Loner, Then And Now

[fotografr]

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Top Photo, December 2024, D-Lux 8

Bottom Photo, same tree, March 2013, MM1, 50mm Summilux asph

The tree, and those along the shore line, appear much healthier 13 years ago than they are now. Several along the shore did not make it.

The contrast difference is mostly due to fog in the top image.

 

 

 

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Edited December 27, 2024 by fotografr
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[stuny]

Both are exceptional for different reasons - Subtlety vs. clarity & contrast.

[Aram Langhans]

An interesting project.  I agree with Stuart, both are exceptional photos  Did you go back the second time with this in mind?

[sandro]

Beautiful pictures of a project that is both very interesting and saddening.

Lex

[fotografr]

6 hours ago, Aram Langhans said:

An interesting project.  I agree with Stuart, both are exceptional photos  Did you go back the second time with this in mind?

I've been planning to shoot it again for a few years and when the fog rolled in I thought it would make a nice image. It's only a couple of miles from my home.

[fotografr]

5 hours ago, sandro said:

Beautiful pictures of a project that is both very interesting and saddening.

Lex

Thank you. I'm very curious about the cause of the deteriorating conditions. 

Brent

[michali]

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On 12/28/2024 at 1:48 AM, fotografr said:

Thank you. I'm very curious about the cause of the deteriorating conditions. 

Brent

Both outstanding images Brent. You mention that these trees are on the shore. If trees are growing in waterlogged conditions, or the ground is too wet, their roots rot & their ability to absorb vital nutrients is compromised. This leads to poor growth and eventually, the trees die.

[fotografr]

2 hours ago, michali said:

Both outstanding images Brent. You mention that these trees are on the shore. If trees are growing in waterlogged conditions, or the ground is too wet, their roots rot & their ability to absorb vital nutrients is compromised. This leads to poor growth and eventually, the trees die.

That does make sense. We had a period of a few years when rainfall was way above average and the lake water level was quite high. That would have done it for the trees along the shore.