Still Standing 2012 BW
by Connie Fox
Title
Still Standing 2012 BW
Artist
Connie Fox
Medium
Photograph - Outdoor Bw Photo
Description
Black-and-white version of one lone evergreen tree, standing on a hill near Mount St. Helens. Contrasting sky is filled with wispy cirrus clouds, adding an interesting counterpoint to the rugged, decimated terrain.
Image was photographed in late August 2012 from a trail near the Johnston Ridge Observatory, within view of the active volcano. More than 30 years have passed since the cataclysmic eruption that began Sunday, May 18, 1980, at 8:32 a.m.
This tree was the most intact one I saw in what is called the Inner Blast Zone, where nothing on the surface survived. Nearly 150 square miles of forest were blown over or left dead and standing. Beyond the inner blast zone is an area called the Blowdown Zone and, beyond that, the Scorch Zone.
Today one sees mainly a few wildflowers and grasses on the rocky terrain where thousands of evergreens, mostly fir and hemlock, once stood. Most of the downed trees were removed and recycled, but the evergreen trunk in this image remains. It helps visitors to the observatory visualize what took place here in 1980, when everything changed in an instant.
Copyright 2012 Connie Steitz Fox
All Rights Reserved.
Nikon D80
FEATURED on the homepages of A Tree or Trees in Black-and-White and Just Perfect, June 2022, and Black-and-White Images, July 2022.
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September 12th, 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.