This image was taken from a trail at Waahila Ridge State Park on Oahu, Hawaii. The way the branches stretched out over the pathway provided a wonderful opportunity for a beautifully framed image. This image was taken shortly after sunrise so the light was still very soft. I chose an F-stop of 6.7 which gave the background a slightly soft focus. This helps to bring the viewer's eye to the main subject, the tree. It was shot at a wide angle with a 24mm lens, allowing the branches to stretch across the top of the image. It was also shot with an ISO of 500 at 1/20 or a sec. To me this image evokes emotions of peace and tranquility, its one of my favorites.
Nichole Shanks
West Coast Fine Art
