I stood in a tree

I do have a thing for trees and love to photograph them.  During Level 1 I researched Thomas Packenham, and his book  "Remarkable Trees Of The World."  I remember reading about  "the tree that looks like a troll" and how it had an opening base and looked like you could step inside.  I remember saying I have never walked inside a tree before......and now I have...

                                          shutter 1/160  aperture f7.1  iso 200  focal L 24mm

This is the tree I stepped inside of.  I exposed for the base of the tree in the above shot which has come out clear with the lone branch in the foreground also showing clearly.  I like the ragertiness of this scene with branches everywhere, and the colourings. It also has some depth.

                                                                          Out Of Africa
                                                shutter 1/400  aperture f7.1  iso 200  focal L 60mm

The same tree taken from a different angle gives the scene a different overall colour and mood.

                                       shutter 1/12  aperture f7.1  iso 400   focal L 24mm

The above image is taken inside the tree looking up.   I had to have a higher iso as it was dark inside the tree except where sun light poured in through various openings.

                                            shutter 1/5  aperture f7.1  iso 200  focal L 47mm

These images  show where I stood inside the tree, taken from the outside peering in.  They reveal the colours and textures found inside.

                                                                        Tree legs
                                         shutter 1/40  aperture f7.1  iso 200  focal L 24mm

                                           shutter 1/6  aperture f7.1  iso 200  focal L 24mm

As I said my influences for these images was born during level 1.  Also I am now reading "The Life And Love of Trees by Lewis Blackwell..."a collective work of many great photographers, writers and thinkers who have been inspired by observing trees."

A quote from therein:-

                               "Except during the nine months before he draws his first breath,
                                            no man manages his affairs as well as a tree does"

My planning for this trip out was that I would go to Calke (a favourite place to photograph and walk) and find a new walk.  I would carry my camera hand held because I believe this can lead to more creative shots, and look for close ups of nature that catch my eye.