Humboldt Redwoods State Park

[JohnC]

I recently returned from a trip to visit the redwoods. This photo was taken just outside the visitor center while driving the Avenue of the Giants. I stopped to collect some info. While wandering about I almost got swallowed by this creature. Fortunately, I lived to complete my trip.

 

[Ben Egbert]

That is a snarky looking tree. Great capture.

 

[AlanLichty]

I love those mossy old snags in those forests. Very hard to get shots in there without a cloudy day given how dark the forest canopy is relative to the bright skies above. It looks like you had had to work the skies pretty hard to get this image to work but you did a pretty good job with the contrasts.

 

[JohnC]

That is a snarky looking tree. Great capture.

Thanks Ben.

 

[JohnC]

I love those mossy old snags in those forests. Very hard to get shots in there without a cloudy day given how dark the forest canopy is relative to the bright skies above. It looks like you had had to work the skies pretty hard to get this image to work but you did a pretty good job with the contrasts.

Well, the whole trip was populated with plenty of "too much dynamic range". Lol! I think I was fortunate here in that the sun was somewhere else other than in the direction I shot. I worked a little in post but not much. The image really just came to me as I was strolling. Kind of a blind squirrel moment. ;-)

 

[AlanLichty]

Kind of a blind squirrel moment. ;-)

Best kind

 

[JimFox]

This is very nice John! Those forested area's have compositions all over the place, the hardest thing is just being able to spot them. It looks like you did a great job of spotting it here.

 

[JohnC]

Thanks Jim!

 

[Kyle Jones]

Really interesting composition you found. Unique and I like it.

 

[JohnC]

Thanks Kyle. It kind of found me but I'll take credit anyway.

 

[Douglas Sherman]

This is a very creative composition that most photographers would never see. Great job, John.

 

[JohnC]

Thank you Douglas.

 

[Timmeh]

Hi John,

Well done on the bearded Big Leaf Maple. They're quite possibly the brightest green organisms in redwood forests.

Tim

 

[JohnC]

Hi John,

Well done on the bearded Big Leaf Maple. They're quite possibly the brightest green organisms in redwood forests.

Tim

Thanks Tim. They turn a beautiful gold in the fall. I may have to track them down again this fall.

 

[Bart Carrig]

Well seen and well done. I love the new dimensions.

Bart

 

[JohnC]

Thank you Bart.