Stump Art

[Mike Moats]

I found this interesting stump but thought it needed some help with a little color. Wasn't having any luck shooting the marsh marigolds because of the wind, so decided the stump would hold them steady.

Fuji S3 Pro, Sigma 180 macro Tripod, F32

[Robert O'Toole]

Really like the comp, and the details and sharpness are great of course. The lighting is just about perfect for me.

Good work Mike!

Robert

[Ed Vatza]

First off, I like the stump better than the swamp oil from the earlier image. ;):) It may have something to do with the greater depth here with the stump. The marigolds add just the right amount of color to the image. I like it. It also provides some inspiration. I was looking at a couple of stumps over the weekend but could find a way to make it interesting enough. Adding color like this could just do it.

Very nice, Mike.

[John Cooper]

Hi Mike - Love the texture shown here in this gnarled stump, and the marigolds add a soft contrast to the composition!!

[Julie Kenward]

It's a beautifully textural image. My one little nitpick (me nitpicking Mike Moats...what a hoot) is that my eye goes to the URC where the wood is a lighter color. Maybe tone that down just a smidge? That yellow marigold sure stands out against the grain of that lovely piece of wood.

[Alfred Forns]

Beautiful Mike !!!! Now you are a Stump Artist !!!!! Neat !!!