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Canon Image Challenge | all galleries >> CIC 275: Light and Shadow (Also, Light and/or Shadow!)* >> Eligible > Olive Tree and its Shadow
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27-Oct-2025 Dave

Olive Tree and its Shadow

I took a small risk and re-shot this outside. Our locust trees have leave conveniently similar in shape to those of the olive tree.

Sunlight was tricky; it was filtering through branches and clouds were passing occasionally. No wind, so the leaves were still.

Canon EOS 80D ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/4L IS USM
1/100s f/11.0 at 59.0mm iso160 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Canon Image Challenge28-Oct-2025 14:37
I think it is a good step forward. The first one had the interfering shadows.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge28-Oct-2025 03:58
Image swapped. What's the verdict, an improvement or a step backwards?

Dave
Canon Image Challenge17-Oct-2025 11:49
This is what passes for a piece of art in our home, and I am hesitant to take it outside for a pane-free shadow photo (it's sitting on an ottoman here). I will consider alternatives but of course am also at the mercy of Mother Nature providing abundant sunshine. I did try to merge the shadow of the tree's trunk with that of muntin.

Dave
Canon Image Challenge17-Oct-2025 07:59
I think that Dave felt a shadow was necessary...though of course as I Look at this again, the tree itself throws a pretty distinct shadow. Not a criticism, just a thought...(also Dave may not have had enough clear space to place the tree without the window shadow). Best Wishes, Traveller
Canon Image Challenge16-Oct-2025 20:52
Personally, I think this a great idea, but I would prefer not to see the shadow of the window panes.

Jim
Canon Image Challenge16-Oct-2025 13:36
Nice, I especially like the bisecting shadow. I am particulary curious on what it sits. Traveller