Kokerboom by the Moon, a photo from Karas, South

Photographer's Note

The quiver tree or Aloe dichotoma or Kokerboom is probably the best known aloe found in South Africa and Namibia.

This distinctive tree aloe has smooth branches, which are covered with a thin layer of whitish powder that helps to reflect away the hot sun's rays. The bark on the trunk forms beautiful golden brown scales. The crown is often densely rounded as a result of the repeatedly forked branches, hence the species name dichotoma (dichotomous meaning forked).

The green leaves are borne on terminal rosettes and its bright yellow flowers are borne from June to July. The young flower buds can be eaten and have a similar appearance and taste to asparagus.

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sevy (58) 2011-06-30 23:26

Ouah la vache, elle déchire grave trop bien cette photo sur les arbres a carquois. Et puis, super utilisation de l outil 'Pleine Lune' de Photoshop: un bon travail de post traitement :-) Non, syouplait, pas taper la tête.
Celle là si je l avais faite, elle serait tirée en A3+ et encadrée chez moi et pourtant je n ai que 2 photos accrochées dans l appart.
Tu as du pas mal trimer pour reussir a exposer tout ça proprement avec l éclat de la pleine lune et avoir un rendu net avec 30s de pose avec le teleobjectif.
Non, sans dec, t as fait comment?
Un gros jaloux,

Yves.

Suppiluliuma (3931) 2011-06-30 23:30

Amazing angle, complemented by a tasty filter. The quivers are in their full majesty.

Is the moon real? It seems too big to be true?

Cheers,

Erdem

wolf38 (30) 2011-06-30 23:37

Hello Andre. What colors, what beauty, and what fantastic composition. My compliments for this outstanding masterpiece. Rgds, Wolfgang.

annjackman (23019) 2011-06-30 23:40

Hello Andre,
This is magnificent. Using a tripod certainly was the corrrect thing to do as the sharpness and exposure are wonderful. The composition with the three trees on a diagonal are super and well done for filling the space in that fabulous sky with the moon.
Excellent.
Regards, Ann

Bartleby (13552) 2011-07-01 0:15

Salut André,
olala...pfff, elle arrache grave celle-ci. Double claque! Allez, tout le monde au panier! Ca fait presque irréel. Mais quelle compo, quelles couleurs, quelle netteté! Et comme Yves, j'aimerais savoir comment tu as fait pour avoir une lune pareille...mes quelques tentatives dans ce domaine m'ont laissé avec une espèce de soleil moche alors que là...Awesome, man!

Philippe

daddo (28698) 2011-07-01 0:17

Hi Andre. Enchanting composition in which the desolation is further enhanced by the barren yet lovely moon. The light and colours are pure magic. Beautiful shapes and excellent sharpness. Poetic creation. Best wishes. Klaudio.

papera (14372) 2011-07-01 1:30

hi Andre,
I don't know if it's the amazing Namibian light of which so many people talk about, or the moon, or the dreamy colours - but this photo makes me feel like in Tim Burton's Big Fish movie... there is a "real-unreal" feeling about it, an oneiric quality to the atmosphere of this setting, that fascinates me. I am not often impressed by landscape photography, which is a genre I do not follow much, but your masterly treatment of both subject and light situation really stuns me.
c.

LOOOK13 (19046) 2011-07-01 2:08

Salut Andre.
Magic shot!!!
Wonderfull, beautifull, fabulous...
A great great cheer.

Sonata11 (34119) 2011-07-01 3:45

Hello Andre,
Wow!!!! this is awesome!!!!! Fantastic shot of this place. Marvelous trees, grass and the moon. All together FANTASTC PICTURE. I love it, beautiful. My congrats.
All the best,
Barbara

patdeph (35750) 2011-07-01 3:55

bonjour André
comme papera, je ne suis généralement pas fan de photos de paysage, mais alors là,je suis bluffée par la beauté de ce que je vois!
J'ai plus l'impression de contempler une image de conte de fée qu'une photo,tant les détails sont présents dans chacun des éléments( chapeau bas pour la Lune),et tant les couleurs sont magiques(ce ciel mauve est une pure merveille).Ajoutons à cela la douceur des herbes,et l'enchantement est à son comble.
Amitiés
Pascale

froggy45 (380) 2011-07-01 4:55

Hello Andre,
Wonderful photo with a great, balanced composition but what amazes me most - as you will have well known - is the rich gradient of sky colours and that huge moon over the trees. Seriously impressive!
Kind regards,
Spela

timecapturer (49288) 2011-07-01 5:52

Hi Andre
an amazing shot, especially as the exposure time is so long. The detail, clarity, light and colours are remarkable. It is a stunningly executed and presented image of intense beauty. Wonderful!

Have a great weekend - Brian

eversmile (11636) 2011-07-01 10:55

Salut André!

Une composition magnifique, remarquablement maîtrisée, avec cet alignement d'arbres spectaculaires (pas tant l'alignement que les arbres eux-mêmes). Des arbres qui me rapellent les dragonniers de Socotra! La présence de la lune et les couleurs du couchant donnent une touche irréelle à cette vision enchanteresse. Personnellement, j'aime beaucoup les teintes et le mouvement de la végétation qui semble s'être couchée sous le vent. Vision rare d'un paradis perdu...

Félicitations
Marine

sacimar (36903) 2011-07-01 11:54

Hello Andre,

excellent picture, I like the tones and colors of the sky, these trees are really eye-catching, well done,

Best regards,

Sergio

chawax (20760) 2011-07-01 12:19

Bonsoir Andre,
Tes photos de Namibie donnent vraiment envie de découvrir ce pays dont les paysages semblent incroyablement diversifiés et d'une beauté à couper le souffle. Un excellent cadrage ici avec ces arbres aux formes surprenantes dont la succession amène de la profondeur. Les teintes de fin de journée sont magnifiques et le petit plus est cette splendide lune ! Du grand art ! Merci pour ces instants de rêve !
Olivier

npecanhuk (79319) 2011-07-01 18:13

Hi André!
Spectacular!
Those trees seem to be from another World!
In addition to that, the exposure, colors, chosen pov and composition with that magnificent moon, created such a supernatural mood here!
I love it!
TFS - congrats,
Have a great week-end,
Neyvan

barrufeto_77 (28888) 2011-07-01 18:39

Hi Andre.

Impressive...as usual. Only a question...did you use any kind of filter to get this colours?

Take care!

jjcordier (79299) 2011-07-01 23:03

André
Je me demandais bien comment c'était possible d'obtenir une telle photo avant d'avoir lu ta réponse à Yves. Le résultat est tout simplement bluffant pour une image d'anthologie. Chapeau, Mr André!
Amitiés
JJ

RhodieIke (11752) 2011-07-02 15:13

Hi ANDRE,What a fantastic photo of this super scene, so sharp, colourful,and managed with style, Well done, ans well said, about the photo, with, Do not copy on it, Cheers Iain.

Robert1969 (7160) 2011-07-03 0:02

Hello Andre,

An excellent exposed photo and a excellent compostion an point of view (The trees are on a nice diagonal line).

Without the moon, then I had enough enjoyed from this picture.
Now with the moon I compare it as a delicious sorbet after a delicious diner.

The photo also has something of the airbrush paintings what you often saw in the eighties

In summary: this picture has a wow factor.

Friendly reagards and have a nice weekend,
Robert

baddori (20341) 2011-07-03 14:00

Andre
Una foto certamente con una costruzione non comune in TE Ottimi colori e niente rumore.
Un tramonto dolce ed un cielo cobalto tropicale .
Ottimo lavoro
GF

Charo (51212) 2011-07-03 15:06

Bonsoir Andre,
La photo est merveilleux, non seulement pour ces arbres uniques, la lune contribue positivement à la composition.
C'est une image que je me lasserai jamais de regarder et a également une grande qualité. Bravo!
Amitiés,
Charo

Didi (61569) 2011-07-03 15:16

Hi Andre
That's great !
Very nice composition, good sharp picture.
I feel a prehistoric ambiance.
Best regards

Ricx (13495) 2011-07-03 23:23

Hi Andre, superb sharpness and detail, fantastic light balance to get the moon and the local landscape into both good focus and not over exposed.. It could be an artists impression.. a very good note.. Thank you Rich

cbrman (21675) 2011-07-04 3:48

Hello André,

La honte tombe sur moi telle la pluie bretonne.
La honte car lorsque je vois tes dernières photographies, je me mord les doigts de ne pas les avoir critiquées.

Je me rattrape (à peine) sur celle-ci !
Quelle image ! Les couleurs sont magiques. La lune est habilement et subtilement placée ou il se doit et baigne dans ses couleurs d'origine. La lumière est magnifique et laisse toute la scène dans une ambiance parfaite de préhistoire et de crépuscule du monde.
Vraiment bravo à l'artiste !!

A+

Dominique

Floydian (30970) 2011-07-04 13:52

Young handsome guy ;-)

To my VERY big surprise i see you posting here...man i didn't know that. I was following the link you send me. And see here, Namibia, high on my list but you were first once again. Seeing this one and the other ones you shot from there i can only say, awesome high quality work my friend. A place i really would like to go, just as the high dunes and the Dead Vlie
Light is gorgeous, just as the gradient in the sky and the composition.....full moon is a huge bonus of course.
You stiil know how to produce appealing images my friend, we need to go out shooting together again...if you don't come over here than i am forced to visit you in JB ;-)

Take care buddy, big hugs for both of you!!!!

Your friend from the north ;-)

siudzi (34141) 2011-07-05 13:17

Hi Andre,
What a great work! Really impressive composition taken perfectly. Like your idea and execution. The visual effect is really beautiful.
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers, Malgorzata

Asiulus (1184) 2011-07-05 13:49

The light is great, but it seems also tricky. You have greatly captured both shadows and highlights (any tips, please?). TFS. As to composition - it's fine, but I've got a feeling that moving your camera slightly to the left(if that was possible without getting something unnecessary in the frame), it would be even better.

macjake (92625) 2011-07-06 0:40

Hi Andrea
alot of useful information in your write up, thats really important as it makes the photo that much better.
the skyline is beautiful, ranging in colors from yellow, to orange, to purple, and then blue.
the composition of the trees give depth and tracks the eye across the frame.
I'm really impressed most of all with the ability to capture the moon to well. everytime i try to, it gets washed out, but not here.
impressive photo
well done
cheers
craig

i9l2y1m8a8t3 (4814) 2011-07-06 1:10

Hi Andre,

Another remarkable photo from you, I think I did miss lots of things here in TE, how come I missed this?! With all the moon and purple skies, this photo is just surreal! Did you use filter for this one? Your expertise on handling the exposure is just well evident on this photo (well not to mention the others). Fantastic colors! Wonderful ambiance, great image!

Thanks for sharing,
Matt

SnapRJW (31631) 2011-07-06 2:07

Hello Andre - Lots of pics to catch up with since we got back but this one of yours is outstanding. An artistic and quite surreal treatment of the landscape. Quality is excellent from the subtle colours and textures in the FG (I love the grasses) though to the overall composition this is a treat. Your work continues to stand as a benchmark on the site both in visual and technical aspects and encourages me to persevere. Thanks Rosemary

leyman (6) 2011-07-06 23:28

Is this earth?
You have made a wonderful image of one of the worlds most imposing trees. And that sky ... wauw !
The moon is just perfect to give a good balance in your composition.
Job well done !

vjmite (4216) 2011-07-09 21:55

Hi Andre,
Great juxtaposition of the moon and the trees, with gorgeous colours in the sky. The three trees are all different shapes, each one interesting in itself. A magnificent photo.
Vince

sandpiper (6788) 2011-07-13 1:24

Hi Andre

Totally amazing shot and a place I must go and see for my self. The composition is awesome and teh exposure is brilliant. Stunning shot, well done.

Chris

Angshu (56760) 2011-07-16 1:24

Namaste my dear friend!
Apologies for the delay as I am not keeping too well, healthwise!

What a shot this is! A masterpiece from the master...the 3 trees lined up in good perspective, the strange sky & the fantastic moon! Poetic!..and into my favourites!

Take care!
Best Regards
Angshu

arijit_ghosh86 (795) 2011-09-07 8:05

I don't have any words to express...but its fab. I like the tones the framing you have done and also the steadiness of the shot.

david_P (512) 2011-11-03 15:42

Hello Andre,
such beautifull photo, great colors and composition !
TFS
David

kiks (12805) 2011-11-27 10:46

what can i say?! Jus beautiful!! The moon at the back 'looking'at this amazing trees with such a lovely color palet. Congratulations
KIKs

adidas5nb (5743) 2012-08-08 9:43

FANTASTIC PIC ONCE AGAIN. love the way u have aligned the trees in the pic and placed the moon on the top 1/3rd.great great composition with a beautiful sky.
regards
DWAIPAYAN

kasianowak (13997) 2014-07-31 7:21

Hi Andre
With such amazing sky and full moon it's easy to forget about the composition but I'm glad to see you didn't! :-) The line of trees leads the eye from one edge of the image to the other and creates a sense of perspective.
I wonder what time of the day it was - I assume the sun was rising and the moon was setting.
Best wishes
Kasia

Photo Information

Copyright: Andre Roberge (InasiaJones) (31566)
Genre: Luoghi
Medium: Colore
Date Taken: 2011-05-18
Categories: Natura
Camera: Canon EOS 1Ds Mark III, Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Esposizione: f/22, 30 secondi
Details: Tripod: Yes
Versione Foto: Versione Originale
Tema(i): Favorites - landscape 06, Otras fotos favoritas 2, Kasia's Favourites 6 [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2011-06-30 23:03
Preferiti: 13 [vista]