Leaf on log

[alfbranch]

Here is a shot I took a while ago and only processed it today after looking back through some shots.


Leaf on log by alfred.branch, on Flickr

What do you think.

[OldBoy]

Cracking shot of the Oak leaf.

[alfbranch]

Originally Posted by OldBoy

Cracking shot of the Oak leaf.

Thanks Oldboy I was a bit unsure about myself

[Markulous]

I like the simplicity with the leaf and horizontals

Although I don't usually "mess" with the subject I might've been tempted to put the leaf bottom left as it would produce a "base" - up there it's a touch top heavy

[MattUK]

Sorry Alf - my own personal opinion, but it doesn't do much for me. Perhaps if the log was desaturated and the vibrance of the leaf increased? Or maybe some vignetting to really focus the attention on the leaf?

Just a few thoughts

[ianpinion]

I'd have been tempted to convert the shot to black and white and just leave the leaf in colour using a layer mask and soft brush.

[alfbranch]

Some interesting points here I may try colour popping it.

[alfbranch]

Well I had a go go and came up with this


Leaf on log popped by alfred.branch, on Flickr

and this


Leaf on log popped 2 by alfred.branch, on Flickr

[pburness]

Hi Alf,
It seems a bit horizontal to me, what about having the leaf in the original position, but transforming the whole picture through about 40 Degrees and then cropping a square out of it? Looks OK in my head ...

Phil

[MattUK]

Looks much better to me Alf - the second composition feels right