The textures of the bark, the roots and the sunlight and shadows drew me to these trees.
To get this image took 3 long exposures and combined them for this HDR
This is one awesome image Tom - quite the most striking HDR I've seen in a while... and extra kudos that this is also a long exposure shot... or rather. three of them! Easy 'no-brainer' Fav!
I find the roots most engaging too. I'm impressed with all the work you put into this -- I have no idea how to combine shots but this photo makes me want to figure it out.