31 Jan
Oaks In The Fog V
Posted in California, Landscape, Locations, Nature, Photography, Stock Photo by JimBelow is the next image in my “Oaks In The Fog” photo series. See my previous perspectives of California Oaks in the fog in the following posts Oaks In The Fog, Oaks In The Fog II, Oaks In The Fog III and Oaks In The Fog IV.
Black and white photography isn’t my normal forte, but it seemed to work exceptionally well here adding to the atmosphere of the scene. The degree of contrast between the highlights of the fog and the shadows of the silhouette allow the unique shape of the California Oak to stand out. I have to admit this photo didn’t jump out at me immediately, but its since grown on me.
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Dan Mitchell
on January 31 2008
Jim, I like the direction you are going with this series and especially with the monochrome approach. When I saw the earlier oak in fog photo I thought to myself “Nice, but it might look great in monochrome.” (I’ll admit a personal bias toward monochrome treatment of oaks…)
By going to black and white here, for me at least, the emphasis on the interesting form of the tree and its setting among the slightly tilted grass-covered hillside is enhanced, and the mysterious quality of the foggy atmosphere is more powerful.
Take care,
Dan
Jim
on February 12 2008
@Dan Thanks. I agree the B&W does highlight the shape and texture of the scene. This is especially powerful with the unique form of these trees. That being said I do think there is a place for color in some of these photos. It’s all a matter of personal taste of course.
G Dan Mitchell
on February 12 2008
Jim, I’ll agree with you on “the place for color” in such photos. I sometimes go back and forth between a monochrome rendition and one that captures the very subtle colors in a shot like this one - and I can sure see how both have their places!