Theme: Maple on Wood

[Christopher Miller]

I photographed this yellow maple leaf on a deck railing. I desaturated the wood since it had so little color anyway. I also applied the paint daubs, dry brush, and poster edges filters and darkened the edges a bit. I experimented with flipping the image vertically and then couldn't decide which version I liked better, so I'm posting both. Any C&C are welcome!

[Christopher Miller]

Here's the flipped version.

[denise ippolito]

Chrtistopher, When I first started doing design work I was taught that the larger stronger elements should be at the bottom and that has stayed w/ me. So I would go w/ #1 .I also think it feels more balanced. I like the bold color of the leaf against the desaturated wood.

[Dave Phillips]

agree with Denise about #1 and leaf at bottom, but I much prefer the leaf pointing down
AND at bottom

[Christopher Miller]

Thanks Denise and Dave! Dave, good suggestion on having the leaf at the bottom and pointing down. I'll be sure to give it a try.

[Harshad Barve]

striking colors of leaf against woods
TFS

[Anita Bower]

I like the image with the leaf at the bottom--where it might be if it fell. The yellow leaf stands out nicely against the B&W, while the B&W has lots of details that are interesting to view. Nice balance.

[denise ippolito]

Big Congratulations Christopher this image has won our weekly theme and is the wildcard pick for IOTW!!