Strength

Strength  by Caroline Gorka
  • photosbylefty

    photosbylefty

    nice b/w photo, the mist in the background is enchanting!

  • paulscar

    paulscar

    beautiful work Caroline!!!

  • Lisa  Jewell

    Lisa Jewell

    I love the eerie feel of this…….wonderful image, Caroline….

  • Carmelh

    Carmelh

    Gorgeous image Caroline….love how the mist gives such a sense of depth…....so both must have been out early!!

  • Jim Worrall

    Jim Worrall

    very nice Caroline, ....I love it’s gritty graininess.

    ;-)

  • aroney

    aroney

    What an awesome tree! (sorry for the simple comment!)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Not simple at all…that is exactly what I thought when I saw it.
    The atmosphere was quite magical though too …I’ve not seen fog like this since leaving England over 3 years ago..

  • Maxhamish

    Maxhamish

    Very nice Caroline, looks great…................

  • Mark German

    Mark Germancommunity host

    Wonderful shot, Caroline. You really captured the mood :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks you :)
    I thought it looked so solid against the ethereal backdrop
    ...but it was no less wrapped up in it than we were.
    I loved it there.

  • cherokee

    cherokee

    beautiful

  • Christine  Wilson

    Christine Wilson

    very nicley done where was it

  • Ken Mucke

    Ken Mucke

    Superb image…excellent BW tones

  • Tony Middleton

    Tony Middleton

    I like this one Caroline ! such a grand tree and I’m glad you have captured it like this. :)

  • Cathy Middleton

    Cathy Middleton

    Lovely simple and strong shot. Great work.

  • darekkocurek

    darekkocurek

    Beautiful work!

  • dimarie

    dimarie

    gorgeous shot!
    looks a tad eerie!

  • The InnerNortherns International Photography Group

    The InnerNorth...

    very cool work

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    fantastic…..

  • Alf Caruana

    Alf Caruana

    great capture, a really nice B&W image…well Photographed

  • kcranmer

    kcranmer

    Beautiful capture, so full of mood!

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Great outcome, soft moody and so well suited to B&W.

  • david malcolmson

    david malcolmson

    What a wonderfully atmspheric shot of this tree.

  • George  Link

    George Link

    So Zen!

  • amarica

    amarica

    wonderful atmosphere, excellent light and shadows transition, well done

  • Ben Herman

    Ben Herman

    nice subject matter.

  • Michael Rowley KeepsakesPhotography

    Michael Rowley...

    looks like wer’e all in the mood for shooting trees in fog. this is a great example nice work

  • Taine

    Taine

    Excellent shot Caroline – the light is sooo eerie.
    kind of expect somebody to peek out from behind the tree

  • SURYADI .

    SURYADI .

    very nice..b&w.

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Oh yes, LOVING this shot !!! I love that you kept the corners like they are. Very nice work!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    Oh yes, LOVING this shot !!! I love that you kept the corners like they are. Very nice work!

  • Andy Mueller

    Andy Mueller

    I know, but I DO feel that strong about it …... hehehehe

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    LOL … sweet-talker !!

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    this is a wonderful image/love it

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    Misty…moody and magnificent. Good work.

  • Dave  Miller

    Dave Miller

    love the title & the atmosphere caught in this image, trees are such wonderful things – great work

  • Larry Varley

    Larry Varley

    awesome work!

  • Alan Findlater

    Alan Findlater

    Really good work well done

  • Dorit

    Dorit

    Beautiful image. Wonderful contrast and mood. Magical place..

  • ADMarshall

    ADMarshall

    Iconic shot CG

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Miss C,
    Great shot I love B&W so this is a turn on!

  • Lisa  Kenny

    Lisa Kenny

    a great atmosphere you’ve created Caroline .. i like it

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    Oh it was short but sweet will be looking for more in the future ! Great shots and I love your people stuff too!

  • PJ Ryan

    PJ Ryan

    what a beautiful tree ~ stunning work.

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    Wonderful image Caroline M:>

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Michael … lucky to get such a foggy day :) and to have got lost lol

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    Where was this taken?. A beautiful tree you’ve found! M:>

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Remember those foggy days a couple of weeks or so ago? Then. It stayed foggy wherever Mark and I were till around 2pm …somewhere north of Whittlesea – Mark was driving, I hadn’t a clue where we were ! We found a little broken down house in a cowfield, so we jumped the fence, and went in (I can here the Trespass Police behind me!) and that tree was in the same field – waiting.

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    Ah the best way. I’m yet to find a photography companion to go driving with but am gearing up with a friend who just got a digital camera (needs intro to RB as well)...so looking forward to creating some memories like you’ve captured with Mark. Well done i love the story behind this image. M:>

  • Douzy

    Douzy

    What a beauty. Definitely a wall piece. At least 2 meters long :)

  • Alison Cornford-Matheson

    Alison Cornfor...

    Fantastic image :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Alison :))
    One of my personal favorites…..

    Have put it here The Gift of Art too.

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner

    Stunning in B&W.

  • Alan Rodmell

    Alan Rodmell

    The tree looks sad to me. But magnificent nonetheless. Looks great in BnW. Good work

  • Damien Mason

    Damien Masoncommunity host

    This is a wonderfully powerful image.

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop

    Fantastic. atmospheric image, beautifully captured

  • Phil Deaves

    Phil Deaves

    A very apt title…and a wonderful image…well done.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Phil … I love this tree – it was a lovely day out, and this caught the mood for me exactly :)

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great image !

  • Raphaela  Sampaio

    Raphaela Sampaio

    wow this is grogeous

  • Scott Denny

    Scott Denny

    I love this. Reminds me of a tree I took a photo of in Africa. I have it posted as Tree Of Life.

    Great work here!

  • 50mm

    50mm

    Perfect!

  • brion

    brion

    Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • classical

    classical

    This pic is great, and very cool because I havve a tree tatoo like this on my back

  • H M Bascom

    H M Bascom

    Very nice image. Well composed

  • John Quinn

    John Quinn

    Haunting erie looking fee to it. Great photo

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks .. I’m English, but hadn’t seen fog like that since leaving 4 years ago.:)

  • rojaburbujita

    rojaburbujita

    I love this..this is so very good!!!

  • chasingsooz

    chasingsooz

    This is a stunning shot. The fog adding a sense of drama to the imagery. It is a glorious tree and would make a wonderful series if photographed in other weather conditions.

  • Himiona Grace

    Himiona Grace

    this is amazing

  • shanghaiwu

    shanghaiwu

    how did I miss this image/it is wonderful

  • NathanLobert

    NathanLobert

    Great B&W love the mist

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Nathan :))

    Thankyou to all who have commented on this :))

  • WayoftheWarrior

    WayoftheWarrior

    great shot

  • mikequigley

    mikequigley

    Hay this is a great shot. I have tried on several ocassions to take images in heavy misty conditions and so far none as good as this one – great capture mq

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Shot with my Pentax in RAW ..f4 – 1/1500 – ISO 200 Spot metering.
    Processed in Lightroom (don’t use Photoshop now) converted to Grayscale, and added magenta and purple, and a little red.
    Otherwise..as is :)

  • Alateia

    Alateia

    in an oak seed….........how amazing our world is.. beautiful image c.

  • klezedawg

    klezedawg

    I love great tree shots, and this is one!

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thank you…glad you like it!

  • Marion  Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Love the brooding atmosphere and wonderful timeless feel of this shot.

  • Lois Romer

    Lois Romer

    This looked fantastic haning in the coffee shop, love it.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Lois…and a big thank you for making it down … didn’t say goodbye (must have been busy somewhere)

  • Gary L. Suddath

    Gary L. Suddath

    wonderful capture,love the contrast and mystical feel

  • Anne  McGinn

    Anne McGinn

    magnificent image

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks for all your support :))

  • Soxy Fleming

    Soxy Fleming

    this is spooky, something is happening in the mist

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    Hey Caroline. I went to the exhibition today! ‘Strength’ looks wonderful.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Ohh! Thankyou :) How’s it going there…any sold? I love yours, and it’s my birthday soon :o :D

  • Michael Kienhuis

    Michael Kienhuis

    Hi A few sold i think. It’s a great space!M:>

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Yours? Do they diappear when they are sold?

  • Luka Skracic

    Luka Skracic

    Simple but so effective, a wonderful image.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Luka ..it’s in the Rialto … on the next board to yours I think :)

  • Jolie

    Jolie

    Powerful image for age old strength

  • Optimalxpozure

    Optimalxpozure

    Awesome composition!

  • Gottography .

    Gottography .

    Wow, powerful image.

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    excellent composition!! this is wonderful! handled your lighting beautifully

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks a lot …the light wasn’t the best I’ve shot in LOL

  • Christopher  Ewing

    Christopher E...

    yea but you handled it perfectly, which goes to show, you can handle a tough situtation and pull it off beautifully :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thank you :)) x

  • Charles McKean
  • Maria Medeiros

    Maria Medeiros

    Beautiful feel to this! Lovely work!

  • NicholasClay

    NicholasClay

    Very beautiful!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Somebody just BMed me asking what settings I used for this..so thought I’d share..
    Pentax with Sigma lens: f4; 1/1500sec; ISO 200 shot in RAW, Manual mode
    Processed in Lightroom…covert to grayscale (Not desaturated) and added purple and magenta.

    Garnish with fog..plenty of it…serve in a frame :)

  • Jennifer Potter

    Jennifer Potter

    Beautiful, beautiful Caroline!!!

  • soos

    soos

    Love this…gives me strength just to see it! Thank you

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Aw…bless you for saying that :)

  • soos

    soos

    My Scottish Granny’s family motto is Stand Sure and is represented by the image of a tree…ur image reminded me of her..and that always gives me strength :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    That is so touching …thank you xx

  • Jeff Palm Photography

    Jeff Palm Phot...

    Beautiful!

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    Simply magnificent photography – very well done.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thank you…. much appreciated :)

  • Jason Connolly

    Jason Connolly

    I like this Caroline, well done..

  • Simon Whittaker

    Simon Whittaker

    You’ve got some great work Caroline.

  • Birgitta

    Birgitta

    Fantastic! There’s almost a gray-ish looking texture-y film over this
    (particularly on the sides of the frame) but I think that’s attractive.
    Just makes me think of an old photo from the 20’s or something. Very nice.. :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Just thick fog, and an inch of vignetting at the side:)

    Thanks Birgitta :))

  • nnini

    nnini

    really lovely.

  • Joe Valcourt/MODERNUS ART STUDIO

    Joe Valcourt/M...

    wonderful. Joe

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Good eye here Caroline.. Just love these old tree’s..

  • waitin' for rain

    waitin' for rain

    great mood and composition !

  • Michael Walters

    Michael Walters

    Easy to see why this has so many comments, It;s such a beautiful and moody shot!

  • Petri Volanen

    Petri Volanen

    Excellent!

  • Mohsen Bayramnejad

    Mohsen Bayramn...

    wow! this is just amazing… such a powerful B&W!

  • mausue

    mausue

    Great capture. The mono and processing give it a dated feel. Wonderfully atmospheric shot. Nice work!

  • sunchaser

    sunchaser

    BEAUTIFUL IMAGE CAROLINE!

  • louise

    louise

    Love this Caroline….
    this image looks like it could be a century old….
    so timeless…

  • Paul Grinzi

    Paul Grinzi

    Great shot – I love your choice of title – says it all really….

  • Daniel Bullock

    Daniel Bullock

    the tonal range is amazing. good job

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Daniel …apart from some purple and magenta in the Grayscale conversion, and a little contrast (because the fog was so thick) ...this is pretty much, ‘as is’

  • Kaimarie

    Kaimarie

    hauntingly beautiful

  • Pat Yager

    Pat Yager

    A magnificent shot! Thank you!

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thank you ! :))

  • emilijana

    emilijana

    my God that looks amazing!!!

  • Caroline Gorka

    Caroline Gorka

    Please take a look at the words which “Cathrine’:http://www.redbubble.com/people/cathrinedp/writing/2079362-strength wrote for this :)

  • liesbeth

    liesbeth

    Great shot.. read Catherine’s words and they fit so well for your picture..

  • adgray

    adgray

    Caroline – do you have another similar?
    For you see I have been looking all year for a picture like this of a tree with the fog or rain coming in behind it
    I wrote this Poem in 2006 and I went back to the place to get a picture of the tree that I had written it to and as is the way of councils it had been “Pruned” for the power-lines.
    But this tree fit’s my memory so perfectly May I also link my poem with it?
    Your work is stunning and it warms me and entrances me!
    Thank you! ♥

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Not another lone tree ..just this …a very special tree for me.

    The poem is beautiful, and Strength would be honoured to have it’s company.
    Thank you. :) xx

  • debb

    debb

    stunning capture & collaboration !! :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Debb – and for the fave.

    Love your coffee work ..see you in a cafe sometime (I’m in far too many ! )

  • Watertoy

    Watertoy

    I happen to like it very much too.

  • Roberta Murray

    Roberta Murray

    This photo has terrific presence. The atmosphere and character of the tree are fantastic. Well done!

  • funkyfacestudio

    funkyfacestudio

    This is a stunner ! love the atmosphere !

  • Erhan OZBIYIK

    Erhan OZBIYIK

    This one is !!!
    Gotto say one word…

    PERFECT !!

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Most beautiful work Caroline! Fantastic!

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Pamela …and to the others who have commented recently :))

    Just sold this as a large framed print (not via here though) ..it was the ‘original’ – I felt quite sad LOL

  • Gaz Gazmajster

    Gaz Gazmajster

    Great work !!! Have a nice day!

  • Atist A. Ibrahim.Terzioglu

    Atist A. Ibrah...

    Nice Great .Gorgeous colours and light wonderful artwork…........BRAVO BRAVO….........

  • fuzonlab

    fuzonlab

    Speaks aloud… very deep underlying thought…

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Great !

  • Isa Rodriguez

    Isa Rodriguez

    wow.. how awesome is this ! so peaceful and breathtaking.

  • JamieGreen

    JamieGreen

    I love trees and this is a great shot. So special. There is a group called Shots in the Fog which is about to open a challenge called Trees in the Fog. This would be a great entry.

  • Kathryn Potempski

    Kathryn Potempski

    everything about this shot is perfect,brilliant comp and I love the finish

  • ANNETTE HAGGER

    ANNETTE HAGGER

    Im a tree lover….........so i just love this Caroline..anna : )

  • JessT

    JessT

    I like the effect of the b/w as well as the grain. Great Image

  • Dentanarts

    Dentanarts

    Love the feeling and mood of the image! Nice capture! o(~_O)o

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks very much, to you and everyone who has commented on this recently :)

  • melodious

    melodious

    Brilliant, I love trees!!!

  • paulscar

    paulscar

    Wow that is awesome!!!

  • kostis

    kostis

    so familar beautiful…

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thankyou :)

    Familiar ???

  • kostis

    kostis

    yes”...

  • kostis

    kostis

    i’‘ll try again… familiar

  • James Corley

    James Corley

    Gorgeous foggy shot!

  • Milos Markovic

    Milos Markovic

    What a mood.
    Splendidly taken, Caroline.

  • Tara Sheffer-Archie

    Tara Sheffer-A...

    Love this!!! There is just something about the atmosphere of this image, very well done!!!

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thank you Tara ..a favorite of mine for various reasons. Glad you like it :)

  • IanTaylor

    IanTaylor

    Beautiful shot Caroline…oozes atmosphere.

  • Peter  Lessey

    Peter Lessey

    Absolutely beautiful Caroline. This image speaks out very loudly but a warmth that in inviting.
    Very well seen & captured. – Peter

  • JRGimages

    JRGimages

    love the B&W here….excellent subject as well ( just one of those cool trees you see every now and again)

  • Karin  Taylor

    Karin Taylorcommunity helper

    i just love this beautiful tree… it feels so peaceful to look upon

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    lovely tree! and your b&w tones are superb

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    so beautiful!!

  • Jordan Busson

    Jordan Busson

    Very moody and dramatic. Monochrome works excellently here.

  • Tania Palermo

    Tania Palermo

    really nice. beautiful tree. i love the mood.

  • Elox

    Elox

    Love the mood, fog and this powerful, majestic tree.

  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thankyou Elox – I love that tree :)

  • newyorknancy

    newyorknancy

    Stunning work. Very very powerful in all of it’s gentle beauty.

  • Diana-Lee Saville
  • Caroline Gorka replied

    Thanks Diana :))

  • zomboy

    zomboy 12 days ago

    this is stunning, you must have just been in awe of this tree :)

  • Caroline Gorka replied 12 days ago

    I was…and am – thank you :)

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