Shade Tree
Taken at the Kanawha State Forest in Charleston, West Virginia. White Oak in Summer…
Nikon D40 18-135mm
Focal Length=18mm
F/22
1/60sec.
ISO-400
Auto levels , no editing .
Winner of the “Tree’s” Challenge in the “Appalachian Artists group” September 2009

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Matthew Chambe...
Brilliant photograph!
Cathy Carbonaro
Excellent capture !!
CynLynn
WOW this is fantastic!! super work!
catherine walker
reminds me of my dads garden with his wonderful fruit trees..
A Beautiful photo!!
Paul Gana
love the use of shadows
StarKatz
I feel like climbing the shadow to the tree’s base and giving it a BIG hug! :0)
mmills3080
really beautiful, Jason!
Arek Rainczuk
I really like this one, great photo Jason
tarnyacox
Absoloutley magic!
Romo
Excellent image…love the capture of the light and shadows:)
Wanda Raines
This is beautiful. Trees always catch my eye. I love taking pictures of them.
Trish Threlfall
excellent capture
Trish Threlfall
:)))))))))))))
shaneran
looks so inviting… such green… !
toby snelgrove...
again, great contrast in light and shape … great foreground … draws you into the image
Tim DeVore
Great image Jason, love the long shadows. Well seen and shot!
~Tim
janeymac
wonderful capture , the contrasts and light is beautiful ! Jane
Laura Sierra
Exquisite photo, Jason. The shadows beckon, and the light is amazing!
Michelle Boyer
Gorgeous color and light!
mscholl21
it feels so quiet and peaceful. Lovely shot.
Carol & Kev Ha...
Beautifully captured, lovely shadows, looks so cool and inviting.
Carol :0)
halogen
I really like this fantastic shot and the exposure tells it’s own story, well done.
CanDuCreations
Beautiful, very well captured work
gail anderson
beautiful work!
Jazzyjane
Lovely image! Beautiful lighting and rich colour. Well done.
Jason Vickers
funkyfacestudio
Beautiful light and shadows.
WendyJC
superb lighting,
beautifully captured
VaLover
Love this shot I would love to have lunch under that tree! Looks very peacefull! Great shot!
F. Magdalene A...
There’s a poem in this photograph just waiting to be written.
Beautiful, absolutely inspirational and beautiful.
Austin
Larry Trupp
Wonderful capture Jason, just love the tree shadow, and the lighting entering the image, well done friend
kangarookid
such a beautiful shot! love the shadows, perfect placement of the sun, and a beautiful shad of green in the grass… all combined, this makes a rather peaceful place to be (or wish to be) =)....
monaiman
Wonderful shot !! fabulous lighting and shadows !!
PeterBusser
Like all the greens, light and shadow. Wonderful picture!
Fiona Christensen
This is really ethreal and beautiful!
fishlady77
beautiful shot and thanks for adding me to your watch list.
Fern Design
beautiful.. love it.. like how the sun is peeking through the tree
debb
tranquil & lush :)
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
your galler yis a pleasure to my eyes,
where have you been hiding,
thanks for adding me to your watch list, its an honor
retrocharm
just gorgeous!!! It’s a magical looking photo, really well done :)
brigusser
This is amazing…Being a tree man I just love this….
GerryMac
stunning capture Jason love the light and shadow!
Carol Berliner
wonderful work!
Sandra Hopko
was just browsing through the WV group’s artwork and this one jumped out at me…a favorite for sure!
Scott d'Almeida
awesome;
crackgerbal
gorgeous!
Jennifer Burgess
This is very stunning. Beautiful Work!
Tammy Espino
Stunning lighting and capture!!! :)
Trudi's Images
Beautful lighting and capture
Kiona Graley
Gorgeous. ;)
Mui-Ling Teh
love the lighting and colours.
dawndavies
fabulous image, such great colour and light, well done,dawn
Jason Vickers replied
Thank you Dawn =)
mimi yoon
so lush and beautiful…. hope comes to my mind… : )
Jason Vickers replied
Thanks Mimi , When i first looked at this image after returning home i was suprised of the Motivational Feeling it gave me. I was very happy with it and had NO editing to do on it either , so overall im thrilled with it! =)
Teacup
Just beautiful – can imagine myself sitting under that tree and just drinking in the atmosphere of the fading light. Superb! xx
Jason Vickers replied
Thanks Teacup , an image with a message for sure =)
Jens Helmstedt
Wonderful photo Jason!
Jason Vickers replied
Much appreciated Jens!
Uncle Artmonger
Congratulations!!!
This photo won the Trees challenge in the Appalachian Artists group
Jason Vickers replied
Sweet Levi, thanks =)
van049
Jason Vickers replied
Thank you Van =)
Tori Buck
Congrats on your top ten win!
Jason Vickers replied
Thanks sweetie =)
Svetlana Sewell
Awesome capture!
Jason Vickers replied
Thanks Svetlana =)
Bellavista2
OHHHHHHHHHHH! SPOOKY! This is a great one with Halloween approaching, love th ambience, great shadows, with that touch of mystery, brilliant….whats peaking around the front of the tree…..:=}
Jason Vickers replied
Thank you Bellavista, This one one of my Favorites!
Melissa R Wilson
This is beautiful!
Jason Vickers replied
Thank you Melissa =)
Kartoon
stunning image, brilliant capture! wow!
Jason Vickers replied
Thanks much Kartoon!