Adrian Binney, PPSA, LRPS  


Yellowstone Winter Trees by Adrian Binney, PPSA, LRPS

December 2019 - Yellowstone Winter Trees

December 2019 - Adrian Binney, PPSA, LRPS

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About the Image(s)


I am continuing my looking back at old images which I had never considered for mono conversion. This was taken in February 2012 during a 8 day holiday in Yellowstone. The Pro leader had 2 such trips back-to-back, the first only had 2 days they could photograph anything
(too heavy snow falls apparently), while we were lucky with 7 out of 8 days, with hoar frost most mornings to enjoy. One could put our tripods in identical places three days running, for the photograph opportunity to be totally different!

I used this image for a Xmas card that year, but haven’t looked at it since. Taken with a Canon 7D, 24-105 lens at 28mm, settings 1/50 f14, ISO100.

I decided just now to flip it so the curved tree is on the left to help the western eye. Very little development changes post B&W conversion, others than darkening the blue sky.

I hope to use this in both Mono and Nature Exhibitions, possibly Travel too.


This round’s discussion is now closed!
6 comments posted




Jack Florence Jr   Jack Florence Jr
(Groups 66 & 86)
I like the two layers in this, the separation of the background trees, it's not as evident in the color version, but in the black and white, the effect adds depth to the image. And you can't go wrong with those frosted trees of course, makes for a lovely winter scene.   Posted: 12/10/2019 15:07:32



 
I like the way you captured the contrast of the snow covered trees against the darker background of the woods.
It is a lovey image and very good luck with submitting it in the other categories. Let us know it does.   Posted: 12/17/2019 21:58:35



 
Funny, I was in Yellowstone back in January and have almost the same image. For me you captured a scene that reveals the harsh beauty of Yellowstone in winter.
Your image is great. I would change nothing.   Posted: 12/19/2019 13:12:32



 
Adrian, I like the tranquility of this scene with the freshly fallen snow and the subtle greys in the background really help to emphasize the white trees in the foreground. The bending tree is nicely exposed and having the dark bark come through adds some nice contrast to this scene. I like the flip that you did although I think it would work well un-flipped. My only suggestion is that I would keep the tops of the trees as the way they bend under the snow adds to the feeling of a heavy snow fall. Very nice image, thanks for sharing it.   Posted: 12/19/2019 22:11:29



Albert Zabin   Albert Zabin
This is a lovely picture in both color and mono. I think the mono would benefit by increasing contrast, particularly in the massed trees in the background, I think the misty soft tones work well in the color rendition. I suggest that you brighten the whites and see if that alone works well enough, You might want to darken the sky and then the tree trunks. I agree with John's suggestion to keep the tops of the trees.   Posted: 12/20/2019 12:28:32



Ed Ford   Ed Ford
I really like this image Adrian. This, to my eye, is a great image for a B&W treatment, good call. The hard appearance works well with the sense of cold in this winter landscape. Flipping it also worked well for me. It might have been nice for an animal to be in the image but I confess that is far more nitpicking than anything else.

Very nicely done Adrian - thank you for sharing it with us.   Posted: 12/24/2019 18:43:52