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Featured in Take Me Higher – Dynamic Range and Hometown Photography groups, December, 2010 and the Lumix Lovers group, April 2011.
Atop the Zugerberg (Mt Zug) behind my home town of Zug, Switzerland this tree can be passed by on the main road as one takes a walk or perhaps sets off on a longer hike.
I have stood in awe of this tree many times and it never ceases to impose upon me it’s power, it’s beauty and sheer presence.
I have taken many photos to capture it’s moods so far in several different times of year. This one has been it’s darkest so far, and a moment I just had to share with others.
Photograph taken with Panasonic Lumix FZ-28
HDR created from 6 images (sky exposures -1, 0, 1 and tree exposures -1,0,1), tone mapped in photomatix and final processing in PS.
Originally hailing from Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia, Luke’s work uniquely reflects his life-long love of the outdoors and his keen interest in portraiture. Having recently returned from 4.5 years living and travelling abroad, his portfolio presents an intriguing variety of images that will delight any viewer.
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Wow stunning take, beautiful sky and the tree is fabulous! I so agree with you! Wow!
Thank you for such kind words swaby, I am glad you like it. It is a personal favourite by far.
– Luke Griffin
It is excellent- great mood!
Many thanks Stephanie.
– Luke Griffin
excellent image!
Thank you Scott.
– Luke Griffin
Wunderschoen umgesetzt, diese unglaubliche Stimmung und Lichtspiel. Bin schon oft auf dem Zugerberg gewesen. :)
Many thanks Susanne. (I do not speak German, but google translate helped me ;-) ).
(I am an expat Aussie, who only moved to Zug in August of this year).
Perhaps I will bump into you on the Zugerberg one day.
– Luke Griffin
Thank you Clive.
– Luke Griffin
couldn’t resist!!
Many thanks Steph.
– Luke Griffin
Greets from Bangkok.. I love it.
Such the splendid image by camera from your artistic eyes..
My dear friends; which I have so tight time but happy to join, please accept my visit your images instead shortly reply, appreciate:)
Hug someone everyday, life is too short as we know…
Regards,
Sunny
Thanks, glad you like it.
– Luke Griffin
What a great image, great composition & creates a sence of wonder, very good work.
Thanks mate, appreciate your kind words. Glad you like it.
– Luke Griffin
Haunting, yet stunningly beautiful! Well done!
Yes indeed! Many thanks.
– Luke Griffin
Excellent work, a favorite!!
Cheers.
– Luke Griffin