Dead top

[Ben Egbert]

As I sat in my campground last night waiting for sunset, I noticed this tree top that seemed to have a lot of character with some good light, so I grabbed my camera and took a few shots. I have tighter ones, but it seemed to need the adjacent trees for context. Bot my usual style so I would like some feedback.

 

[AlanLichty]

Any clues as to why the top of the tree was necrotic? It's certainly quite gnarly in the shape of its branches with some neat clouds behind the subject but there's no compelling hook to grab me as a photo comp.

 

[Ben Egbert]

Thanks Alan, no clue as to the problem, and thanks for your candid reply. I was not sure either.

 

[JimFox]

I like it Ben! It's great to see you trying something different. That's an inspiration to all of us to get out of our ruts and photograph new subjects.

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Interesting subject Ben. The clouds provide a good backdrop for this. Did you try a portrait orientation?

 

[Ben Egbert]

I like it Ben! It's great to see you trying something different. That's an inspiration to all of us to get out of our ruts and photograph new subjects.

Thanks Jim, I have Alans issue when I see other people posting images like this, I wonder why? So it's difficult for me to see images like this.

Interesting subject Ben. The clouds provide a good backdrop for this. Did you try a portrait orientation?

Thanks Jameel, I did and here it is.