Thursday, 31st March 2011
Turning Nature’s Pages
by Kevin Hedquist
This tree seemed to be opening it's pages to reveal it's life story. Omaha, NE
Equipment: Pentax ist ds
Kevin Hedquist
Ansel Adams said, "You don't take a photograph, you make it." In my own way, I wish to make images that are not only visually stimulating, but will also stir our emotions. Photography has always been a part of my life. Although, I prefer black and white because it is raw and strips away distractions and draws on emotion. I still love color and believe that a full color pallet adds vibrancy and warmth also important in photography.
Turning Nature’s Pages by Kevin Hedquist was photo of the day on Thursday, 31st March 2011. It is tagged Abstract, Trees. You can leave a comment below.
24 Comments
Marianne
BEAUTIFUL! Love the ‘back story’ as well
I have similar pictures of a Birch tree in my back yard. These are my favorite trees. Great shot.
Brotherskeeper1
Something draws me to the birch trees as they peel their thin skin away. This photo reveals that “peeling” away of the exterior to reveal the true inner beauty. But I see the beauty outside as well in this process.
Matt Hansen
Great concept! Really well shot
Andrea
Great shot. Beautiful sharpness and I love the ‘story’ the tree is telling
Justin Reznick
Incredible abstract!
Pauline Jones
Lovely textures and a sense of history.
Philippe Sainte-Laudy
Gorgeous piece of ART!!!
Alex Sharp
What a fabulous shot, I love that for a change instead of a landscape – which are also beautiful we have a close up – of something often over looked – well done, it’s a fabulous image
Ainara
Beautiful textures!
Louise | Italy
Lovely photo. I really admire photographers who see things others don’t and bring them to our attention.
rainboy
awesome shot! I want to recreate the shot!!
Marie Dunphy Harding
I love your title! I admire the drama you put into in your photography; wonderful shot, Kevin.
Kevin Hedquist
Thanks to everyone for the terrific comments. I appreciate the kudos. Sometimes getting close reveals what is often over looked. This actually is cropped from a larger image. The more I studied it, the more the texture and color drew me in . I kept cropping closer and closer until the story became apparent.
Thanks again,
Kevin
peter
art of nature
nice details
Donna
Trees are my favorite subject! There are so many different aspects of them. This picture proves it. thank you.
Mark
Very nice and sharp picture.
Gouldkb
I’m sure this tree has tons of stories to tell if only it could speak! Wonderful job. Love the lighting
Jacqui MacNeill (Escents Aromatherapy Essential Oils)
What a gorgeous nature shot! Very appropriately titled. Thanks for sharing!
Jacqueline Deely
A beautiful study of something we tend to take for granted. Plant and protect trees!
Laura Milholland
Superb image! I love when nature surprises us like this! Great eye to see it, and excellent skills in capturing it so we could enjoy it with you. Thanks!
Amy
Love it, love it, love it! Trees fascinate me and this is a great shot. Thank you, Kevin.
Deborah Flowers
I too am a tree freak! I love the textural tonality of the many layers shown in this birch . Beautiful work here! And I’m in complete agreement on the uniqueness of the winning subject. Congratulations!
Aaron Posey
Awesome picture. The quote from Ansel Adams is one that I live by. Great job.
Elizabeth Loock
For a newbie to photography … one word … AWSOME …
Well done.