Took this image last fall and revisited it for this theme. My workflow was as follows: converted to B&W, added a very light sepia tone, added lighting effects and a touch of lens flare to enhance the band of light, and applied a slight orton effect. Any C&C are welcome!
Christopher, I like the effect that you achieved here. I'm thinking that the leaf on the right side w/ the backside and stem showing has alot of interest-I might want to take a slice off the bottom and put more emphasis on that one. But that is just a different POV. I like the overall look very much.