Lord of the wood by Simon Chandler

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Jun. 7, 2008

Lord of the wood

My birthday today.
Received 3 photographic books from my wife and kids as birthday gifts.
Went to the park together for a family walk, very rare occasion now since my kids are grown ups now.
Saw this carving on a dead trunk, processed it a little, thought you might like it.

Canon EOS 5D ,Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
1/250s f/4.0 at 180.0mm iso800 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	07-Jun-2008 14:25:32
Make	Canon
Model	Canon EOS 5D
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	180 mm
Exposure Time	1/250 sec
Aperture	f/4
ISO Equivalent	800
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode	partial (6)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium original auto

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bill friedlander		05-Aug-2010 21:58
Great job of processing. Colors, light, textures, are super. An intruguing piece of art. V

Mangles Photography		25-Apr-2009 14:24
Fantastic!!!!

Guest		14-Dec-2008 06:03
Wonderful image! V

Thomas		29-Jul-2008 20:13
I don't like it, I love it! very mysterious, great light & treatment!

Giancarlo Guzzardi		28-Jun-2008 06:50
powerful, enigmatic image... interesting the green tone

Evaristo Buendia Carrera		27-Jun-2008 03:20
Yes, we like it..V

blizzard		14-Jun-2008 02:33
ah yes a scene form the X files LoL very scary fellow vote

Sue Robertson		09-Jun-2008 23:49
Love it!.. Great find. v

Gervan		09-Jun-2008 08:31
Yes I do like this spooky image. Best wishes for the new year of your life. V.

January Grey		09-Jun-2008 04:20
Very intriguing image! Love the green glow & textures. V~ A belated Happy Birthday, Simon!

Guest		09-Jun-2008 02:24
Great Shot & Happy Birthday to

Jess. ( Lady.D.)		08-Jun-2008 22:13
Must be an Ent, Happy Birthday Simon, many more of them, interesting find, well processed....

john savage		08-Jun-2008 21:44
Great image, very fascinating and great light. V

patou		08-Jun-2008 21:42
Tres bien fait et bon effet ( v )

Guest		08-Jun-2008 20:43
Happy B-Day! Looks like you all had fun and came home with this, great effects...v

Guest		08-Jun-2008 19:15
Happy Birthday!! Interesting shot.

Chad Ramsey		08-Jun-2008 17:59
Well seen and excellent lighting Simon~V

Walter Otto Koenig		08-Jun-2008 15:16
Cool shoot, nice colors and mood. Happy Birthday ad many happy returns. "V"

globalgadabout		08-Jun-2008 15:10
hope you enjoyed your birthday...3 photographic books as presents sounds great...and so appropriate...you are generous to give the gift of this fine image to your pbase friends too...he looks to be a haunted lord...V

Guest		08-Jun-2008 14:21
Amazing work vote

fred_il		08-Jun-2008 14:19
Amazing! VOte!

an nguyen		08-Jun-2008 12:34
Happy belated birthday,Simon. Fantastic of Lord of the wood. So special to see face in natural surroundings . Hope you have a great and inspiring day.

NealyBob		08-Jun-2008 11:42
Fantastic image! So unique~! V Happy birthday also~!

CM Kwan		08-Jun-2008 11:31
Happy birthday, Simon! Wish you all the best in the coming year. This is a very nice picture with great visual impact. V

shatterbug		08-Jun-2008 08:54
Spooky image...nice job with the processing.. Happy Birthday!

Apostolos Tikopoulos		08-Jun-2008 08:19
Happy birthday Simon. Very nice capture. V.

Matthew Mannell		08-Jun-2008 07:56
Happy day Simon! Its a wonderful lo-light shot, beautifully done.

Marco Valk		08-Jun-2008 06:47
Happy birthday, Simon. a great shot. v

Guest		08-Jun-2008 05:54
Simon, Happy Birthday, I with you all the best... seems like you don't get apart from your camera even on this day :) Really nice greenish tones... voted!

Ceya		08-Jun-2008 05:51
Happy birthday to you, Simon! You had the best present you ever can get: being together with your family in a beautiful environment.. Your birthday work is outstanding and well titled..:) V

deborahcuming		08-Jun-2008 05:49
extremely auspicious to meet this spirit on your special day! I think the trees are speaking to you:) Brightest blessings to you Simon!!

Knox O		08-Jun-2008 05:32
Very spooky, gemini.

Sam_C		08-Jun-2008 05:19
What an awesome freaky find!! Superb tones and light. Wishing you the very best for a Happy Birthday Simon! Big Vote!! :-)

James Clarke		08-Jun-2008 05:16
Happy Birthday Simon... Great catch and processing. +V

Carol Rollins		08-Jun-2008 04:03
Happy Birthday Simon! This is quite the carving and image! Excellent treatment. V

Vince		08-Jun-2008 03:54
Happy Birthday Simon!. It's always great to have a family outing when the children are grown up and having their own lives. A stunning image. Excellent processing. Vote.

Hank Vander Velde		08-Jun-2008 03:47
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Simon. Nice find and treatment on this image. V.

laine82		08-Jun-2008 03:12
This one's for you Simon...have a happy birthday <http://www.pbase.com/image/98287676 Love this shot.

Char		08-Jun-2008 03:05
Hi Simon, A big Happy Birthday to you! Sounds like wonderful gifts with excellent entertainment. This is a super shot! Love the lighting and the depth of drama. \/

Yves Marquis		08-Jun-2008 02:14
cool shot simon

Guest		08-Jun-2008 01:46
Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!! I love the treatment on this image! Great shot!

Tom Munson		08-Jun-2008 01:42
Terrific image Simon. I like the treatment. And a Happy Birthday to you. V