Land Of The Giants

Melody, about 1 year ago

I have to laugh at the title…mainly because I’ve been dying to use it myself. It was one of my favourite programmes growing up as a kid….

Again with the drama, love it…the way you’ve captured the trees, they look sentient…:)

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hey one of my favs too.. funny that! I had it in mind for these trees but was waiting for the new camera to re-shoot them, and re-name them as i think they now deserve the title!.
Thanks again XXX M:>:>:>

Paul Vanzella, about 1 year ago

Wow – you’ve captured an amazing curve – at first I thought it was done in post production… great angle to capture this!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Yeah they’re twisting all by themselves!
M:>

illicit, about 1 year ago

beautiful and so un real…

nikkimcc, about 1 year ago

fantastic softness is the image. beautiful

Emma Mewes, about 1 year ago

I had to have a double take at these, at first they seemed man made rather than natural, especially the central trunk, they’re wonderful.

EarthquakeBee, about 1 year ago

This got me staring at it for a long while. Thanks for this image.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi everyone,
Thanks for the comments . No certainly no image manipulation in the sense of the shape of these trees. They are fantastic.
M:>

Naomi Kevin, about 1 year ago

Another outstanding treescape. Love your processing of the photo.

Robert Knapman, about 1 year ago

Magnificent shot. I’m a Land of the Giants fan too – bring it back. That and the Time Tunnel. Excellent work.

Damian, about 1 year ago

That’s a great group of trees, and a cool shot of them here again too.

Helene Kippert, about 1 year ago

Fantastic image – I thought it was manipulated too!

Michelle Pullen, about 1 year ago

you got the light… beautiful

Gus Buckner, about 1 year ago

trees are the best subjects, they always do exactly what you ask them to do….thank you for this image :)

funkyfacestudio, about 1 year ago

All of the shadows color and light ,It’s an absolutely beautiful photograph .

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi There, Thanks for the comments. I’m waiting to get this on my wall. Looking foward to seeing it framed. Thanks RB.!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thank-you to the person who purchased this image as a card! It’s a fav of mine so i’m glad you enjoy it too!
M:>

Vansk, about 1 year ago

lush tones…

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Vansk!
M:>

Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

I love this one too… how do you get the beautiful vivid backgrounds?

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi, I’ve used a program called ‘Preview’ nothing fancy but it took a while to get a good light on this.
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Murray Breingan, about 1 year ago

A great shot, nice colours

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Murray, Thanks M:>

gaylehebbard, about 1 year ago

Spooky, but wonderful.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Yeah i hadn’t thought of spooky but i think your right!
M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Catherine, Thanks For the Fav add.
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dduhaime55, about 1 year ago

This is really nice!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks for that dduhaime55 M:>

Belinda Leopold, about 1 year ago

What a gorgeous shot-my favourite type of Gums. The mood and the colours are brilliant :)

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Belinda, I have this on my wall and it’s fab! These trees are great!
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Rhana Griffin, about 1 year ago

The light in this shot is wonderful, and the angle is just perfect… the combination of which imbues these trees with a life of their own.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi There, Thanks These trees are very unique in their structure. M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks for the Fav add!
M:>

lareejc, about 1 year ago

This is beautiful! So judging by the tags these are gum trees? Never seen a tree like this. You also have lemon and scent down; do they smell like that too? I know – duh – right?? hehe

Jessica Tremp, about 1 year ago

bloody brilliant shot this one… love the angle and their movements, almost as if they were dancing

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Iareejc Thanks Yes These are Lemon Scented Gum Trees. The leaves if you squash them smell of lemons and when they burn the smell is sensational
M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Jessica. I just worked out how to move around images so that your profile is how you want it! Drrrr! Thanks yes this is a Fav of mine!
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Jeff Burns, about 1 year ago

Angle is fantastic. The lighting is perfect. Great shot Michael

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Jeff,
Thanks for your note and looking, Cheers M:>

MandinMelb, about 1 year ago

They are beauties and you’ve imbued them with a magical quality. They look as if they are dancing.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks MandiMelb, They do look like they’re dancing!
M:>

Catalin Soare, about 1 year ago

It looks fantastic! Regards

micmac, about 1 year ago

It’s «impressionnant» the purple look is amazing

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Caitalin
Thanks Cheers M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Mi Micmac, Thanks M:>

Antoine Dagobert, about 1 year ago

Hi Michael..thank you for your comment on my tropical sunset…talking about colors..guess you are the master…I love this one the blue is tranquil! keep in touch my friend..best regards

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Antonie, I’m drawn to pictures with intense colour. I actually have severe colour blindness type red/green blue/yellow but with pictures the colour becomes very intense at times like a 3D image! Your Picture did this to me so that’s why i saw it so quickly!
Cheers M:>

Sezmartyn, about 1 year ago

Moody. The violet is luscious : )

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Sezmartyn
M:>

Aspire2, about 1 year ago

A very strong and dramatic image.
Great work.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Aspire. M:>

Karen Cougan, about 1 year ago

Sorry I missed this one earlier, wonderful
xkc

Alex Marks, about 1 year ago

awesome!!! perfect composition!!!

Leonard Flagg, about 1 year ago

I think you picked the perfect name also. I used to watch Land of the Giants, and Time Tunnel. I love the strength and beauty of this photo.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Karen,
Thanks, yeah i’ve moved the image because i love it!

Sorin Reck, about 1 year ago

Stunning!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks skmphoto
M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hey Leonard,
I Yeah wanted to use the name with a picture and this was perfect!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hey Sorin,
Cheers Thanks M:>

aksircar, about 1 year ago

Lyrical image.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Aksircar, Thanks Regards M:>

Nancy Coyle, about 1 year ago

O, this is so cool! I love the bend in the trees and texture! I want to reach right in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Nancy, Thanks yeah a big fav of mine! M:>

Holly Werner, about 1 year ago

I love it. Beautiful color. Nicely done.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks again Holly! M:>

Heather King, about 1 year ago

i have no words for this one
a masterpiece
perfect colours
everything has a dreamy feel to it
AMAZING

hillsrain, about 1 year ago

Superb, great post work too.

Cinthia Creel, about 1 year ago

Such wonderful and vivid colors

David Barnes, about 1 year ago

The trees might be wonderful, but the capture and composition and toning is spectacular. Straight into the favourites list. It seems evocative of figure / nude photography, but for trees. The shapes are just so feminine. Well done!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi David, Thanks so much for your message! Regards M:>

oskeepops, about 1 year ago

wow!!!!!!!! its look like scene in the “lords of the ring”. great composition

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Cheers Thanks M:>

Cathleen Taraw..., about 1 year ago

It also looks like pantyhose. I hate pantyhose.

STRINGER, about 1 year ago

yeah …..you see …....you have worked it out ….... capturing the essense of things.
to truly do this you have to have patience, and look beyond the object itself. Draw out a connection or relationship with things so that in your imagery you can also see a part of yourself.
...........Whippety KRACK!!!!!!

Tony Moore, about 1 year ago

I love this image, no wonder your happy with it, very interesting shot, great tones.
FAVED.
Thanks for faving one of mine.

DarrellMoseley, about 1 year ago

It looks like the tree has something kind of life form, I have never seen in any other tree. I did a marvelous job in capturing just what you see. What kind of tree is it? NICE WORK!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Darrell, It’s a Lemon Centred Gum! Actually just one tree. The braches do swing together out of shot! It’s quite tall.
Cheers M:>

Antanas, about 1 year ago

Fantastic!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Antanas!
M:>

Leeo, about 1 year ago

Great colours & lighting & I love the smooth bark : )

Susan Grissom, about 1 year ago

Great work, its awesome

Frank Legault, about 1 year ago

Beautiful work Michael, the colours are just great!!! Again beautiful…

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Leeo, Susan & Dogman
Thanks for this M:>

studiofascino, about 1 year ago

love it, colours, comp, great mood, well done

German Saravanja, about 1 year ago

This is a magical shot!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Studio, Thanks Cheers M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Gidday German,
Cheers M:>

Nehinei, about 1 year ago

great angle!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Nehinei
M:>

rolypolygirl, about 1 year ago

Beautifully captured – awesome light, tones, angle :)

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Rolypolygirl! M:>:>

cynthiab, about 1 year ago

stunning trees love the colours and the angle you have captured this

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Cynthia
M:>

Deri Dority, about 1 year ago

Wow, this is absolutely amazing. Every aspect of the photo is really well done!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Derid!
M:>

Lisa Roberts, about 1 year ago

Awesome Michael!
Lisa x

Joan Smart, about 1 year ago

What a amazing photo, WOW!!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Lisa
Thanks

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Joan M:>

Gregoryno6, about 1 year ago

Really well done. Those climbing curves imply a tremendous strength.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Gregory M:>

earthjammedia, about 1 year ago

beautiful capture and tones such smooth bark

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Cheers Earthjamedia.M:>

frogster, about 1 year ago

Wonderful image.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Frogster! M:>

Care, about 1 year ago

.....Big….beautiful Giants they are!.....Fantastic shot!....Trees are so fascinating….

photoeyes, about 1 year ago

Amazing image, nice tones and lighting. Very beautiful work!

schizoren, about 1 year ago

love love love it!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi There Care, Photoeyes & Schizoren, Thanks M:>:>:>

shaytay, about 1 year ago

Very nice….love the color and movement!!!!!!:)

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Shaytay
M:>

Dani5Elle, about 1 year ago

Incredible shot, love it! The colour and the light and darkness…

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Dani, A fav of mine! M:>

Michael D'Andr..., about 1 year ago

Very original! Great shot!

claire jones, about 1 year ago

awesome shot!!really surreal!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Cheers Michael & Cj!

budrfli, about 1 year ago

wow!

chanel, about 1 year ago

Wow, so many comments, cause it’s awesome, that’s why!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Budrfli M:>

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks so much chanel
M:>

googa, about 1 year ago

Fantastic capture! I think you are just brillant and this photo show’s strength. I love the focal point you have captured well done.

misskris, about 1 year ago

this is a magnificent shot!! Your work is pretty damn cool

Lea Hawkins, about 1 year ago

Having seen SO MANY pics of gum trees, tis an absolute delight to find one so stunning with such impact. ...this.is.beautiful….....

and thank you for the comment…
Lea

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Hi Lea, No worries. & Thanks, these trees did it mostly themselves.
M:>

Lea Hawkins, about 1 year ago

err.. sorry.. you didnt actually leave a comment… I found you whilst clicking on others who had commented… then got distracted half way through writing the post and forgot what I was up to.
Basically what I am trying to say in this here added post is, I accidentally clicked on your work..and loved it.

googa, about 1 year ago

This shot is fantastic ! great work well done.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Googa! M:>

Chloe Flathers, about 1 year ago

Wow this is incredible!

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Chloe! M:>

StacyLee, about 1 year ago

This is such a creative shot! Fantastic work!

gaylehebbard, about 1 year ago

I love how moody this is.

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Gayle
M:>

Paul Tupman, about 1 year ago

Wow! A fantastic shot.. a real winner! I love the smoothness of the trees, with just those wrinkles in the bends.. isn’t nature superb! Great effects with the background and lighting. Excellent work Michael!

vonne, about 1 year ago

Love the color and angle. This is GREAT!

Janette Dengo, about 1 year ago

very awesome curvature!! the organic feeling of the trees was captured fantastically!! XX

gaypony, about 1 year ago

love this

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks everyone
M:>

Robyn Lakeman, about 1 year ago

I love the way these trees curve and you have accentuated that. A wonderful capture Michael

BonitoPhotography, about 1 year ago

Amazing!

Wickerman, about 1 year ago

The shapes of the trunks are a little spooky, haunting perhaps, and are accentuated by the tinged sky – nice work

Michael Kienhuis, about 1 year ago

Thanks Everyone! M:>

moonstone, about 1 year ago

wow this is great well done

klezedawg, 11 months ago

Awesome shot with nice rich color.

BengLim, 11 months ago

wow, nice shoot!

Jennifer Vickers, 10 months ago

Gorgeous colors and the shapes of the trees fantastic

David Harris, 10 months ago

Fantastic shot Michael!! I love this! Great capture and texture and light!

julieb1013, 10 months ago

just an incredible, awesome shot of these mammoth trees! GREAT work! _julie

wayne d, 9 months ago

this works well….......top shot

WesternDreamer, 9 months ago

Such interesting looking trees… the light, shadows and tones here are truly wonderful also!!

Jeremy Harrington, 9 months ago

this is awesome.. great work Michael!!

Holly Werner, 9 months ago

Love this image. The color is wonderful with a great angle.

Ramona Farrelly, 9 months ago

Stunning Michael, you have an amazing portfolio.

PhotoAmbiance, 9 months ago

It almost looks surreal. This is so great!

Mark Higgins, 9 months ago

wow, great image and the lighting
and tones are brilliant.

Tina monroe, 8 months ago

wow! just stunning.

Pavlina, 8 months ago

beautiful colors

Linda Sannuti, 8 months ago

these trees are amazing….=]

Scott Ruhs, 8 months ago

cool effect on this.

clarkey, 7 months ago

This is so beautiful in colours and angle. Stunning giants!

philippesarts, 7 months ago

These trees are almost sexy! Great Job!

ECGardner, 7 months ago

How beautiful… I love the lighting and the forms of these amazing trees.

Anthony Mancuso, 6 months ago

stunning!!!

AlexMac, 6 months ago

absolutley breathtaking. brilliant, adding it to faves, fantastic work :0)

Michael Kienhuis in reply to AlexMac’s comment, 6 months ago

Thanks Alex

Tara Sheffer-A..., 6 months ago

Very unique! Love the colors!

Athena Blanco, 4 months ago

Looks eerie…fantastic angle

ltruskett, 4 months ago

This is just such a starling image….........what magnificent beauty you have captured…...so thank you for sharing…..........

Irish, 4 months ago

FANTASTIC! :)

Erin Lyall, 4 months ago

The colours and composition are fantastic!

Stephen Chapple, 4 months ago

A truly amazing work of art, sensational image and an instant fave!

“The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes.”
Proust, Marcel

solareclips, 4 months ago

Amazing photo!!!

pmarella, 4 months ago

Magnificent truly beautiful.

Tony Fallon, 4 months ago

Fantastic image ! Wonderful shapes, lines and form

Rosina Lamberti, 4 months ago

Fantastic image

Jocelyn Hyers, 4 months ago

beautiful image … very mystical …

Jeannette Suth..., 4 months ago

wonderful image!

Dawne Olson, 4 months ago

Congrats on featured trees for May! This is an astounding picture and I admire your persistance getting it just right! I’ve never seen trees like this…. really neat!

Michael Kienhuis in reply to Dawne Olson’s comment, 4 months ago

Thanks Dawne, a disappointing element to this is that our local council has lopped one branch of this tree off. It’s interesting that what you see others don’t.
I’m thinking about re-photographing it but a bit upset so i haven’t done so yet. At least i’ve got it photographed in it’s glory. Cheers M:>

Nicholas Richa..., 4 months ago

Absolutely stunning image!

amarica, 4 months ago

Powerful imagery Michael, well done

Elana Bailey, 4 months ago

The strength in this shot is well captured. A fab image. Well done.

digitalmidge, 4 months ago

Oh my God, this is amazing, the colour, the tone, the exceptional angle, and fantastic subject.. If I was there, I’d be looking for this subject to photograph as well.. ;-)

steen, 4 months ago

love it

dimarie, 3 months ago

Brilliant shot!
love it!

Hannah Nicholas, 3 months ago

Beautiful….......

reflector, 3 months ago

Great shapes and lines – very abstract and very bright !

Scott Ward, 3 months ago

Incredible shot!

JenniferB, 3 months ago

I think you achieved your goal of capturing the vastness of those magnificent giants perfectly, the bark looks like flesh, muscles and tendons… very human-like… if you get what I mean… lol

Michael Kienhuis in reply to JenniferB’s comment, 3 months ago

Yeah i’ve been really happy with this result. Unfortunately one trunk has been lopped off by the council.

JenniferB, 3 months ago

really? but they look strong and healthy enough… why did they do that?

lallymac, 3 months ago

Stunning image – great perspective and colour!

mimi yoon, 3 months ago

wow~

melbourne, 3 months ago

Lots of comments ! mmmm that must be because it’s AWESOME! Got my vote!

Michael Kienhuis in reply to melbourne’s comment, 3 months ago

cheers thanks M:>

Jenifer, 3 months ago

This is awesome.

Sean Farragher, 3 months ago

brilliant image

Wildwings, 3 months ago

Gorgeous shot. The tree seems to be reaching for the sky. Wonderful work. This goes immediately into my collection of favorites.

Mariaan Krog, 3 months ago

An excellent capture! Well done!

Andrew Bates, 3 months ago

wow.

midzing, 2 months ago

beautiful shot,,, looks excellent at BSG… well done

StIan, 2 months ago

Superb shot!

david campbell, 2 months ago

fantastic

Marcus Grant IPA, 2 months ago

Great shot, love the perspective

helmutk, 2 months ago

Magnificent image