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:

  1. EG CameraGirlJune 4, 2009 at 2:26 PM

    Lovely. There's something magical for me about bare branches reaching for the sky.

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  2. Photo CacheJune 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    Oh I love the bare branches of trees against the sky. Always makes me smile.

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  3. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 2:43 PM

    I hope the key word is 'almost'. Maybe it can find its way back!

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  4. Rune EideJune 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    You fooled me - I thought it was a winter shot. Well done.

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  5. BarbJune 4, 2009 at 2:48 PM

    That contrast of bare limbs against the blue sky of spring is beautiful. Nice composition!

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  6. SaraGJune 4, 2009 at 2:58 PM

    Great photo. Love the cloudy sky behind the tree.
    Happy SWF

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  7. Guy DJune 4, 2009 at 2:59 PM

    I absolutely love this perspectivce, great shot.

    Have a great week
    Guy
    Regina In Pictures

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  8. erinJune 4, 2009 at 3:00 PM

    always a fan of leafless trees...they've a certain something to them...beautiful capture.

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  9. 2sweetnsaxyJune 4, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Very nice. I've always been drawn to the look of the twists and angles of bare branches against the sky.

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  10. CarlettaJune 4, 2009 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Carver,
    This is beautiful and I I like your title. Beautiful sky!

    My post is here: Carletta’s Captures.

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  11. SannaJune 4, 2009 at 3:14 PM

    Nice contrasts !=)

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  12. bowledoverJune 4, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    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.

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  13. MojoJune 4, 2009 at 3:16 PM

    I love how the clouds line up behind it in the background too. Sort of an order amid chaos... thing.

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  14. DewdropJune 4, 2009 at 3:17 PM

    Love the way this shot turned out! Wonderful with the contrast of life and death and the great blue! Awesome!

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  15. lissaJune 4, 2009 at 3:44 PM

    I like tree against the sky

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  16. P-TERJune 4, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    Its a great shot ! ! !
    I love this ! ! !
    Gr.
    P-TER

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  17. Martha ZJune 4, 2009 at 3:55 PM

    Great sky but the Wordless Wednesday is even better.

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  18. DarylJune 4, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Ah the old naked tree against the sky .. love it .. I do love naked trees ..

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  19. SteffiJune 4, 2009 at 4:18 PM

    Lovely!great shot.You had a good perspective!Have a nice weekend!

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  20. annalarssonphotographyJune 4, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    Lovley Carver!!
    These branches reaches for the sky...

    Magical!

    Have a great friday :)
    Anna

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  21. Cezar and LéiaJune 4, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    Magic sky and these branches are a fabulous detail!
    You did a great work!
    Léia

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  22. Sylvia KJune 4, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    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!

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  23. DeniseinVAJune 4, 2009 at 8:31 PM

    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.

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  24. CarolJune 4, 2009 at 9:38 PM

    Beautiful....stark simplicity...the contrast against the sky is striking...

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  25. MariaJune 4, 2009 at 9:59 PM

    Time to dig out Shel Silverstein's book "The Giving Tree."
    ~a wonderful weekend to you~ Maria

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  26. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 10:16 PM

    There's something about bare dead trees that actually do attract good shots against the sky :)

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  27. Greensboro Daily PhotoJune 4, 2009 at 10:50 PM

    Yes, I thought this was a winter shot. You are great at those high in the air shots!

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  28. EbieJune 4, 2009 at 11:12 PM

    Love the cloud formation, looks like object free falling from the sky.

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  29. AnonymousJune 4, 2009 at 11:37 PM

    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!

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  30. AnyaJune 5, 2009 at 4:32 AM

    It looks a little scary ;)
    (from the movie "Harry Potter") LOL
    Fantastic shot !!

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  31. vincibeneJune 5, 2009 at 5:14 AM

    Beautiful picture!

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  32. ArijaJune 5, 2009 at 9:53 AM

    Who says that only the young are beautiful, I love your old tree.

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  33. Regina June 5, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    Wow. Great shot!

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  34. D HerrodJune 5, 2009 at 1:15 PM

    That is a beautiful shot.

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  35. DagrunJune 5, 2009 at 4:29 PM

    I like this one. Threes against the sky is always nice.

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  36. AyieJune 5, 2009 at 6:11 PM

    very nice contrast, i love the clear skies =)

    That old tree is pretty tough standing by!

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  37. MicheleJune 6, 2009 at 8:20 AM

    Fantastic contrast... what a beautiful photo!

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  38. IlanJune 6, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    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!

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  39. UnknownJune 7, 2009 at 11:05 AM

    I like the look of bare tree branches against the sky..

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

    Very cool capture !!

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