Absolutely stunning photo. I had to stop and post. It is like the stark contrast between lush, glorious life and the frail haunting starvation of death. ONE DOES NOT EXIST WITHOUT THE OTHER.
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February 17, 2013
February 17, 2013
Jungle Canopy, Honduras
Photograph by Jeremy Lock, My Shot
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A dead tree towers over the jungle canopy in the rain forest of the Mosquito Coast, Honduras.
(This photo and caption were submitted to My Shot.)
What Makes This a Photo of the Day? What works for me here is the contrast, in color and shape, of the dead tree and surrounding mass of vegetation. It seems as if the tree is rising out of the jungle. With nothing to distract the eye, this is a great example of less being more. —Alexa Keefe, Photo of the Day editor
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I see a frail great- great-grandfather lovingly spreading his arms over the present & future generations of his progeny
LIKE AN ABSTRACT PICTURE.. THE NATURE IS TELLING SOMETHING MORE, MORE THAN WHAT WE SEE IN OUR OWN NAKED EYE.. ^^
@Homert Tabuyan I think you mean "with" our own naked eye, not" in". But then I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to convey.
I wasn't sure anyone would understand my "ent" comment. I see you're a J.R.R.Tolkien fan, Once again.
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Very intriguing textures and colors shown in the contrast of the beautiful branching tree surrounded by all those shades of green, and the lighting shows off the trees. Trees are remarkable and this is a remarkable capture.
Beautiful photo.very rarely have the opportunity view like this, the world has changed
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Beautiful. I agree with Alexa's assessment that this is "a great example of less being more".
Striking branch formation and color contrast. Well done, Jeremy. Wish I could have been there!
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