Comment from dalebraatz
Wonderful first impression, Great camera use can be seen in the well focused image, Very good details and textures and great depth. Nice composition and good luck. Thank you for sharing. Dale

 Comment Written 01-Oct-2015

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reply by the author on 01-Oct-2015

thanks a lot dale

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Aptly captured for the contest theme.
An interesting initial impact. Harmonious colors. Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Excellent lighting, focusing & framing.
Better if we can clone out those distracting spear like foliage on the left.
Thanks for sharing... Best of luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

cannot; many thanks dick

Comment from BStolar
Very nice photo of the tree. I think some trees really have character to them. This is a beautiful specimen. I like the way the light is shining on the tree. It looks like you took it either early morning or at dusk as it has a golden hue about it. Overall you did a great job, the only thing I would have to recommend is removing the cactus leaves sticking out from the left hand side, it is a little distracting. But otherwise well done.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

many thanks

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
A beautiful picture of the majestic Adansonis digitata Baobab tree framed against the clear blue African Sky with only a few of the lower branches are in leaf . Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques wit sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

merci beaucoup

Comment from NancyJTubb
Excellent shot of a lone and bare tree. The focus and lighting are excellent and the depth of field as well. Best of luck in the contest. Excellent artist notes.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

thanks a lot nancy

Comment from Terri Fors
This study of the baobab tree is very impressive. Very clear focus. I really love the depth of you photo. I feel I could go right up to the tree and touch it. Good job. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

thanks so much again

Comment from Lilibug6
This is beautiful! The focus is great! The colors are very nice! The angle looking up at the tree is beautiful! the lighting is very nice! Well done and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

many thanks again

reply by Lilibug6 on 29-Sep-2015

My pleasure! Lori

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful specimen. When I think of a lonely tree I would think there should be a large open space with a solitary tree in it. This one looks a bit crowded and I would definitely remove the fronds on the left margin. Best of luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

many thanks mike

Comment from KarinD
What an interesting introduction and history to this tree, thank you for this great job ! It has so much going on and can help your health as well. Great center of impact and technique with the path leading up to it with the grasses and palms on the sides. Really nice shadows and lighting with the sky colors being perfect for this photo. Excellent job and history. Good luck in the contest.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

thanks so much again Karin

reply by KarinD on 29-Sep-2015

You are so welcome

Comment from Jairos
Great Story telling, good initial impact, good Frame and nice colors on the scene, like the Sunlight and very well focused, Good Luck, Jairos

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 29-Sep-2015

muchas gracias amigo