Spooky tree
Out on a walk again, this time in Machynlleth, mid Wales UK.
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Copyright 2007 richiedean
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Halcyon007
And you thought my new profile gave you nightmares.
Just in time for October 31st. The sky is menacing and spooky too Richie
moonstone
very spooky but a brilliant image
jerry alcantara
great shot!
Brian Towers
Stark and dramatic shot.
snurfdood
I like the way the light ifsall focused on the tree against the moody backdrop – very atmospheric…:o)
Heather Rivet...
stunning..love the sky
frogster
Eerie typr image.
Barbara Gordon
Looks like it’s reaching out for you!!
richiedean
Cheers folks, glad you like it :))
Dan Cahill
What a great tree, and beautifully captured. Wow!! Awesome shot
Helene Kippert
Moody and evocative – great work richie
Gary L. Suddath
love the dramatic sky an tree showing the forces of nature,superb lighting
Louise Cooke
you’ve got a great eye for composition and love the processing – brought out the best mood!
Basia McAuley
Great composition, colour and processing, love the white crispness of the tree.
Adela Hriscu
such a dramatic mood, exquisite work!
Stefan Trenker
good composition – the sky looks threatening
Rhana Griffin
YAY RICHIE!!!
I just love seeing your name in my new works… I know I am in for a treat ;)
richiedean
Thank you all, for your very complimentary comments :)))
Deborah Parkin
wonderful lighting on the tree and ground, contrasts superbly with that dark, threatening sky – just brilliant
Cathleen Taraw...
Fantastic. You should collaborate with someone with a saucy vixen to drape across it.
Marianna Patra...
wow, love the drama!
Mel Brackstone
Poor old tree! Love the dramatic lighting, Richie!
Pam Mullins
It turned out very well, i like the dark moody sky and nice light !
Nick Johnson
Great eerie photo. Love it!
janik
Great capture.
lex7
I love how you have presented this, with the dark stormy background. Excellent composition. Love the image.
Care
....it is the sky that seems spooky to me…..the tree seems to be overcome by the weight off its fear of the impending storm …...great subject, Richie!!
Sean Farragher
awesome shot and work
ltruskett
tortured and terrific.
susan davies
looks like something eerie going on here definately
wdavies285
brilliant work
David Meacham
Machynlleth – home of Glyndwr’s parliament and a damn good fish and chip shop.
Great shot Richie
Brittany Callis
That is a very awesome tree!
Is there anything close by in the direction the tree is growing towards?
richiedean
@ Brittany ….... a female tree :))
Caroline Gorka
Evocative work …I feel I have so much to learn!
richiedean
Thank you very much everyone :))
Thanks Caroline, I’m learning all the time, it’s part of the pleasure :))
maggiebarra
love the atmosphere ..im almost there
richiedean
Many thanks maggie :))
MuscularTeeth
very good shot.
richiedean
Cheers mt !
mariarty
Moody and dramatic, excellent work.
richiedean
Much obliged mariarty :))
digitalmidge
Richie, this might possibly be my favourite, I know that it’s a ‘dark’ natured feel, but it ‘has something’ that I can’t really express with words, and I do go on so, in fact, if you feel I’m blathering on and on too much, please email me and tell me to shuttup will you? :-)
richiedean replied
I wouldnt dream of it Zoe, I enjoy reading full on comments ….. Thank you :))
Elana Bailey
Another stunning shot. Well done.
richiedean replied
Sorry for my belated comment Elana …. but, thank you very much :))
randomdumping
I really love your work. It is beautiful and very recognizable.
richiedean replied
Many thanks RD, for your encouraging words :))
Elizabeth Bravo
All of your vibrant colors are outstanding, but this one is just perfect with the fade to black and white at the top. It really sets the scene. I love it.
richiedean replied
I think we’re on the same wavelength Elizabeth, you’re the first to mention the mono fade. I appreciate your comment …... :))
DaRkSiLeNcE 19 days ago
this is stretching things ~ nicely ;)
Vicki Pelham 19 days ago
Wonderful work