Photo of the Week | 1 - Uprooted

Weekly assignment for Computer Photography class; post a photo every week.

Taken Febuary 10th, 2010. Canon XTi, 18-55mm. The creek behind school.

I enjoy looking at nature and believe in the beauty you can find in any place, at any time, if you know where to look. The tree that belongs to these roots was tall and bare, and the snow covered most of its base, except for this section that stuck up out of the ground and revealed a large hole, filled with snow and ice. The roots extended down towards the base of the creek, which was a steep drop and allowed for interesting perspectives to experiment with.

The roots going down gave a natural direction for eye movement and the distinct texture of the tree's base caught my eye. I took the photo with line in mind, and attempted to focus as best I could at the root going down onto the creek. Other branches and and piles of leaves surrounding the main one emphasized the colour, but I believe the whites of the snow to contrast the browns enough to provide the effectiveness of the browns and the textures.