The Grasping Embrace

Shooting mist-covered centuries-old laurel trees never loses its charm. But you know how it is. The more you photograph certain scenes, the more you're drawn to "crazy" projects. That's exactly what happened here. After three hours of shooting, I found myself a bit restless, contemplating what else to capture. Then, this particular tree caught my eye, sparking the idea of a 360-degree composition. What's more, my fellow photographer from our expedition happened to be in the frame, serving as both a model and a scale reference. So, once again, a big thanks to Zdenka :)

Panorama compiled from total of 39 frames (3-level exposure bracketing of 13 frames in three rows).

Equipment: Sony Alpha A1, Sony FE 12–24 mm f/2,8 GM

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