I had played with this image a while back (must've been Halloween) and forgotten about it. This started as an HDR image. Several layers in PS allowed heavy saturation on one layer, desaturation, tone shift, and layer mask to reveal the green bush on another, and the use of the smudge toll on certain trees to give a surrealistic feel. I also added a bit of lens flair at the highlight point. I think that's how it got to this point
A lot of work, but you got a very interesting image. The green gives a unique touch. Couple of concerns: I think the brght is just a bit too bright--draws my eye from the green and the "eeryness" of the overall image. and I think there what looks like a bluish waterdrop image on the first logs near the bush. You have good skills with PS and have achieved a good image, though. Keep posting.
Dave, The base composition is really nice. I like your thoughts for this. Revealing some color in a key element always adds interest IMO so I like the foliage. I agree w/ Hazel regarding the light. Maybe just a hair to bright. Neat image and you did a great job conveying your thoughts for this.
Hazel, The bluish water drops that you are referring to are from the lens flare that Dave added.
Very nice image, Dave. I really like what you did with the smudge tool and the trees, think it adds to the whole mood very well. Like the great texture of the forest floor too, and the splash of green from the bush is nice touch, though I wish the leaves were a bit more defined. Agree about toning down the light just a bit.
Thanks everyone for the input. I can see your points and will revisit the file. The biggest problem is the blown highlight in the center of the trees as pointed out by Hazel. I may need to go all the way back and re tone map the original 3 files. Tough to find time these days. No excuse. Thanks again for the kind words and advice.
Very nice work, Dave. Great composition with the corridor of trees and the splash of color from the bush. I love the swirled details on the tree trunks. Agree on toning down the light a tiny bit. Well done.
Thank you again Andrew, Christopher, Paul, and Indranil. I totaly agree with the points above and truly appreciate the time and thoughts given here. It was a fun project and could lead to a better image when the suggestions are applied.
In the Pines
) and forgotten about it. This started as an HDR image. Several layers in PS allowed heavy saturation on one layer, desaturation, tone shift, and layer mask to reveal the green bush on another, and the use of the smudge toll on certain trees to give a surrealistic feel. I also added a bit of lens flair at the highlight point. I think that's how it got to this point
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