Mountain Laurel branches develop some nice shape. Although dead, I liked the curves combined with the stump.
Last year was a downer for Mountain Laurel flowers. The year before was glorious and I am hoping for a rebound this year.
04.05.2021 Monochrome Monday-Jennison Road
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For some reason, I’ve always been drawn to dead wood as a subject for photography. After I view an image that looked so promising out in the wild, I find myself asking, “Am I the only person on earth who finds this interesting?”
I find your mountain laurel branch very interesting. Nicely done. I do, however, prefer them flowering!
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As do I, Bob. I am looking forward to a good bloom this year although our lack of snow/rain might not bode well.I also like to see and shoot dead trees although winter provides us with plenty of living trees that appear dead. I wondered if I was the only one to like this so appreciate your enthusiasm.
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Kind of eerie but cool. Might be a totem for the Great Flying Spaghetti God.
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What? Are. you a Pastafarian?
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😄🍝
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I wonder if there is a market for that? 🙂
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Looks like it is waving hello! 🙂
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Or reaching out to shake. Lots of ways to look at this.
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Fascinating shot, Steve!
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Thank you, Peter.
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Interesting image Steve! I like it!
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Thanks, Reed. A little something different.
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It’s like vertical driftwood, and just as pleasing!
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When I first spotted this scene it was the mountain laurel branches I focused on. But that was from a different angle and as I walked around checking other possibilities I decided that I liked the snag included and in the end that took dominance over my first composition. Some of the rotted wood was ruddy in color and I thought about staying there but monochrome was my intent when shooting so there it is.
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I like the contrast. Is it in dark water?
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Thanks, Dave! Yes but made so by natural shadow. I enhanced the effect by emphasizing the bright wood and deepening the shadows.
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