Majesty

A Bristlecone Pine, one of the oldest--and way coolest-- trees in the world.

While it is nice to think I have improved my editing skills somewhat since taking this shot a couple of years ago, it is also quite evident I have a lot to learn. For one thing, while cloudy skies are easy to edit, I'm finding it quite frustrating and dang near impossible to get smooth tonal gradations (no banding) from a clear day. Gaaah!

[Nancy Krebs]

Whatever you have or haven't done to this photo it is a definite Fav for me!

[Siobhan Leyne]

Ohhh, this is too awesome, i love it!

[Yoori]

fantastic shot, so dramatic and effective in b/w! And this tree... wow...

[Stuart Davies]

Stunning, love the subtle contrast and shadowing within the trunk of the tree.

[Richard Tyson]

Wow this is amazing. What a tree. Your editing looks good to me.

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Incredible!! What a find! That tree looks like it has seen a lot.

[Penny Milner]

That is one amazing tree!

[Kimberly Mitchell]

Wow, love this tree!

[Kirsty McLaughlan]

wow, That tree is amazing. And what a dramatic photo. Sorry, haven't seen your photos in ages, need to catch up. I miss your images. I rarely put the pc on in the morn but having a lazy day today so going to have a look through now.

[Dawn Loehr]

Awesome tree and picture!

[myla]

Love the tree and the shading. Spectacular!

[Denise]

Spectacular gnarled tree. Just so dramatic in B & W. Nice use of vignette. A FAV!

[Keyt Harrington]

Very nice! I agree, the B&W and vignette are wonderful!

[Paula Fontanini]

WOW, this is such an incredible image...almost looks 3D.

[Stephanie Freydenfeldt]

Fav'd! Love it

[Craig Tull]

I'm so behind with commenting! Do be patient with me :s
I love the detail on this...it's like someone has been buried underneath it, and their spirit is filling the tree with character and wisdom.

[Ira]

Fantastic! :D

[joey d.Muli]

Wow !!!!Magnificient and great processing !

[LisLee]

Gorgeous, love these types of twisty trees, they have so much depth and character.

[robinwarner]

wow...this is fabulous. just fabulous. creepy...spooky and straight from a horror movie :)

[Kerri]

Wow! Great black and white

[Alecio]

Not much to say, stunning, awesome clarity!

[Candace (cw24)]

Very dramatic...perfect

[Wendy]

This is amazing! I love this in B&W! Great texture and interesting tree!

[Dragonfly Explorer ( Rhoiz )]

STUNNING! This is so so so great to hang on the wall. Picture perfect. A Fav.

[Dee L.]

What ever! Your stuff is always amazing.

[junginger]

i really like the details of the tree :)

[Rick Schies]

Wow, this is fabulous, and Iove tree photos.

[Dawn B]

I'm not sure what all you are talking, but this is one awesome photo - that is all I know! Great!

[Kate Klinck]

This is very cool!!!Love it!

[kim]

What an amazing find! AWESOME!

[Barry Mikhal]

Wow, what a capture

[Angie]

love this

[Elise DeCola]

Just amazing!

[stephanie dp]

um, this is awesome! eerie, dramatic. looks like a tree from the Wizard of Oz. And what do you mean that white cloudy skies are easy to edit- I mean in what way? cuz I'm just curious.

[Debra Roberts]

Fantastic tree and picture - where is this??

[aikiuser (jenn)]

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Whoa, thanks a gazzilion, everyone! I do so appreciate each and every one of your kind comments. You rock!

[Véronique Popelier]

Absolutely amazing, I totally love it, the processing, the dark look and comp, fav'd

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@daffodils60
Hi Debra. This was taken at the Bristlecone Pine Forest in California. SUCH a cool place!! :-D Here's a bit of info from wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bristlecone_pine

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@craigdtull OMG, I know what you mean. I spent all day trying to catch up with the 365 peeps, and I still haven't reached everyone. Gaah! (I'm getting to your awesome pics SOON!!)

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@stepheesue Heh heh-Clouds are way easier to hide mistakes in processing and/or exposure! With a perfectly clear sky, I tend to get gradations in tone that aren't very smooth and the colors tend to "band" up. This sky has just such a phenomenon if you look closely. Frustrating on an otherwise decent image!

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@photoheart Why, thank you very much!! :-D

[Craig Tull]

@aikiuser Hey, don't worry about me...there's not much to look at! :s

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@craigdtull Pffftt!

[Shirley Chetwynd]

love this gnarled old tree

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@http365proj Thank you, Shirley! :-D

[Marinade Spatula]

that is out of this world - you have shown real love and respect for this gorgeous tree.

[Dean Barnes]

+Fav for me too Jenn. Great shot. What a tree!

[Juliette Packham]

wowee, missed this one -a fav - for the way you've shot and processed but also for the tree itself - how cool is he??

[Christine Hamrick]

Love old, gnarled trees. So much character :) Another stunning b&w!

[Jane Hewitt]

There is so much character and texture in this, love the presentation too!

[Pamela Mandeville]

Whoa - magnificent! It's like it's twisting and reaching for something in the sky and it's tendrils could go up forever. .....ah....not sure what kind of dreams I had last night......

[Loose Images]

Amazing tree...its so architectural. Just wonderful. PP by the way :)

[Ninjina (@marinda)]

yet another awesome monochrome from my favorite 365er!

[Chloe :)]

What an amazing shot! Both photographed and edited by someone truly talented :)

[Denh Lay]

amazing tree and amazing editing. Clear skies can be tricky!

[Zoe Ferrie]

Amazing tree, and your editing is fantastic too! I am still very much a PS amateur but by trail and error, I'm learning!

[liam]

This is yet another fav from you. What an amazing tree.

[Michelle]

just stunning. im speechless. very edward weston