300th - Still standing Photo

Photographer’s Note

Hello friends in TE.

Despite being dead for more than a year, this rain tree across the river from my house still standing alongside the younger one by the side.

rain tree also called monkeypod, a large leguminous tropical tree ( Albizia saman or Samanea saman ) of tropical America belonging to the family Leguminosae ( pulse family), the leaves of which fold together in cloudy weather and in darkness. Rain trees may attain heights of 80 ft (24 m) with a branch spread of up to 100 ft (30 m). These flat-topped trees are widely cultivated throughout the tropics as shade trees for such crops as coffee and cacao. Their edible pods are used chiefly for stock feed. The durable wood has a deep, rich color and is used for furniture. Other species of the genus are grown in warm climates for timber or food and sometimes as a source of gums and tannin. Rain trees are classified in the division Magnoliophyta , class Magnoliopsida, order Rosales, family Leguminosae.

~encyclopedia.com

serp2000, belido, vasilpro, trekks, ChrisJ, leonorkuhn, Vasa, gunbud, stego, mikolaj_kawa, skippy007, pablominto trouve(nt) cette note utile

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alftrek (2889) 2009-11-06 7:12

Hello Jusni,
Though dead but the branches provide a spectacular view under the oblique warm light and blue BG sky. The cloud at the top right appears like trying to "run" away from your composition, and I feel that actually makes this quite dynamic. Excellent work
Regards
Alfred

snunney (35298) 2009-11-06 7:14

Hello Jusni,
A simple but very effective composition featuring this tree beautifully lit by a burst of sunlight. The overall light is also very attractive resulting in sparkling vibrant colours. Excellent clarity. Thanks for sharing.

lousat (15866) 2009-11-06 7:19

Hi Jusni,what a beautiful composition! The magic light of sunset on the trees create a great contrast whit the blue sky!Very nice idea and perfect realisation,my best compliments,have a nice day,LUCIANO

serp2000 (9639) 2009-11-06 7:21

Good evening, Jusni,
Interesting note. I'd like to turn this photo on 180 degr., then the trees will to grow to right, to forward. Anyway It is excellent shot, nice frame! TFS!
Serghei

Urs (3142) 2009-11-06 8:04

Hi Jusni

A good contrast of old and young or gone and growing or alive and dead - vegetation grows in Asia very quickly, so it could be that the old tree still is alive. Fine contrast and color saturation with fine sharpness. Well done

best regards
Urs

belido (16727) 2009-11-06 8:48

Hi Jusni,

this one has the same good effect of the "Blue sky tropica". Very good minimalism and kind of abstractism. What I like here is the golden light on the twigs against the blue of the sky. Very well done!
Regards,
Carlos

vasilpro (9230) 2009-11-06 14:14

Howdy Jusni,
Excellent composition with the branches in FG and the blue sky for BG. Very good contrast and light management.
(This is a link to a similar photo of mine).
Kind regards, Vasilis.

siamesa (13183) 2009-11-06 15:27

Hi Jusni

I like very much this kind of composition. Only nature with few things and a lovely picture. Congratulations.
Abraços
maria

stego (22376) 2009-11-06 18:12

Hi Jusni,
If it wasn't in the tropics, one could think it was winter, because the FG tree doesn't look dead. I like very much the graphics of the compo, rendered by the branches and the clouds against that pure blue sky. It is one of those photos where the perfect exposure and colour rendering are crucial to the great visual impact and beauty of the image.
Regards,
José

ChrisJ (70393) 2009-11-07 1:13

Hello Jusni

An informative note, with good sharpness & warm cold color contrasts between the splashes of yellow & the blue sky. Excellent sharpness & graphism. Tfs.

leonorkuhn (13945) 2009-11-07 11:46

Hi Jusni,

My compliments for your 300th post in TE!
You chose a splendid image, full of symbolism, for this celebration. Beautiful light that gilds the twigs and branches. Spectacular colors, a fantastic sky. Congratulations on this picture and for your beautiful gallery, which shows your artistic sensitivity and photographic technique.

Have a nice sunday
Leonor

Vasa (6114) 2009-11-07 15:08

Great subject, Jusni friend. Your note tell me many things. I am happy to follow your feet in Malaysia. One laves more the subject he knows better. Many thanks,

Branko

gunbud (28073) 2009-11-07 18:43

Hi Jusni,
All that splendid blue sky and lovely wispy clouds really make a beautiful backdrop to show off this old tree that is stubbornly holding on to the ground below.
Regards, Tom

mikolaj_kawa (30927) 2009-11-10 3:51

Hello Jusni! Amazing 300th post on TrekEarth. Nice idea, very nice shot. Good capture and frame. Well done!

skippy007 (7273) 2009-11-11 22:18

Hello Jusni, Congratulation on you 300th posting, I looked at your earlier photos, I can see that you have benefited from this experience. It's unfortunate that this tree is dead but being next to young healthy tree it has supplied you with a beautiful foto, both in colour & contrast, maybe also a reflection on life. The warm sun rays have lit the branches up really well, an excellent contrast with the blue sky.
Thanks
Regards
Santo

COSTANTINO (23071) 2009-11-12 13:00

Hello
Complimnts for your 300th post,well done and well seen
the detail which is the couds running into the sky is the best...Nice lights,golden lights
thanks for sharing
Costantino

pablominto (41122) 2009-11-24 1:01

Hello Jusni,

The warm light plays so beautifully with the branches of the tree!
A creative capture and an artistic presentation, and the blue sky with fluffy clouds make a fine background...

Congrats with #300, well done!

Greetings,
Pablo -
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