The Tired Tree by taffy

The Tired Tree

I saw a very tired tree, with two legs and a hunched over back, with arm hanging down, weighted down by the cold, cold winter. And it's not even February yet!

For our mentor/critique group, focused on macro-nature this week. Rachel, Marnie, Ruth, and Pam -- finally have gotten out my macro and had great fun today finding something in nature in Chicago in the middle of winter!

Other photos from Northerly Island photowalk today:
http://365project.org/taffy/365/2015-01-24
http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2015-01-24
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It's taken me long enough! It was fun today poking around with only my macro with me. I'm impressed that you have all kept us going and really appreciate it. I needed something different as I was getting bored processing landscapes -- interesting that I never get bored processing architectural stuff.
January 25th, 2015  
I see this poor long-legged old man too! Perhaps he needs a walking stick!
January 25th, 2015  
Love this , poor old tree, I hope he stands up straight as the warmth returns :)
January 25th, 2015  
Those buds hold spring-time promise, so I am not discouraged. Pretty colorful textures in the bark. I don't get bored with the architectural stuff, either. :)
January 25th, 2015  
Nice
January 25th, 2015  
Nice details and soft colors!
January 25th, 2015  
I can so relate to this! I am having a bit of a giggle at your comment about the cold and it's not February yet. Here folks are talking about the heat and we still have February ahead of us!
January 25th, 2015  
Cool picture.
January 25th, 2015  
Love the gray tones
January 25th, 2015  
I like the soft tones of grey. I think I see an old man bent over too. Next week for man made macro I'm sure you could get back to your architecture?
January 25th, 2015  
Lovely tones of grey. Very effective
January 25th, 2015  
great find and fabulous macro!
January 25th, 2015  
Lovely details of the tree Taffy - he does look old and bent!! Beautiful bokeh!! You should be in your element this week now with our theme Macro - Man made!!
January 25th, 2015  
Awesome shot
January 25th, 2015  
Lovely comp, textures, focus, dof
January 25th, 2015  
Lovely textures and composition.
January 25th, 2015  
He surely does looks tired, down and out. I really like the way your dof has brought out the interesting textures and shapes on the centre of attention while filling the background with interesting soft blurred shapes.
January 25th, 2015  
This has such lovely tones, and I like all the knobs along the branches. A great macro.
January 26th, 2015  
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