Tree of Light by njb2000 ()

Photography • Flowers/Plants • posted on Jan 23, 2012

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Description

I dont normally post single images but this one I liked and as I was invited to test a new compression tool I thought I would share my findings!
Just using Gimp alone I would have to reduce the quality of the original image to 76% to get the same file size as this image which was created via http://www.jpegmini.com

Now Im no expert on the technical issues surrounding Jpeg compression and quiet honestly Im not sure what I should be looking for as a bench mark. I have noticed a pixalation in the darker shadows when zoomed in but if one tries to squeeze
everything into a 512k file size there will be deterioration somewhere.
Oh by the way the tree is still alive dispite its worn looks it has new green growth already! A welcome sign of spring!

Image Comments (33)

Richardphotos () posted at 6:02AM Mon, 23 January 2012

very beautiful how the sun light plays on the tree

mininessie () posted at 6:19AM Mon, 23 January 2012

wonderful capture...love it!

nitegrafix () posted at 6:42AM Mon, 23 January 2012

That is awesome. Beautiful picture. Thank you for posting that link too, I know it WILL come in handy

capelito () posted at 6:57AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Wonderful photo.

fallen21 () posted at 7:14AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Fantastic capture.

magnus073 () posted at 7:15AM Mon, 23 January 2012

I think the pic looks great Nick, and it retained most of it's clarity.

mgtcs () posted at 7:34AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Ohhh....This is an enchanting image my friend, beautiful lighting and textures, marvelous tree, fantastic capture! *************

craftyhands () posted at 7:42AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Excellent photo. You have a fine eye. Love the light and shadows you captured.

drifterlee () posted at 7:42AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Gorgeous shot and lighting!

eekdog () posted at 7:54AM Mon, 23 January 2012

great capture Nick. amazing photo..

flaviok () posted at 8:00AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Fantástico, uma captura e trabalho soberbo meu amigo, aplausos (5)

Fidelity2 () posted at 9:05AM Mon, 23 January 2012

You are the greatest. Thank you very much. 5+!

Savage_dragon () Online Now! posted at 9:11AM Mon, 23 January 2012 Online Now!

I tend to make mine smaller to begin with so I don't throw my monitor out the window when I can't get it under 2 megs. Lol. Cool tree! ")

Debwhosmiles () posted at 9:36AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Wonderful study of light! Thanks for the link, I will give it a try. I have been dismayed at the loss of clarity when I reduce images to fit here.

thecytron () posted at 9:55AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Outstanding illumination fX! Was it natural?

njb2000 () posted at 10:05AM Mon, 23 January 2012

Straight out of the camera No colour balancing contrast anything! Its a very dark overgrown area and the sunlight just caught the tree I saw it from the car, stopped got out, and I'm pleased I did!

renecyberdoc () posted at 10:08AM Mon, 23 January 2012

very nice one nick.

nefertiabet () posted at 10:35AM Mon, 23 January 2012

wonderful photo and lighting!!!

Feliciti () posted at 10:43AM Mon, 23 January 2012

wonderful this light/shadowplay ,like the bark too!!

alessimarco () posted at 11:20AM Mon, 23 January 2012

~Beautifully captured!~

brycek () posted at 12:17PM Mon, 23 January 2012

Very Beautiful!!

bazza () posted at 2:08PM Mon, 23 January 2012

What a fabulous looking old tree, well worn but going strong.. Looks great in the light!

lieselotte2000 () posted at 4:13PM Mon, 23 January 2012

Good job ! I found no deterioration.

npauling () posted at 6:07PM Mon, 23 January 2012

A very beautiful photo of this interesting looking tree. Great lighting here and you have brought out its best. I am so glad it is still going strong.