Is this photography, or something else: A friend said to me, "you should shoot those trees now that all the leaves are off" (or something like that). So I did, and then removed the sky...

Timarron Loc: Southwest

A friend said to me, "you should shoot those trees now that all the leaves are off" (or something like that). So I did, and then removed the sky and darkened what was left to get these silhouettes in an attempt to show off the bare bones of these oak trees. Occasionally, it's worth working outside the box to see if anything comes of it, I think. Just putting it out there. Whatcha think?

Click Loc: Marylland

Sure it is!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

I have always been drawn to strong, graphical type b&w. So I do love these, and of course it's photography...with your own artistic interpretation!

The roof, chimney and bird add interest in #1.

Here is a year-old topic with quite a few similar to your style (it's a share thread, not just mine posted), if you're curious:

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-369001-1.html

And also an interesting article about graphical photography:

http://digital-photography-school.com/5-tips-to-create-graphic-photographs/

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DoubleD Loc: Illinois

Yes Tim, it certainly is photography. Photography is not about simply recording what we see. It is about seeing possibilities in the wolrd around us and creating images that evoke a respose in the viewer. Photographers use processing techniques like yours to make the image inside their heads appear in the print they produce, which is exactly what you did. Keep it up! (By the way, this is not just a "digital thing". For over 100 years photographers worked in their dark rooms altering images with diffeent chemical and lighting techniques to make the image they wanted.)

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

I like them.

Timarron Loc: Southwest

DoubleD wrote:

Yes Tim, it certainly is photography. Photography ... (show quote)

Thank you for your thoughtful and articulate reply. I agree.

Timarron Loc: Southwest

Linda From Maine wrote:

I have always been drawn to strong, graphical type... (show quote)

Thanks for the links Linda. Those are some great images.....and give me some more ideas for this little project!

asicit Loc: New Hampshire

I like #1 a lot repeating Linda's sentiment bird and chimney add to it.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Of course it's photography. They are all good; the first one is the best.

crafterwantabe Loc: Mn

Beautiful

mffox Loc: Avon, CT

Really nice work!!

boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander

Timarron wrote:

A friend said to me, "you should shoot those trees now that all the leaves are off" (or something like that). So I did, and then removed the sky and darkened what was left to get these silhouettes in an attempt to show off the bare bones of these oak trees. Occasionally, it's worth working outside the box to see if anything comes of it, I think. Just putting it out there. Whatcha think?

To answer your question. Yes aand damn good photography.

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

Timarron wrote:

A friend said to me, "you should shoot those trees now that all the leaves are off" (or something like that). So I did, and then removed the sky and darkened what was left to get these silhouettes in an attempt to show off the bare bones of these oak trees. Occasionally, it's worth working outside the box to see if anything comes of it, I think. Just putting it out there. Whatcha think?

Looks good to me!!!
Fantastic images

sailorsmom Loc: Souderton, PA

I like these very much, Timarron! Well done!