Trees

Mention Ansel Adams and most folks immediately think of his majestic landscape photographs of the American west. And yet if you look at his entire body of work, Adams also produced many beautiful photos of relatively modest subjects like aspen trees and old fence posts. Of course under Adams' deft artistic hand even photos of simple objects take on a near three dimensional quality with their rich tonal values.

Traveling out west to photograph awe inspiring Adams-like landscapes may not be happening anytime soon for most of us, but simpler subjects like trees are all around waiting to be photographed. Right here in Oakland County, if you are willing to step off the main groomed pathway of the Clinton River Trail onto the more rustic side trails, you will find plenty of "barkscapes" for your photographic pursuits.