Stumpy Naked

[twisted trees]

My American larch was superbly photographed this week by my teacher, Bill Valavanis. We both owe gratitude to Joe Noga who hounds us relentlessly to improve our photography skills.

 

[Wilson]

Looks great! I need to improve my ability to photograph the changes in my trees.

 

[Gary McCarthy]

It looked REALLY good in person Tuesday night

 

[leatherback]

Nice picture of what looks like a very nice tree!

 

[Giga]

That is a very nice tree, fantastic character

 

[twisted trees]

It looked REALLY good in person Tuesday night

Thank you, Gary.

 

[Velodog2]

Great pic and a great tree! The detail of the bark is yummy - it looks like an exotic golden brown flakey pastry, and the tightness of the branches and internodes is wonderful.

Am curious about how that black infinity effect is achieved if you feel like sharing. Typically the only way we have of sharing a tree or other object we like with many people is on the web, and then we are limited by our ability to photograph it well.

 

[PeaceLoveBonsai]

Very well done. Tree and photo.

Can you share the camera and settings for the shot? Thx

 

[twisted trees]

Great pic and a great tree! The detail of the bark is yummy - it looks like an exotic golden brown flakey pastry, and the tightness of the branches and internodes is wonderful.

Am curious about how that black infinity effect is achieved if you feel like sharing. Typically the only way we have of sharing a tree or other object we like with many people is on the web, and then we are limited by our ability to photograph it well.

Now you just keep your appetite down there.

The backgrounds are enhanced by Photoshop.

 

[Smoke]

Man....I wish I could keep larch. This is an exceptional as a shohin.

 

[Velodog2]

The backgrounds are enhanced by Photoshop.

Aha. I shoulda oughta known. It’s a nice effect.

 

[Velodog2]

Now you just keep your appetite down there.

I shall call this tree baklava and it shall be my lunch. Hello lunch.

 

[M. Frary]

Man....I wish I could keep larch. This is an exceptional as a shohin.

There's a house up for rent just down the road. You'll be able to have larchs up to your eyebrows.
Pure Michigan!

 

[Gustavo Martins]

You can easily control the background with an external strobe and a few light modifiers. It's easy if you know how to. There's a nice online tutorial. Google for the strobist

 

[Dav4]

Great trunk and really ramified for it's size. One of my favorite larches.

 

[twisted trees]

Thank you all for your praises. I'd like to say that this tree would not be where it is today without the help and guidance of my, friend, my mentor and my teacher, Bill Valavanis.

 

[twisted trees]

Great trunk and really ramified for it's size. One of my favorite larches.

The trunk is hollow. The cavity at the bottom runs up through to the dead wood half way up. I discovered this when I removed the old top. Maybe in the future...

 

[jriddell88]

Mmm me likely naked larch ?

 

[Nybonsai12]

Badass