Comment from davideyoung
Although it is an unusual shot, I do not see the golden referred to here. I think a closer look at some of the twigs may have helped a bit with that. I love the blue of the sky!

 Comment Written 09-Feb-2005

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reply by the author on 09-Feb-2005

Thank you david!

Comment from tomted62
At first it looked kind of cluttered but the longer you look the better it gets. You captured this just right...sometimes the best shots just happen to pop up when we least expect it. Nice Job.

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2005

Thank you very much tom!!

Comment from Mark Dean
Good composition.
Amazing detail.
Fantastic contrast with the subject against the deep blue sky.
very professional photograph
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 Comment Written 22-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2005

What a wonderful compliment, thank you very much Mark!!

Comment from Sysop912
Excellent capture here. The subtle reds and oranges of the bark against a royal blue sky make these trees jump right off the screen in 3D. Great stuff!
Brian D. Watters

 Comment Written 22-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2005

Thank you very much Brian!!

Comment from photophan
Sorry LR, the Blue is really Blue...but I'm not seeing what you saw on this day.

Initial impact 2
Creativity of presentation 2
Color Harmony 4
Center of Interest 2
Technical Excellence 3
Technique 3
Story Telling Ability 2
Lighting 3

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 Comment Written 21-Jan-2005

Comment from Richard
Great contrast with the blue sky and the bare trees. The angle is very nice too. I look forward too seeing more of your wonderful shots.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2005

You are so kind!!! Thank you very much!!!

Comment from benpicjoy
I have looked this over a couple times before today trying to figure what I wanted to say about it. I get picky with trees. I go for a long walk and see thousands of tree and they are all different. The weather in your parts it appears causes odd growth in draught years. I see lots of recent new growth on all the limbs. The sky is beautiful but I must reserve a 5 for the next one.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2005

Thank you ben!!

Comment from Cricket
Wow what a beautiful blue sky. Interesting shot. Great clarity and color.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2005

Thank you very much Cricket!!

Comment from Behind the Smile
I think this is very well done nature photograph. The subject is clear, well-focused, and the colors captured well. Overall an excellent photo. Keep it up...

Jason K

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2005

Thank you Jason!! I appreciate your time!!

Comment from poster puppy
Very nice. I like how the trees offset the beautiful blue sky. You always take the simplest things and capture a beautiful picture.

 Comment Written 20-Jan-2005

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2005

Thank you pup for such a wonderful review! I appreciate you!