Caught

[Judy Howle]

A few leaves caught in the crotch of a sweet gum tree. I started with Topaz Simplify, then used several Nik Color Efex 4 filters including tonal contrast, Polaroid transfer, and glamour glow. Lastly I used Magic Bullet Photo Looks to intensify the diffused/soft look and colors.

[Steve Adkins]

Great colors and mix of leaves, Judy. The subdued bark/BG texture makes a great framing element. Nicely see and processed!

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Judy;

You're a girl after my own heart. Sure pays to be adventurous and inquisitive.

A very nice presentation.

Big hug

Gus

[Dennis Bishop]

Nice work, Judy. I really like the contrast in both color and texture between the leaves and the bark.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Judy, nice effect with the filters you chose. I think it's neat that there are sweet gum and oak leaves in there.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks guys and Cheryl, I appreciate the comments! Yes it's amazing how the oak leaves float around in the wind. The oak tree is about 30 ft north of that one and there are plenty of oak leaves under the sweet gum tree.

[denise ippolito]

Judy, Nice composition and the leaves really pop! Well done.

[Judy Howle]

Thanks Denise!

[Indranil Sircar]

Beautiful composition, Judy. Simple and very effective! The leaves really pop... well seen and composed.

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Judy, love the colors of the leaves...they really do pop quite nicely.

[Bob Miller]

Hi Judy....Love the bark effect you got here. I would tone down the reds a bit but that's just me!