautifully rich forest shots, but I'm still learning and will just have to bite the bullet and take my tripod with me next time!

Hey Mic - thanks for the comment. You nailed it - the moment I saw that tree with all its twists and warps I immediately thought of you!

Nice one Simon. I think that the hardest part of these sort of shots is the exposure and you have that spot on. Beautiful tree.

Oneputt wrote:...I think that the hardest part of these sort of shots is the exposure and you have that spot on...

Well... between Adobe Camera Raw and me, we got it spot on!

Thanks John. I have a lot to compete with - I haven't got any misty rivers nearby!

What a magic setting, I can imagine just how relaxing it would be to wander through an area like that, the tree's a great focal subject with what look slike a strangler growing over its trunk, terrific shapes and texture.

Hand held, wow I'm impressed

Hey Andrew - great to hear from you and thanks for the positive comments. We'll have to arrange a 'forest swap' sometime - I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

I'm going to have to go trekking this weekend now for having seen this! a great shot!

I'm pleased I've inspired you Mark and look forward to seeing your shots!

Nice shot Simon. Love the forest.

Thanks Mark.
It'd be nice up there now, after a bit of rain.