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Ramesh Adkoli
01-11-2010, 09:10 AM
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4064/4266137136_725929f65b_o.jpg

Found this tree with light green foliage standing out among other greenery around on a lake shore at Savanadurga, about 75KM from Bangalore. Appreciate your views and comments.

D700, 70-200 VR @195mm, 1/80s, f/11. ISO 200, morning
CS3, slight CW rotation, small crop from top, curves, levels, brightness/contrast.

Regards,
Ramesh

Dave Mills
01-11-2010, 10:58 AM
Hi Ramesh, Nice coloration and interesting subject. You stated what caught your eye was the difference in the surrounding foliage's color. I don't feel we see enough of that make a good comparison....

Roman Kurywczak
01-12-2010, 04:58 PM
Hi Ramesh,
Siplicity is definitely your strength and this image is no exception!.....I agree with Dave here though......Darken/bring out the tonal range of the BG more.....to isolate the lovely tree and bring out more textures....and you have a winner!

Ramesh Adkoli
01-13-2010, 09:56 AM
Thanks Dave and Roman for your views. Agree with you Dave. I should have included a bit more of the neighboring trees. Roman, will try your suggestions to isolate it more. I took few more images and will process one of them and check it out. Thanks again.

regards,
ramesh

Robert Amoruso
01-13-2010, 03:03 PM
Hi Ramesh,

My first thoughts upon viewing echoed by Dave and Roman above. You are definitely on a good track developing a personal style.

Fabs Forns
01-13-2010, 07:46 PM
I think it's a good idea but, for my taste, we have way too much information. I have cropped tighter and added black to the neutrals in Selective Color. Hope you don't mind.