The Making of a Photo - Winter Tree

Many people think photography is an easy form of art but it does take a lot of planning and knowledge of composition and light.

I have driven past this tree many times on the road to Maryhill, Ontario.

It looks different every time!

I am attaching some different angles, taken from different times of year.

Waterloo county landscape photo by Susan Arness

 

Although it looks pretty with colours, it is also a bit cluttered with detail.

Waterloo county landscape photo by Susan Arness

Here we see a different angle.... similar to the above but the composition is different.

Waterloo county landscape photo by Susan Arness

the black and white look ! but also cluttered and not composed correctly.

Waterloo county landscape photo by Susan Arness

and the winter look... but the trees are too far back in the image

Waterloo county landscape photo by Susan Arness

Lastly we have the final and favourite version.  I Love the mist, the snow, the leading lines that the snow makes... the composition is good as the trees fill the frame.  the mist creates an emotional feel.  the grasses below the tree are less noticeable (which allows the trees to stand out).

this was one of my earliest "art photos" - just something I did between work appointments :-)

susan