Strength
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photosbylefty
nice b/w photo, the mist in the background is enchanting!
paulscar
beautiful work Caroline!!!
Lisa Jewell
I love the eerie feel of this…….wonderful image, Caroline….
Carmelh
Gorgeous image Caroline….love how the mist gives such a sense of depth…....so both must have been out early!!
Jim Worrall
very nice Caroline, ....I love it’s gritty graininess.
;-)
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
Very nice Caroline, looks great…................
Mark German
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
beautiful
Christine Wilson
very nicley done where was it
Ken Mucke
Superb image…excellent BW tones
Tony Middleton
I like this one Caroline ! such a grand tree and I’m glad you have captured it like this. :)
Cathy Middleton
Lovely simple and strong shot. Great work.
darekkocurek
Beautiful work!
dimarie
gorgeous shot!
looks a tad eerie!
The InnerNorth...
very cool work
Antanas
fantastic…..
Alf Caruana
great capture, a really nice B&W image…well Photographed
kcranmer
Beautiful capture, so full of mood!
Steve Chapple
Great outcome, soft moody and so well suited to B&W.
david malcolmson
What a wonderfully atmspheric shot of this tree.
George Link
So Zen!
amarica
wonderful atmosphere, excellent light and shadows transition, well done
Ben Herman
nice subject matter.
Michael Rowley...
looks like wer’e all in the mood for shooting trees in fog. this is a great example nice work
Taine
Excellent shot Caroline – the light is sooo eerie.
kind of expect somebody to peek out from behind the tree
SURYADI .
very nice..b&w.
Andy Mueller
Oh yes, LOVING this shot !!! I love that you kept the corners like they are. Very nice work!
Andy Mueller
Oh yes, LOVING this shot !!! I love that you kept the corners like they are. Very nice work!
Andy Mueller
I know, but I DO feel that strong about it …... hehehehe
Caroline Gorka replied
LOL … sweet-talker !!
shanghaiwu
this is a wonderful image/love it
Phil Deaves
Misty…moody and magnificent. Good work.
Dave Miller
love the title & the atmosphere caught in this image, trees are such wonderful things – great work
Larry Varley
awesome work!
Alan Findlater
Really good work well done
Dorit
Beautiful image. Wonderful contrast and mood. Magical place..
ADMarshall
Iconic shot CG
David Roman
Miss C,
Great shot I love B&W so this is a turn on!
Lisa Kenny
a great atmosphere you’ve created Caroline .. i like it
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
what a beautiful tree ~ stunning work.
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
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
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
What a beauty. Definitely a wall piece. At least 2 meters long :)
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
Stunning in B&W.
Alan Rodmell
The tree looks sad to me. But magnificent nonetheless. Looks great in BnW. Good work
Damien Mason
This is a wonderfully powerful image.
Tessa Bishop
Fantastic. atmospheric image, beautifully captured
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
Great image !
Raphaela Sampaio
wow this is grogeous
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
Perfect!
brion
Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
classical
This pic is great, and very cool because I havve a tree tatoo like this on my back
H M Bascom
Very nice image. Well composed
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
I love this..this is so very good!!!
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
this is amazing
shanghaiwu
how did I miss this image/it is wonderful
NathanLobert
Great B&W love the mist
Caroline Gorka replied
Thanks Nathan :))
Thankyou to all who have commented on this :))
WayoftheWarrior
great shot
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
in an oak seed….........how amazing our world is.. beautiful image c.
klezedawg
I love great tree shots, and this is one!
Caroline Gorka replied
Thank you…glad you like it!
Marion Cullen
Love the brooding atmosphere and wonderful timeless feel of this shot.
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
wonderful capture,love the contrast and mystical feel
Anne McGinn
magnificent image
Caroline Gorka replied
Thanks for all your support :))
Soxy Fleming
this is spooky, something is happening in the mist
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
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
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
Powerful image for age old strength
Optimalxpozure
Awesome composition!
Gottography .
Wow, powerful image.
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 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
Fab
Maria Medeiros
Beautiful feel to this! Lovely work!
NicholasClay
Very beautiful!
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
Beautiful, beautiful Caroline!!!
soos
Love this…gives me strength just to see it! Thank you
Caroline Gorka replied
Aw…bless you for saying that :)
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 Phot...
Beautiful!
Simon Whittaker
Simply magnificent photography – very well done.
Caroline Gorka replied
Thank you…. much appreciated :)
Jason Connolly
I like this Caroline, well done..
Simon Whittaker
You’ve got some great work Caroline.
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
really lovely.
Joe Valcourt/M...
wonderful. Joe
velveteagle
Good eye here Caroline.. Just love these old tree’s..
waitin' for rain
great mood and composition !
Michael Walters
Easy to see why this has so many comments, It;s such a beautiful and moody shot!
Petri Volanen
Excellent!
Mohsen Bayramn...
wow! this is just amazing… such a powerful B&W!
mausue
Great capture. The mono and processing give it a dated feel. Wonderfully atmospheric shot. Nice work!
sunchaser
BEAUTIFUL IMAGE CAROLINE!
louise
Love this Caroline….
this image looks like it could be a century old….
so timeless…
Paul Grinzi
Great shot – I love your choice of title – says it all really….
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
hauntingly beautiful
Pat Yager
A magnificent shot! Thank you!
Caroline Gorka replied
Thank you ! :))
emilijana
my God that looks amazing!!!
Caroline Gorka
Please take a look at the words which “Cathrine’:http://www.redbubble.com/people/cathrinedp/writing/2079362-strength wrote for this :)
liesbeth
Great shot.. read Catherine’s words and they fit so well for your picture..
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
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
I happen to like it very much too.
Roberta Murray
This photo has terrific presence. The atmosphere and character of the tree are fantastic. Well done!
funkyfacestudio
This is a stunner ! love the atmosphere !
Erhan OZBIYIK
This one is !!!
Gotto say one word…
PERFECT !!
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
Great work !!! Have a nice day!
Atist A. Ibrah...
Nice Great .Gorgeous colours and light wonderful artwork…........BRAVO BRAVO….........
fuzonlab
Speaks aloud… very deep underlying thought…
Sensiworld
Great !
Isa Rodriguez
wow.. how awesome is this ! so peaceful and breathtaking.
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
everything about this shot is perfect,brilliant comp and I love the finish
ANNETTE HAGGER
Im a tree lover….........so i just love this Caroline..anna : )
JessT
I like the effect of the b/w as well as the grain. Great Image
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
Brilliant, I love trees!!!
paulscar
Wow that is awesome!!!
kostis
so familar beautiful…
Caroline Gorka replied
Thankyou :)
Familiar ???
kostis
yes”...
kostis
i’‘ll try again… familiar
James Corley
Gorgeous foggy shot!
Milos Markovic
What a mood.
Splendidly taken, Caroline.
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
Beautiful shot Caroline…oozes atmosphere.
Peter Lessey
Absolutely beautiful Caroline. This image speaks out very loudly but a warmth that in inviting.
Very well seen & captured. – Peter
JRGimages
love the B&W here….excellent subject as well ( just one of those cool trees you see every now and again)
Karin Taylor
i just love this beautiful tree… it feels so peaceful to look upon
hsien-ku
lovely tree! and your b&w tones are superb
catherine walker
so beautiful!!
Jordan Busson
Very moody and dramatic. Monochrome works excellently here.
Tania Palermo
really nice. beautiful tree. i love the mood.
Elox
Love the mood, fog and this powerful, majestic tree.
Caroline Gorka replied
Thankyou Elox – I love that tree :)
newyorknancy
Stunning work. Very very powerful in all of it’s gentle beauty.
Diana-Lee Saville
Caroline Gorka replied
Thanks Diana :))
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 :)