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Brian Klimowski | all galleries >> Galleries >> Sedona, AZ [Updated] > Billy -n- Tanya
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May, 2003

Billy -n- Tanya

Oak Creek Canyon, AZ

Image was shot in Oak Creek Canyon, near Slide Rock. These trees were several feet apart, and I had to stop down considerably to hold focus on both trees. Several compositions were tried - this was the most appealing. I like the simplicity, the contrast in color and texture, and the hint of wimsy with the initialing of the tree...


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Guest 16-Jan-2007 16:00
Great color contrast. Well done.
Phil Douglis24-Feb-2006 22:23
Brian, I see one of my on-line students has beaten me to the punch here by suggesting that you not crop this shot. I just wanted you to know that I (unsurprisingly) agree with her. The tiny leaves are not a distraction, they are important context. Catriona sees them symbolizing survival in the harsh desert. (She does not know that Oak Canyon is not a desert but an area dense with vegetation.) I see them as symbolizing life itself. The light and color is glorious. I love this intimate view of an intimate relationship. Although the context is entirely different, I made a shot in Laos last year built around two sets of "twins" -- it's athttp://www.pbase.com/pnd1/image/40200294
Guest 08-May-2005 14:26
Brian, I'm very impresed with your photos - you live in a truly amazing part of the world and you capture the colours and textures beautifully. I would have to disagree with the cropping comments below and I would leave the photo as it is. The leaves add life to the trees showing their ability and strength at being able to survive in a harsh desert environment.
Rene Hales30-Mar-2005 03:18
Love this. But, I agree with tmaterman, try a crop across the top to remove the leaves. This just takes it down to the bare essentials. See what you think.--Rene
Bob Hosker17-Oct-2004 05:51
Brian, I am really impressed with your eye for color and pattern. I love these unique tones playing off one another. Great job!
ac02-May-2004 17:07
Yes, beautiful background and textures.
Guest 11-Dec-2003 10:43
Beautiful shot - the intimacy of trees . I might have cropped out the leaves at the top of the image to simplify the composition even more.
Zane Paxton11-Nov-2003 17:43
Love the colors and textures.