Maximus Decimus Meridius
Welcome back all to another woodland image and let me introduce you to a wonderful character (tree) I stumbled upon by chance on my last trip. The light rays as I mentioned on my last image were providing the theme for the morning and were just there not to be ignored. Coming upon the small beech tree patch which I had scouted before I knew of this magnificent Red Beech. The strong protruding branch reaching out to the sky in an almost defensive style reminded me of the short stubby sword used by Maximus in the wonderful film Gladiator. The beech was kind of standing there on its own surrounded by smaller beech trees, almost forming a small amphitheater of their own trying to hide in the shade.
The contrasting light was again the challenge, but it was there for the taking as the colors of the leaves were glowing in full glory. I would have preferred a softer light, but I am sure Autumn and Maximus will produce that hopefully in the next few weeks.
Maximus Decimus Meridius
Welcome back all to another woodland image and let me introduce you to a wonderful character (tree) I stumbled upon by chance on my last trip. The light rays as I mentioned on my last image were providing the theme for the morning and were just there not to be ignored. Coming upon the small beech tree patch which I had scouted before I knew of this magnificent Red Beech. The strong protruding branch reaching out to the sky in an almost defensive style reminded me of the short stubby sword used by Maximus in the wonderful film Gladiator. The beech was kind of standing there on its own surrounded by smaller beech trees, almost forming a small amphitheater of their own trying to hide in the shade.
The contrasting light was again the challenge, but it was there for the taking as the colors of the leaves were glowing in full glory. I would have preferred a softer light, but I am sure Autumn and Maximus will produce that hopefully in the next few weeks.