In the third installment of images that I am considering for the upcoming Yoga Tree exhibit, here is your next opportunity to give some feedback on which ones you favor…
One that I’m likely to include, as a point of contrast, is the monochrome image of the Yoga Tree, as it shows real character. If you’d like another look at the first or second installment of images, the can be found in Yoga Tree Exhibit – vol. 1 and Yoga Tree Exhibit – vol.2.
Silhoutted Sunrise
Summer Livery
Monochrome
Smoldering Sunrise
As always, I am very much looking forward to hearing your thoguths on these images.
Thank you for your help!
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Love Yoga laughing in the bottom photo.
Thank you!
OK I agree on the monochrome one. And I’m torn between the very top left (colors are gorgeous) and the very bottom one with no leaves for a second choice. If I had to pick, I guess I’d go with the no leaves one. ☺ It’s a stunning photo. Blessings, Frank!
Thank you, Debbie! Slowly, but surely I am getting a list together.
This week is almost too hard! I’m partial to the bare tree because it seems to exude movement. But I’m equally entranced by monochrome. The clouds and peeking sun add so much to Fields of Growth and I’m all about sunrises and sunsets! I’ll have to bow out of choosing this week and just say “wow, awesome work!”
You’re very kind! I would never suggest to only select a single image, as I will likely pick several from this grouping.
There will be one more set and then I’ll put my exhibit selection together.
Usually I’ve been able to narrow it down to my top 2. This week was much harder! I love this tree. So beautiful! 🙂
Thank you very much!! I really appreciate it!
Silhoetted Sunrise!
Excellent choice too!
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