Pointing To The Sky

Posted by Michael Rawluk (Williams Lake, BC, Canada) on 18 March 2008 in Plant & Nature and Portfolio.

A Moment in Photographic History:
Ukrainian photographer Max Alpert was born March 18, 1899 Simferopol (Odessa).
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A photographic Quote of Note:
After 40 years of ingesting every aspect of photographic science and composition, I still find the camera to be an endlessly intriguing partner that challenges my imagination and knowledge. All that with only 3 variables of shutter speed, aperture and focal length.
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Comments (25)

Astrid from Netherlands

Love the DOF in this picture, the B&W is well chosen,, the texture is great, love the compostition.

18 Mar 2008 5:09am

Michael Skorulski from Cigel, Slovakia

Have no idea what it is but the image is very pleasing. Nice!

18 Mar 2008 6:51am

GJC from Kyoto, Japan

This has the feeling of the end of winter -- ragged, beat-down and tired, and ready for spring. Strong composition.

18 Mar 2008 7:38am

ManuelaR from Hainburg, Germany

Simple but yet very strong composition. The b&w choice adds a bit of drama to the overall composition :)

18 Mar 2008 8:48am

Betty from New Jersey, United States

Excellent.

18 Mar 2008 9:44am

Teresa Durães from Montijo, Portugal

very good composition.

18 Mar 2008 11:28am

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

That's really neat Michael ;)
ps How do you make time to visit everyone when there is so many beautiful blogs to visit? how do you choose? I'm asking everyone today lol

18 Mar 2008 11:57am

Jim Browning from Birmingham, AL, United States

Very nice. The removal of the background into the blur is perfect. Nice work as always.

18 Mar 2008 12:07pm

adlibitumphotos from Lyon, France

J’aime beaucoup ce genre de photo, bravo. Pascal

I like this type of photograph very much, bravo. Pascal

18 Mar 2008 1:25pm

Reza from Montreal, Canada

Wonderful focus on the subject and lovely bokeh at the background. Like it in B&W.

18 Mar 2008 4:16pm

Michael from Wuppertal, Germany

Great b/w shot!

18 Mar 2008 6:43pm

Viewfinder from Bradenton, United States

An interesting BW study in worn out cattails.

18 Mar 2008 6:59pm

Craig from Vacaville, California, United States

It sure holds the interest! Well done!

18 Mar 2008 8:25pm

e. from New York, NY, United States

Great capture! It feels very sad. :(

18 Mar 2008 8:49pm

Rags from Plano, United States

I totally agree with Ralph Auletta. I am loving your image.

19 Mar 2008 12:07am

Rebecca from Leicester, United Kingdom

Absolutely terrific image. I find it sublimely beautiful. And absolutely brilliant quote!

19 Mar 2008 12:26am

amy from Rocky Mountain House, Canada

You've made something that is otherwise uninspiring quite incredible. Great use of the b/w conversion and the dof gives an element of mystery.

19 Mar 2008 12:46am

vu@granby - Wolfgang from Granby, Quebec, Canada

I think GJC put it best... Is it the remains of a cattail?

19 Mar 2008 1:00am

Monte Stevens from Fort Collins, United States

Well done and I like the quote!

19 Mar 2008 2:58am

Stunner from Kingston, Jamaica

Wonderful B&W shot!

19 Mar 2008 3:41am

Lynne from It used to be Provo, United States

Man, has this cattail been through winter! I know people who look like this. On bad days it is me. And if you are still sick you probably feel it is you. Marvelous image, Michael.

19 Mar 2008 6:36am