“Companions”
“On my forest journeys, the trees are my constant companions. Their aspect changes, depending on how you see them. They are the same, but appear different. Perspective changes everything.” – Ed Lehming
I have avoided this type of shot because it seems a bit ‘put on’. I look at these images on web sites and Instagram with some interest but tend not to spend much time with them. A few days ago, I had a bit of a revelation. Looking up into the tall pines, I reconsidered what I was seeing. These trees are everywhere in this ‘plantation’ forest and I enjoy them immensely, but I suppose I take them for granted and almost always view them for the same viewpoint.
That day, I pointed my camera up and the image just felt right. It reminded my of summer days, laying on the forest floor and looking up at the swaying canopy. It’s those summer daydreams that I miss a lot on cold winter days, but this viewpoint brought back that dreamy feeling.
It’s funny, looking at this image. If you were not told that this was winter image, it would not take much to imagine a warm summer forest. I further enhanced the original image to give it a bit more of a dreamy look and causes me to enjoy it all the more. These trees are my companions in all seasons and will be a bit more deliberate in seeing them in new ways.
iPhone 12 Pro @ 4.2 mm
1/170 sec, f/2.4, ISO 25
Ed Lehming Photography 
nice opening quote to lead into your perspective shift.
and you are right – looking up does seem like it could be a summer day!
Thank you
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Absolutely agree. Trees are fantastic!
Great post and you are right about perspective.
Thank you.
Yes, it could be summer or winter, and could be my childhood. Always lovely to lie on my back, looking up through the trees, watching clouds drift by, birds in flight, or jets leaving contrails. Thanks for firing up the memory bank and a lovely photo. Cheers
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Lovely editing, Ed, and a beautifully dizzying POV.
janet
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This image is beautiful!
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