Carver's Photographic Journey: SkyWatch Friday: Old Tree's last stand against the sky

Thursday, June 4, 2009

SkyWatch Friday: Old Tree's last stand against the sky

I took this shot on Monday and I was struck by the beauty of an almost dead tree surrounded by a sea of green leaves from other trees. I focused on the top where the bare tree is against the sky so it almost looks like a winter shot but it was actually shot on June 1.

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39 comments:

EG CameraGirl said...: Lovely. There's something magical for me about bare branches reaching for the sky.; June 4, 2009 at 2:26 PM
Photo Cache said...: Oh I love the bare branches of trees against the sky. Always makes me smile.; June 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Anonymous said...: I hope the key word is 'almost'. Maybe it can find its way back!; June 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM
Rune Eide said...: You fooled me - I thought it was a winter shot. Well done.; June 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Barb said...: That contrast of bare limbs against the blue sky of spring is beautiful. Nice composition!; June 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM
SaraG said...: Great photo. Love the cloudy sky behind the tree.
Happy SWF; June 4, 2009 at 2:58 PM
Guy D said...: I absolutely love this perspectivce, great shot.

Have a great week
Guy
Regina In Pictures; June 4, 2009 at 2:59 PM
erin said...: always a fan of leafless trees...they've a certain something to them...beautiful capture.; June 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM
2sweetnsaxy said...: Very nice. I've always been drawn to the look of the twists and angles of bare branches against the sky.; June 4, 2009 at 3:02 PM
Carletta said...: Hi Carver,
This is beautiful and I I like your title. Beautiful sky!

My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.; June 4, 2009 at 3:09 PM
Sanna said...: Nice contrasts !=); June 4, 2009 at 3:14 PM
bowledover said...: Hi Carver we normally only see the tree structure in winter. As you mentioned its lovely to see it against the clothed trees and those wonderful marching clouds.; June 4, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Mojo said...: I love how the clouds line up behind it in the background too. Sort of an order amid chaos... thing.; June 4, 2009 at 3:16 PM
Dewdrop said...: Love the way this shot turned out! Wonderful with the contrast of life and death and the great blue! Awesome!; June 4, 2009 at 3:17 PM
lissa said...: I like tree against the sky; June 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM
P-TER said...: Its a great shot ! ! !
I love this ! ! !
Gr.
P-TER; June 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM
Martha Z said...: Great sky but the Wordless Wednesday is even better.; June 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM
Daryl said...: Ah the old naked tree against the sky .. love it .. I do love naked trees ..; June 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM
Steffi said...: Lovely!great shot.You had a good perspective!Have a nice weekend!; June 4, 2009 at 4:18 PM
annalarssonphotography said...: Lovley Carver!!
These branches reaches for the sky...

Magical!

Have a great friday :)
Anna; June 4, 2009 at 5:35 PM
Cezar and Léia said...: Magic sky and these branches are a fabulous detail!
You did a great work!
Léia; June 4, 2009 at 5:42 PM
Sylvia K said...: I agree with the others, there is just something about bare branches against or reaching for the skies that is just breathtaking! Fantastic capture, Carver!

Have a great weekend!; June 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM
DeniseinVA said...: It's a wonderful photo, and there's a lot of beauty in those trees that no longer have leaves, as you've shown in this delightful image. Thanks for sharing it and have a great weekend.; June 4, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Carol said...: Beautiful....stark simplicity...the contrast against the sky is striking...; June 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM
Maria said...: Time to dig out Shel Silverstein's book "The Giving Tree."
~a wonderful weekend to you~ Maria; June 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM
Anonymous said...: There's something about bare dead trees that actually do attract good shots against the sky :); June 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM
Greensboro Daily Photo said...: Yes, I thought this was a winter shot. You are great at those high in the air shots!; June 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM
Ebie said...: Love the cloud formation, looks like object free falling from the sky.; June 4, 2009 at 11:12 PM
Anonymous said...: I have a soft spot about old trees - there was one in my grandma's yard - grand, black and never had leaves - your picture brought memories. Beautiful picture!; June 4, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Anya said...: It looks a little scary ;)
(from the movie "Harry Potter") LOL
Fantastic shot !!; June 5, 2009 at 4:32 AM
vincibene said...: Beautiful picture!; June 5, 2009 at 5:14 AM
Arija said...: Who says that only the young are beautiful, I love your old tree.; June 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM
Regina said...: Wow. Great shot!; June 5, 2009 at 11:53 AM
D Herrod said...: That is a beautiful shot.; June 5, 2009 at 1:15 PM
Dagrun said...: I like this one. Threes against the sky is always nice.; June 5, 2009 at 4:29 PM
Ayie said...: very nice contrast, i love the clear skies =)

That old tree is pretty tough standing by!; June 5, 2009 at 6:11 PM
Michele said...: Fantastic contrast... what a beautiful photo!; June 6, 2009 at 8:20 AM
Ilan said...: Fighting his way up, reaching the skies... I love the dramatic black color of the tree, it looks like it's struggling to reach up.
Great!; June 6, 2009 at 9:52 AM
Unknown said...: I like the look of bare tree branches against the sky..

There is just something about them that draws my eye..

Very cool capture !!; June 7, 2009 at 11:05 AM

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