Leaf on Bark

Another image from the "wet leaves" series. I used Topaz Clean, Topaz Adjust and Nik CE glamour glow and a vignette. I opted for a desaturated look on this one.

I like the desaturated look, Judy. It really works with these colors. If it were mine, I'd open up the shadows a bit. However, if you prefer the dark tones, I'd suggest at least looking at lightening the bark a bit so the texture and gray color -- which really is good with the other colors in the image -- show up. There would still be plenty of contrast with the leaf that's on it.

Beautifully designed and processed. Love the colors and the textures and the central lighting.

Thanks Artie!

Judy, Very well done. I vote for as is..............I'm really enjoying your leaf series. The colors and textures are FAB!

Thanks Dennis! I opened up the mid-tones a bit with curves.

Thanks much Jay! I'll have to make more photos as I'm about to run out of them!

Hi Judy, I vote for the original post. Great arrangement of the elements. The desaturated look is perfect for this one.

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Originally Posted by Judy Howle

. . . I opened up the mid-tones a bit with curves.

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Thumbs up. I didn't anticipate this, but my emotional response to the image is quite different in the re-posted version. Part of that might be because of some subconscious reaction to things associated with darkness, but I don't think so. More likely, I think it's because with the reduced contrast between the center and the rest of the image, it's easier for me to explore and enjoy the rest of it.

I like both versions but feel that the original is the more dramatic and powerful. And I guess a bit foreboding.

Judy, Another beautiful leaf arrangement. What I like most about this is the way you chose to make it more about the textures and patterns and less about the color. They both have their merit! Nice job.:S3:

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Originally Posted by Andrew McLachlan

Hi Judy, I vote for the original post. Great arrangement of the elements. The desaturated look is perfect for this one.

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Thanks Andrew. I thought the desaturated look was a good choice with no strong colors in the image.

Thanks Dennis. I like both versions but favor the OP a little :w3

Thanks Denise! I love that desaturated look and like you said, the textures stand out more.