My Psychiatrists Tree

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• avallaunius (209)
• [2008-09-22 6:17]

nice pov texture of wood and colors
tfs

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• NinaM (5300)
• [2008-09-22 6:24]
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Hi Bob, I guess you know it's a pine tree, without a doubt (almost!) because of the way the needles are gathered at the tip of the branch. That's my feeling... what kind of pine, that I don't know! Isn't it amazing this twisted tree came to you just before that appointment! The maze created by the branches echo our own maze in our head! Beautiful picture and the pov is stunning. Thank you!

Francine

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• PaulH (11487)
• [2008-09-22 8:14]

Hey Bob,
i was only one year old when you stood here contemplating the deeper side of your life...i hope now you have found a more peaceful way to exist! In many ways i think the contorted branches here are a very powerful symbol of the complexities and frailties of the mind. Perhaps that's why you took it, because it was an extension of how you were feeling at the time.. Anyway, whatever the inspiration, it's a great slice of nature. I haven't a clue what it is, but it's twisty branches look almost like a Scots Pine to me..
Paul

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• jaycee (16095)
• [2008-09-22 9:17]

Hi Bob,

I'm so glad that you said your wife and camera were your only friends - in that order! The ride was almost worth it just for this picture. See, even in bad times you managed to look up. This is beautiful - I love the patterns of the branches and the pine needles. The complexity of it fascinates me. I like the workshop too!

Jane

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• nglen (22528)
• [2008-09-22 9:23]

Hi Bob I hope today you do not suffer to much with the problems you had then .Their was somthing stronger than prehaps we know that made you take its picture. what ever it was its showing you light though the tangled branches. well done THS DR BOB !!

Nick..

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• CeltickRanger (7691)
• [2008-09-22 15:46]

hello Bob

for an image shot in 1977, WOW ! you could not think that,
is is like a image shot in 2008 with a superb DSLR,
your camera at that time and your today's scanner most be
of a great quality, as always i love and learn from your POVs,
this image we could rotate is veticaly and it will give us another photo

beautiful luminosity of the image, beautiful mariage
between the foreground's warm colour tones and the
background's cold colour tone, excellent sharpness and details,
this image, for me, is your best Tree shot, TFS

Asbed

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• pankajbajpai (15175)
• [2008-09-22 19:13]

hello bob,
good shot from a unique angle, the pov is very nice, the details of the bark looks great, beautiful colors,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• Janice (17794)
• [2008-09-22 19:28]

What a agonized look this tree has! Perhaps how you were feeling too at that time Bob.
It does have needles like a Pinus / Pine tree. But they grow differently to those we have in NZ.
Good POV looking up to the freedom of the sky thought those twisted branches
Well done
Janice

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• tuslaw (2358)
• [2008-09-22 19:30]

A real classic image Bob,
I love the intricate structure of the branches and their textures. The colors in this photo are very eye catching!!
You are an artist with film cameras!! TFS.
Ron

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• Adanac (15132)
• [2008-09-22 19:58]

Hi Bob,
Sometimes the environment one finds itself in makes a stressful situation and one does not flourish. This is true with man and tree. Superb work my friend, thanks for sharing yourself and the image.
Rick

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• haraprasan (13336)
• [2008-09-22 20:41]

Namastay Bob,
A lovely capture of this beautiful unknown pine tree. Nice abstract work of 1977. Superb composition and nice details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Sincerely
HP

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• ramthakur (26195)
• [2008-09-23 0:28]

It certainly is a pine tree, albeit somewhat stunted and gnarled, Bob. The shape of branches and the clusters of pine needles at their tops prove it without doubt.
The forest department planted pines on a vast scree slope near my village in the hills some years ago and, starved for water, they look exactly like this one :)!
My Gestalt sees an abstract pattern in the branches within the frame which I find aesthetically appealing. I wouldn't associate it with your state of mind way back in 1977.
Your story, however, find an echo in my own heart.
Thanks, friend, for sharing this 30 years old image which very clearly bears the BOB stamp for originality.
Ram

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• gannu (11874)
• [2008-09-23 2:57]

Hello BOB, you seem to be really enjoying your presentation. We are really enjoying here also. Excellent archives and wonderfully presented. Ganesh

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• techranger (1333)
• [2008-09-23 5:25]

A bit "twisted" Bob... but then that's the way most Psychiatrists see things... LOL. Great POV, lighting, and detail... but most of all the view itself... well seen.

A bit like life isn't it... lots of twists and turns... and too difficult to try and nagivate on our own strength. ;)

Take care Bob... my thoughts and prayers are with you... please keep me in yours... :)

Larry

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• uleko (24911)
• [2008-09-23 8:13]

Hello Bob,
Yes, 'life works in mysterious ways' as they say, and the past will always be with us! A lovely quality of this old photograph showing beautiful light and lovely colours of the complex pattern of branches. I'd call this a magic and 'tufted' Pine Tree!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• Silvio2006 (26183)
• [2008-09-23 10:09]

Hi Bob, I like a lot your great tree, great POV for a fantastic composition, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• joey (22002)
• [2008-09-23 14:08]

I developed Agoraphobia a few of years ago, for several months I found it very hard to even leave the house! It's a really horrible feeling but then photography came into my life and I found that my anxiety would almost vanish if I had a camera in my hand. It really relaxed me too, being out in the wild where there were no other people. I guess we had a similar situation :-)
This is one fine shot, Bob!
The quality is exceptional.
I love the angle-of-view.
Very good composition.
Lovely warm colours.

Well done!
Joe