Evans Infrared, Hot Springs, South Dakota, January 29, 2017

Infrared view of the Evans in Hot Springs, South Dakota, January 2017. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

The Evans is a housing complex, formerly the Evans Hotel in Hot Springs, South Dakota. Constructed in 1892, the hotel was renovated in 1979 and 2004 to provide housing for elderly and disabled people. This is an infrared photo of the south wing. My intent was to show the organic shape of the tree contrasting with the geometric sandstone building. Editing includes hue adjustments to showcase the contrasting false colors of the infrared capture.

Really Gnarly Tree, January 2, 2017

Tree in Chadron, Nebraska, January 2017. (Photo by Daniel Binkard)

An organic shape on organic shape composition, fractals over fractals, if you will. I was intrigued by the frost on the outer branches, and the subtle shapes of the clouds beyond made a good backdrop. I put the thick part of the trunk in the corner of the frame, which adds another dynamic aspect to the twisting shapes.