A Tree in the Forest

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§ 35mm f/1.8
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* 200mm f/2.8

We were having this nice walk in the woods, a prelude to dinner and a nice evening in front of the fire. We were discussing the challenges facing an artist who walks in the woods. Case in point, a tree with pleurotus along it's length. One option I proposed was large aperture and long focal length, thereby allowing the photographer to focus the tree and blur the background. This method works well in the scenario where one wishes to photograph large portions of the tree.

 I also noted the movement of the clouds, and it's dramatic effect on the impression the scene gives. The feeling went from flat to warm in a matter of moments.