Shadow and branch structure

[bonhe]

I like to create this topic to share with you the technique to show the branch structure through the picture ! As you already know, there are a flat effect on the subject image when it was taken a picture. Because of that, it is very difficult to show branch structure detail. With taking a picture of the tree’s shadow on the ground in the direct sunlight 45 degree to the tree, the whole branch structure can be shown. I love this effect because it almost likes sketching!
I have been using this technique on my tamarix for 2 years. Because tamarix has very complex branch structure, its shadow picture is the best way to study its branches I think .

Tree 1





Tree 2



Teee 3




Please share your pictures . Thanks
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[HorseloverFat]

This is SUCH an intriguing and inventive idea. I love it!

I’ve been WANTING to participate for the past two days, but ALWAYS forget when I am out by my plants during the warmer hours.

I’ll “get on it”.

 

[bonhe]

This is SUCH an intriguing and inventive idea. I love it!

I’ve been WANTING to participate for the past two days, but ALWAYS forget when I am out by my plants during the warmer hours.

I’ll “get on it”.

Thanks .
Better late than never !

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[HorseloverFat]

I attempted this, and it appears my trees are not refined enough to cast awe-inspiring shadows...

I will experiment again today.

 

[Leo in N E Illinois]

Definitely a good way to analyse a bonsai.