Comment from pfemd
Excellent dramatic photo especially for one with an inanimate object. There is something the way the trees curl around each other that tells the story of the fury of the storm/flood. Not unlike what happened in the North east US recently. Great eye!! Paula

 Comment Written 12-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks Paula, your feedback is much appreciated.

Comment from phil1950
Nice shot depicting the power of mother nature Mary you have captured really nice detail lighting focus exposure are right on great composition story telling ability colours tones well done

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks Phil, appreciate your feedback. Sorry for delay responding have been working in Traralgon :)

reply by phil1950 on 16-Nov-2012

I bet on the Traralgon trots. :)

reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Didn't know they had trots - will have to keep an eye out for them, back there in a fortnight my 3 weeks work seems to be ongoing for a few more weeks at least but enjoying the challenge :)

reply by phil1950 on 16-Nov-2012

It is on the Princes highway East Traralgon. :)

Comment from Mustang Larry
Interesting shot that tells a story. Well framed and presented. Techs look fine and thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks so much, really appreciate your feedback.

Comment from Angel Blessings
Beautiful landscape! Clear focus! Good framing! Good presentation. Colors are well done! Thank you for sharing. I'm in line for a new camera. I am thinking Nikon as well. The camera did you well!

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks so much, Nikon is my first SLR and I enjoy using it and found it reasonably easy. I usually use the manual settings which are easy to set.

Comment from WendyG
Such devistation can happen from flooding and storms, so sad to see all these trees uprooted. Excellent pov of them, sharp focus, lighting and framing Mary:)

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks Wendy, quite amazing to see so many areas impacted and there are sections still closed to public.

Comment from canon shooter
Very good choice of subject to go with the notes and to show us the damage. It seems like many places are having trouble like this. Thanks for sharing the photo and information!

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks so mcuh, glad you enjoyed viewing the photo.

Comment from JustJes
How sad :( I too hope and pray that y'all don't have any wild fires. I live in an area of America that has more than it's share of tornados so I can understand about natural disadters.
Your point of view and subject matter are excellent. Nice focus also. Thanks for sharing. :) ~ Jes

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks so much Jes, really appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

reply by JustJes on 16-Nov-2012

Your very welcome :)

Comment from Janice Story
Wow.... What a lot of damage that area must have been hit with..
Great story telling photo. Really has an impact. Clear picture, showing a lot of detail. Thanks for showing,

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks Janice, I appreciate your feedback.

Comment from photobeat
wow mary, this is a stunning shot, very well framed. colour balance and light balance are fantastic...really love the detaild on the branches, well done, beny ")

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks Beny so glad you like the photo, was truly amazing to see such devastation. Cheers Mary

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
Amazing that people like you are taking pictures of that kind to show the world what we as family of men are creating through our impacts in the environment - permanent abuse of all kind and of all resources has to come back to us to really show us the hidden truth - it is so sad and I can tell you we went through the same situation and lost all - houses- belongings and lives - this picture is the perfect call for more love ad environment protection so the elements will stay in peace with us and we can live paradise instead of devastation - thanks for sharing - good picture - great impact

 Comment Written 11-Nov-2012

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reply by the author on 16-Nov-2012

Thanks so much, I do so appreciate your feedback. There have been so many natural disasters around the world in the last few years hopefully things will improve. :) Mary

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 16-Nov-2012

You are so right my dear - but WE MANKIND are creating these disasters, because out industries and Governments do NOT reespect MOther Eart and her gifts for us - we pollute everythig uining our own precious life sources and Monther Earth has decded to heal herslef shaking all pain off her body - and that is a way to awaken people form their abusiv way - when they do not come back to harmony by free will something has to happen that w remember that we are guests her and not the owners and that all belongs to everyone and not just to few and the rest can starve - you see ? all makes sense and the result of a disaster is THAT ALLS TICK TOGETHER NO MATTER WHAT RELIGION OR CULTURE JUST TO HELP AND TO SUPPORT AND THAT IS WHAT WE NEED ON EARTH LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER - so your picture has a very great value in that sense and that is opening eyes, hearts and minds - I wish you a happy weekend