I posted the first birch shot within weeks of joining PB, it was the shot that made me decide to get a real camera soon. I said then that I would re-visit that area with the new camera and post them to compare, I had envisioned the re-post to be far better than the first shot. I have gone 3 times now and have decided I am not going again, so I am posting what I have. This post is not what I had envisioned, instead of one spectacular shot, I posted a few ok ones.

While you were tinkering with your sort order I had time to look and put #6 in my faves... and I searched out your original shot, but I see you've added it for us ;) Without taking anything away from the first shot, I think your second set is an improvement. McMommy · 2011-04-19: 19:05

What I see in the camera as opposed to Blackberry shots is truer color, better clarity, and nice depth of field. #6 is best for me....great focus and the falling snow adds such a mood!! Your birches look very much like our aspen....beautiful trees both! lookagain · 2011-04-19: 19:12

Great set, love #6! HoosierAtHeART · 2011-04-19: 20:42

#8 is a winner for me. Love the stand of trees. Very nice!! danrav · 2011-04-19: 22:30

Nice set. joycephotography · 2011-04-19: 23:00

I see a lot of improvement and they are beautiful tree shots! #3 is my favorite! darfoster · 2011-04-19: 23:31

Love # 6 perspective and DOF captured here! mwbergeron01 · 2011-04-20: 00:45

I really like #5. IShuttertoThink · 2011-04-20: 02:42

I like 7, strange tightness... interesting. akata · 2011-04-20: 03:21

Roger, there are some people who see a Birch tree, take out their camera and take a shot and say, here is a picture of a Birch Tree. There are other people who see that there is more to it than that, and who can spend years of their lives exploring the Birchfullness of a Birch wood. I came across a quotation this morning, which fits very well I think. It is by Minor White: "One should photograph objects not only for what they are, but for what else they are". I think this sort of exploration is so important in developing as a photographer (or an artist). I have done a post today which illustrates this sort of exploration (or obsession!) You are doing really great Roger. SADHYA · 2011-04-20: 04:25

Very good idea! I like the 6th shot :) EloiseMurray · 2011-04-20: 08:16

Re: your next post. I love 2 and 3. And stop feeling bad that you don't have the time to look at people's posts. You have nothing to feel bad about. liveandletlive · 2011-04-20: 22:47

love birch!! Totally agree with what Sadyha is saying here ????? · 2011-04-21: 16:11

Thats a great capture , I need to check out my android camera and see what I come up with since it seems like I have had no time for fun with my new camera :-) mystic1 · 2011-04-22: 06:17

I love the composition of No 8 - the "wound" on the tree , the lines of the trees....just perfect! Eiram · 2011-04-22: 15:09

These trees are great for their "skin" and colour... I like them. Also the photographer Wolfe isin love with them. Great set, Roger :) ♥ ????? · 2011-04-27: 18:48

I think these are fantastic shots, and you can definitely see the difference between your original and the new shots :-) Andarta · 2011-05-05: 08:49