Two shots from last weekend

[larkis]

Winter is is finally over here in Ontario, hopefully I will have time to do some more shooting.

[wolfnowl]

Love the maple in the first one.  The second one, not so much.

Mike.

[Jeremy Roussak]

I agree with Mike. The first shows a wonderful, open tree and conveys spring. The second is a trunk.

Jeremy

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

I like them both. The second one is a type of subject I am often drawn to (the "feet" of trees), but the first one is truly outstanding.

Eric

[sdwilsonsct]

Love the maple in the first one.

Yes, the contrasting verticals and horizontals hold my attention. Well-seen.

[larkis]

Love the maple in the first one.  The second one, not so much.

Mike.

I was on the fence with the trunk as well. Somehow the intense green of the moss attracted me but I do agree it's not really a strong image. Thanks for confirming my hunch.

[Guy R]

I love the way the first tree is highlighted by contracting with the lighter trees in the background. Different and very effective.
Guy

[francois]

I like them both. The second one is a type of subject I am often drawn to (the "feet" of trees), but the first one is truly outstanding.

Eric

The first photo is wonderful and evocative. The second one could have been as good - maybe - but I would have tried to take it with a wider angle lens and at a shorter distance to emphasize the "feet".

Anyway, well done!

[Paulo Bizarro]

I find the light in the first one more compelling, nicely done.