The Lonely Tree (Two Photographs)
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It’s surprising how hard it is to find a solitary tree with a good background. I made modest changes to this picture, a little bit of shadow opening and some contrast adjustments in Nik’s Viveza (Tonality Pro for the Black and White). Apart from that it’s as shot. The photo was taken in the fall with an old Nikon 24-70mm lens, my favorite landscape tool although it has lots of other uses. The newer version has vibration control, is much larger and more costly. This one has served me well and is my go-to lens for a walk or drive.
Victor Rakmil Photography 
Very true of trees. Since its winter here in the Northern Hemisphere I’ve been looking at the California Live Oaks that are bare of leaves. There’s one tree I noticed that is up on a hill that might work for a stand alone.
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January 10, 2016 at 1:10 pm
All I can say is go for it😀
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January 10, 2016 at 1:31 pm
I’m going out this morning to see. The sun is shining and it should be behind me.
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January 10, 2016 at 1:40 pm
Good luck. It should snowing here instead it’s raining.
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January 10, 2016 at 1:47 pm
It turned out well at least in the LCD. I’ve not downloaded any of the images taken today.
Snow could be interesting as long as you don’t have to shovel it.
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January 10, 2016 at 7:16 pm
And you under expose😀
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January 10, 2016 at 7:37 pm
Yes, using exposure adjustment by almost a full stop.
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January 11, 2016 at 12:20 am