Monday, January 23, 2012

Misty and Mysterious Monday - Claws

Limbs of an Old Oak Tree, Wando River, Daniel Island, SC  © Doug Hickok


Hanging over a misty river on a wet and foggy day, the dead limbs of this ancient oak are like claws of a monstrous being from Middle Earth, ready to grab any unsuspecting souls that pass by.

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20 comments:

  1. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:56 AM

    Well composed ...

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  2. GinnieJanuary 23, 2012 at 1:27 AM

    It's especially fun to see this from the perspective of the tree, Doug. :)

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  3. Rae WalterJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    Love your perspective here. Fabulous shot Doug.

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  4. Luis GomezJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    This is really wild! Great shot Doug.

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  5. A.BarlowJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:58 AM

    Ah yes, craggy old trees. Gotta love'em!

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  6. fabrizioJanuary 23, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    this one is absolutely wonderful!!!I think you're successful in impressing the visitor

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  7. Traveling HawkJanuary 23, 2012 at 12:42 PM

    interesting branches, in the forest or on the shore, are always great to photograph...

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  8. HOGGER + Co.January 23, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Spooky!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 23, 2012 at 2:32 PM

    It could be a underwater shot.
    I like it.

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  10. fiziskandarzJanuary 23, 2012 at 5:00 PM

    very creative angel! took me a while to really see the composition [ and also tilting my head ] :D

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  11. cocominoJanuary 23, 2012 at 8:32 PM

    How impressive!

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  12. Scott LawJanuary 23, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    Great shot for the mood.

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  13. KalaJanuary 23, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    It looks a bit threatening! Great mood you've captured.

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2012 at 3:25 AM

    The unique angle creates weird atmosphere.
    Very impressive!

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  15. Klaudia JJanuary 24, 2012 at 5:21 AM

    very beautiful captured, mood, tones ...

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  16. YoshiJanuary 24, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, this is just breathtaking image! Great composition, as always:)
    Have a wonderful day,
    Yoshi

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  17. DomLOrthaJanuary 24, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Gorgeous composition, so terrific! Really beautiful wit the blue mood!
    Have a nice day.

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  18. FriedaJanuary 24, 2012 at 4:11 PM

    Such a beautiful composition...
    and your description suits it perfectly...

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  19. ChristopherJanuary 24, 2012 at 11:58 PM

    Wonderfully ominous and your Tolkien reference is spot-on

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  20. rianFebruary 8, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    the way you framed it got me wondering how it was floating like that.. but yeah, it does look like a monster's claw.. nice catch! :)

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