The iconic Tree of Ranoch Moor (aka the Jeremy's Tree to many) is no more... A tree that was a focal point for countless photographs, a trunk that inspired hundreds - if not thousands. A meeting point for plentiful workshops, seminars, courses, retreats....We first were introduced to the tree in 2009 during one of the photo workshops with Jeremy Walker - and over the few days we have visited the tree in the morning, afternoon, evening - at any time of the day and in all possible weather conditions. And each time hoping for some good light...
after 3 early mornings and -12C finally we got the light!
waiting for the perfect light...
It was a training ground to many. A reference point for framing, composing, getting the hyperfocal right... The tree was photographed from every possible angle and in each direction.
An icon that probably could outshine many of the top catwalk models when it comes to the number of lenses pointed at!The tree was also an apple of discord on the long and cold mornings when groups of photographers, after dragging their feet at 4am from a cosy bed just to stand under the cloudy sky in hope for a nice sunrise, would find a bunch of tripods already planted in the position with their owners desperately looking at the clouds where the sun should soon appear.
Some wound wander off in disappointment, some would actually ask us to move as we were in their frame. Emotions were high and the global tripod battle was on the brink...
And so Jeremy's Tree is no more adding to the misery of many of the photographers who already suffered from the declining sales. One still remains in place though - but be early as its bound to be crowded with tripods!
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A large size prints or canvas of many of the photographs are available (contact via email) - or for commercial purposes you can purchase the photo of the Glencoe Sunrise via ALAMY .
