Lone Bristlecone Black and White
by Alan Socolik
Title
Lone Bristlecone Black and White
Artist
Alan Socolik
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
This gnarly, lone bristlecone pine was found while hiking in the Mt. Charleston area, near Las Vegas, NV. I love it as a black and white photograph - it is so dramatic! I frequently hike in the Mt. Charleston area, usually in the summer. In winter it is too cold and snowy.
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Mount Charleston, officially named Charleston Peak, at 11,916 feet (3,632 m), is the highest of the Spring Mountains of southern Nevada and the state's eighth highest mountain peak. It is about 35 miles (56 km) northwest of Las Vegas and is within the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, the Mount Charleston Wilderness and the Spring Mountains National Recreation Area. Well separated from higher peaks by large, low basins, it is the most topographically prominent peak in the state, and the eighth most prominent peak in the contiguous United States.
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Mount Charleston is a year-round getaway for Las Vegas' residents and visitors, with a number of hiking trails and a modest ski area. The mountain, which is snow-capped more than half the year, can be seen from parts of the Las Vegas Strip when looking toward the west. Mount Charleston has nearly 200 camp sites and over 150 picnic areas, some of which are RV accessible.
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The eponymous village of Mount Charleston lies at its base to the east.
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The state of Nevada issues license plates with the caption "Mt. Charleston" and an image of the peak in the background. Sales of the plate supports the natural environment of the Mount Charleston area through grants administered by the Nevada Division of State Lands.
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most of the text above copies/paraphrased from wikipedia.org
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FEATURED PHOTO, Fine Art America South West Art and Artists Group, 12/12/12
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FEATURED PHOTO, Fine Art America Beauty of This World Group, 12/17/12
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FEATURED PHOTO, USA Artist News, 12/17/12
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FEATURED PHOTO, Fine Art America ABC Group - T - TREE, 12/24/2012
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Calvin Boyer
In addition to the banner, I am adding this more permanent recognition of its FEATURE on the homepage of A TREE OR TREES IN BLACK AND WHITE. I try mightily to feature only images that would be at home in a juried competition. No doubt that this image fits that bill. CONGRATULATIONS! And consider adding your image to DISCUSSIONS "Please post your featured photograph here" for greater, long-lasting visibility.
SophiaArt Gallery
Great shot, and good choice to make it black and white! It really makes the shades and textures stand out! v
Andrew Govan Dantzler
Great B & W Alan, it is sharp, interesting, and well composed. F V & T ... Elaine
Alan and Marcia Socolik
Thanks, David, for featuring this photo in the ABC Group - T - TREE, 12/24/2012 . . . :)
Alan and Marcia Socolik
Thanks, Nadine and Bob, for featuring this photograph in the USA Artist News, 12/17/12 . . . :)
Alan and Marcia Socolik
Thanks, Nadine and Bob, for featuring this photograph in the Beauty of This World Group, 12/17/12 . . . :)
Alan and Marcia Socolik
Thanks, Nadine and Bob, for featuring this photograph in the South West Art and Artists Group, 12/12/12 . . . :)
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