"Spring Arbor"

[Kurt Harrigan]

A grouping of Black Cottonwoods taking on new spring growth. Carson Range, NV. 4-22-24

 

[AlanLichty]

The backlighting really makes the fresh growth and buds stand out - nice one.

 

[dan swiger]

I really like this. It has a painterly look to it, saying "Spring is here!"

 

[Jameel Hyder]

Very nice Kurt. The contrast between the dark branches and the fresh foliage with its lighting makes this shine.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

The backlighting really makes the fresh growth and buds stand out - nice one.

Thanks, Alan. Slightly sidelighted, actually, but gives the appearance of backlight.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

I really like this. It has a painterly look to it, saying "Spring is here!"

Thanks, Dan. I really like this area in the spring - it's a challenge to photograph.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Very nice Kurt. The contrast between the dark branches and the fresh foliage with its lighting makes this shine.

Thanks, Jameel. I did some dodging and burning to give it depth. It has a very dark, forbidding look when all the leaves turn darker green.

 

[Michael13]

Sweet - looks like an impressionist oil painting.

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Sweet - looks like an impressionist oil painting.

Thanks, Michael. The timing is pretty important - a day or two either way can make a big difference.

 

[BlackRockArt]

A grouping of Black Cottonwoods taking on new spring growth. Carson Range, NV. 4-22-24View attachment 71592

Kurt, this picture has all the impressionism in it.

Oliver

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Kurt, this picture has all the impressionism in it.

Oliver

Thanks again, Oliver.

 

[JimFox]

Love it Kurt, spring is in the air for sure!

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Love it Kurt, spring is in the air for sure!

Thanks again, Jim.

 

[MonikaC]

Making sense out of confusion. Nice job, Kurt!

 

[Kurt Harrigan]

Making sense out of confusion. Nice job, Kurt!

Thank you. And, really, that is one of the hardest parts of doing something like this. To me, the key is balance but nature doesn't like to do that!