Rotting Beauty

[miscasedpeas]

I was out on a shoot in the country, and on my way I saw a small pond off the side of the road. I saw this log laying there and the light was hitting it perfectly. I couldn't pass it up.. (sorry the file is so little... it wouldn't let me go any bigger. There is a bigger view though.. Here is the link http://www.flickr.com/photo_zoom.gne...0031788&size=l)

[aadam_21]

Nice shot. I enjoy walking through the woods and things like this always get my attention and I can't help but take a few shots. My only suggestion would be a little bit deeper depth of field so the entire log is in focus and possibly the second one in the back as well.

Was this a color shot converted to B&W or did it come from the camera like this? I think you have some great contrast here and a good overall feel.

[clockdoc]

Hi. I took a look at your larger image in flickr as well as some of your other work. You have a good eye for textures and patterns! This shot loses a little of its tonal range on my monitor and probably has more depth in print form. A little help from a low power flash or reflector would have opened up the shadow areas a bit more without destroying the texture you initially saw. You comment about being a student photographer hit home with me as that is how I got into it more seriously. Keep shooting! I look forward to seeing more of your work.