Wildfire Damage

[TXForesterII]

A Loblolly plantation south of Gladewater, TX.

[Kalrog]

I REALLY like that first one. I don't suppose you have it cropped out a bit more?

I didn't get a chance to stop when we drove through Bastrop about 6 weeks ago... wish I would have.

[TXForesterII]

Thanks. That is the only frame. I think it is an uncropped scan from the negative. If you have suggestions for a crop, I'd be interested.

[kwhite]

Originally Posted by TXForesterII

A Loblolly plantation south of Gladewater, TX.

The first and the third images really catch my eye. For me the third image has the most emotional impact. It feels like a ghostly rendering of a ghost forest. Sad and mysterious at the same time. Very nice indeed

[auddii]

I really like #3. The fog gives it a very dream like and surreal quality.

[donlfaulkner]

My favorite is #1. Renewal of life.

[davidlc]

Like #1 especially.

[Kalrog]

Originally Posted by TXForesterII

Thanks. That is the only frame. I think it is an uncropped scan from the negative. If you have suggestions for a crop, I'd be interested.

Actually, I was hoping for the reverse - something wider. But if that is all you have, it is all you have. I still like it. I was just thinking that if you had more of the burned out area, it would make it a totally different picture. More of a futility or struggle instead of a renewal type message.

No criticism at all - just thinking you could get 2 "messages/meanings" out of 1 capture.

[JohnT]

I really like the first one... Rising from the ashes.

[MichaelW]

Agree with the others, no. 1 is a winner.

[TXForesterII]

Thanks, all, for the comments.

[scottbuckel]

I really like the first one. I, like Nathan, was thinking that a wider angle of it would really emphasize the story to me. The third one is very nice as well.

Scott

[Stargazer77517]

Really like the first one, the contrast of colors are great. Should be titled "Out of the ashes"