wood spirit comes into view
it’s really strange how i came about getting this particular shot. i had seen this old tree with some ferns and moss on it, loved how many would think it was dead, was actually still giving life. so as im setting up my shot trying to get just the right composition for my title.
im looking thru the viewfinder and “he” comes into focus. I am meaning the wood spirit,
legend has it only a select few are allowed to see them, as they oversee the forests. i feel honored and priviledged to have been able to view this remarkable character. i found this in (of course) my mountains, only if you’re with me will i show you the location of him.
now everytime i see these shots, i always see “him”, can you?
I shot this in sepia, BW and color, NO conversions, (aka changed camera settings) my personal fav is this sepia, i am adding the other two versions for those who like color and BW. if anyone would like a print or anything like that of the other versions, contact me and ill make them available for public view and sale :) the link above is for anyone wanting to read more about the legend of the wood spirits, alot of wood carvers carve his face and sell in this area.
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hilarydougill
I see him, and his long legs, great capture and imagery, wonderful sprite, and well caught. hugs
Christopher E... replied
yep yep hilary, also have all three versions up also..thanks so much
photosbylefty
it indeed looks like some kind of creature, you have a fantastic eye to have seen this, great job Chris!
Christopher E... replied
thanks john..now have the BW version up also, the sepia is my fav too, kind of a wiz of oz feel to it :)
photosbylefty
ps—- I like the sepia tone!
Marianne Vene...
Cool shot Chris!
Christopher E... replied
thanks so much marianne :):) glad you could see him also :)
Jen Wahl
Mystical, Chris. A really beautiful capture… I, personally, like the color… the green hues add to the “magical” feel of your image.
dinghysailor1
remarkable capture my friend – I think he stands out wonderfully against the green in the colour image but the sepia works so well too! well seen!!
:))
Sean Farragher
thats amazing,,,,,,,,,your luck will change for the better now
Joyce Dickens,...
Terrific capture Chris….......I love wood spirits, and have the good fortune of being able to see them also….....I love all three versions!!!
barnsis
Outstanding capture, frightens me that I saw it so soon, Great work.
dougie1
nope, can’t see it! nice shot though!
PrairieRose
What an incredible find Christopher….......I can really see the face and he’s standing a bit sideways…...yes? Lovely treatment you used on this piece…...really suits him! Great job Chris!
:-))
Christopher E... replied
thanks so much my friend..and the only “treatment” i did, was change camera settings :) no PS here ;)
NewDawnPhoto
It appears he has a dog walking along side of him as well! Think the color is my favorite but a nice capture no matter how it’s presented.
Molly Kinsey
Chris Awesome work! I see 2 faces back to back although the light (good) face has the body and the dark (evil) face just appears to always be there. Just like in life…...Just follow me here…. I always try to see the good in all people although some have evil thoughts lurking in the back of their minds.
Al Bourassa
KOOOOOOL!
lianne
How extraordinary Chris – and what a visionary eye you have to have caught this so perfectly! I can’t say which I prefer the b/w or the color – each adds a particular dimension. In this b/w the detail is so crisp and clear! Just quite incredible and clear as day!
krafty
Kewl..this is extraordinary Christopher…I love them all…amazing shot…Bravo.cccccc
Glenda Remaklus
Fantastic shot Chris. Yes, i too can see the wood spirit. It looks like he is standing with his head tilted a little to th right. His arm is extended out in front of him. I see a staff close to his right shoulder and a bird by his feet. For me…..i like the statue with the green. Great shot!!!!!!
Lori Walton
Fantastic!!!!
dawndavies
i see him tall and with his crown, i gotta beleive you after all i had eleves in one of my roses, dawnx
dawndavies
can you see his baby dragon too,middle left with his frilles around its head, lucky you,dawnx
Christopher E... replied
now that you mention it dawn, yes i can, it would be standing to the right of him, cool!! and to think, i was trying to portray the “dead tree” still giving life ..lol
joak
well spotted and bloody good treatment very special
PrairieRose
Very cool Chris….....rock on Friend! :-))))
Anthony Pierce
You have to show me this next time!
Christopher E... replied
sure will buddy, when you come down again
Jellybean720
Great Capture.. :))
jlynn
Very cool, well done image,, I like the color version:) I can’t wait to see this for myself:)
Christopher E... replied
cmon jeanne..ill show him to you, the reason i dont want to say where he is, is because of my other shot “the art of physics”, that rock is no longer standing :( i guess someone decided to knock it down because we sure dont have the water around to knock it down! lol
Troy W. Smith
Great shot, love this kind of stuff.
loramae
Hahaha…I looked and looked…finally in large view WoW!..there he is…way cool!!! :)
budrfli
very cool Chris, I like the way the face stands out in the color version…and i will continue to hope that someday i igh see him too :O)
micmac
I clearely see him,spooky and he has a mean face too holding something in his arms,that’s cool ,superb shot.
jlynn
I didn’t expect you to tell me where it was,, I meant show me:) Shoot, I get lost in the mall:)
dawndavies
oh but it is too, in our imagination, dawn
Periwinkle
So spooky & mystical. It even looks like he has a wood creature pet at his feet. Amazing find!!!
cherylc1
wow awesome- great eye!
aphoto4you
nice work christopher…sorry i am late to coment…..i hardly coment…i lost all feelings any more….But wanted to say this is realy unusual…i like it
Antanas
Great capture
Geir Floede
A very great shot.
Nala
Wow what a wonderful shot . . . it looks so good . . well done
kcranmer
Beautiful find Christopher, I love taking hikes through the woods and finding personality within, this is great in sepia too!
amarica
Fantastic image and story!
Lucindawind
great capture and story !
EdgeOfReality
Has he got a long body and short legs and is facing to the left of the picture. Is he holding his right arm, chest high and bent and in his left hand he holds a staff.
........No I definately can’t see him lol. :))
H M Bascom
I agree with your choice of favorites. Excellent work Chris.
pmarella
Fantastic! beautiful work!!!
Diane Schuster
Oh, this is so great! Thanks for photographing it and sharing!