Silver and copper twist. One of my favorite Bristlecone forms, this branch looks to me like a fantastical slug that took thousands of years to form. It is also a real photography challenge, because of the shape and the extreme range of detail. Still working on it..
@cliffordbeshers This is amazing. Certainly the kind of subject that’s evergreen for new photos, new takes.
@cliffordbeshers I imagine this shares similar problems to shooting the Grand Canyon; the thrill you get in-person comes from so many interesting details making up a whole massive thing. There are too many shots because every part is interesting.
@gregmoore Many similar problems, not the least of which is that you cannot roam freely, due to challenging topography, delicate ecosystems, and park rules to protect us and the parks.
Other challenges, though I can see the bristlecone park location from my house (i.e. I can see the ridgeline where it is), it is a challenging 1.5 hour drive one way, up 6K feet to 10k where air is scarrce, UVis high, and weather is unpredictable. So the light is what it is, and the viewpoints are limited, and I often end up sleeping the rest of the day when I get home. So I take the photos I can and hope I do better next time...
@gregmoore Probably been on five separate six night / seven day backcountry trips through the Grand Canyon. I can count the number of photos that are even in the ballpark of measuring up to what I saw on one hand.
