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| Sycamore Trees, Waterfront Park, Charleston, SC © Doug Hickok The day Irene passed by Charleston, my plan was to photograph a scene of inclement weather. Fortunately, for the lowcountry, there was less of that than expected (though Mother Nature continues to aim hurricanes our way). Instead, I improvised and switched my focus to these rows of sycamores in early autumn color. Sycamores are the first to alert us that "danger" is on the way. They begin to turn yellow at the first signs of drought and are the first to change color when the temperatures begin to drop. Like sentinels on the first line of defense, these trees stand in a column with their camouflage trunks, alerting us to what lies ahead. |
Friday, September 9, 2011
Sentinels
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Good morning.
ReplyDeleteI just founded your blog, and I really like your pictures. They are so colorfull and beautifull and.. and.. all. !
I like these autumn-trees very much.
Regards from Finland
orvokki
PS. I'll come back soon, because now I cannot find "the reeders" in our block, and I want to be your reeder.
ReplyDeletePS2. Your fotos ARE super.
Beautiful color and perspective. I didn't know this about these trees. So fall is on the way for you! How nice, not for us, we're still hot, hot, hot.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot.I saw the similar scene in Japan.
ReplyDeletetoday you show me really an awesome photo Doug, wonderful in its totality especially in perspective
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and this yellow? seems to be in an imaginary place. Hurricane beautiful your story and how the trees change color. Bravissimo.
ReplyDeleteLovely perspective, those trees are adorable!
ReplyDeleteLéia
The perspective is outstanding! Gorgeous shot.
ReplyDeleteLots of helpful information about these beautiful sentinels, Doug. We have several of them nearby on our citadel walk. I'll have to start paying attention!
ReplyDeleteA gorgeous composition, Doug.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a view. Fantastic perspective Doug.
ReplyDeleteLovely autumn colors !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot Doug. Love the perspective!
ReplyDeleteLove the lines in this shot and the colors are so beautiful. Love Autumn.
ReplyDeleteLovely perspective, great photo...and text as well!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful autumn colors!
ReplyDeleteGood point of view to make this effective composition. The subtle fall shades are a plus.
ReplyDeleteAh... So autumnal!
ReplyDeleteThe trees reminded me of Mama Cass' Dream a Little Dream.
And a little bit of Dexys Midnight Runners' Come on Eileen. ;o)
Stately Sentinels, is it autumn already?
ReplyDeleteI like how they lead you into the frame. Nice job.
ReplyDeletebeautiful perspective and leading line! (and thanks for your wonderful comment today ;-))
ReplyDeleteWhat a great photographic metaphor Doug--right down to the "camouflage trunks" and precise military formation you've captured. Whenever I look at the grandness of a tree I can't help but think of them as sentinels for the ages. Fantastic post and shot!
ReplyDeleteexcellent play with negative and positive space
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful they are! I like the texture of their trunks.
ReplyDeleteSo very gorgeous . The leaves are changing here but not as fast as this. Stunning and I do love this time of year.
ReplyDeleteVery nice perspective; lovethe slow changing colors of the leaves.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day.
You've really selected the right viewpoint with a sympathetic angle between the two rows of trees, the regular spacing on the far side - and the beautiful bark on the near tree.
ReplyDeleteFantastic image Doug. Love the perspective, tones and your accompanying words.
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ReplyDelete· Not only nice. It's a god composition
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CR & LMA
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A very attractive composition, and interesting about how the leaves change colours.
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