Barb
by Paul

Comment by Ivory:
Very nicely done, congratulations on your 4th place.

Barb
by Paul

Comment by Jutilda:
This is just excellent. Congrats on 4th

Barb
by Paul

Comment by andrewt:
Beautifully done!! Congrats!

The Discovery of Beauty
by Paul

Comment by jeger:
Awesome results.

The Discovery of Beauty
by Paul

Comment by Melethia:
Well you got your 6+!! Very nice work to make what you shot turn into what you wanted, even if it wasn't quite what you had in mind to start with. A good way to show the journey that the process can be. And a lovely photograph.

The Discovery of Beauty
by Paul

Comment by ajschel:
Nice contrast and great sharpness

The Discovery of Beauty
by Paul

Comment by arisafari:
Intricate Design! Job well done.

Barb
by Paul

Comment by hanneke2000:
Less is more, this is beautiful in its simplicity.

Barb
by Paul

Comment by Starbanana:
Love the simplicity and the gradient in the background

Dead Wood & Water
by Paul

Comment by Paul:
Kari Ann - many thanks for you critique here and you have picked up on the main thing that is lacking in this shot - the DOF in relation to the composition. I did do a slightly better version that at least was better composed for f/4:



But I had cloned out a power pylon and hadn't received the nod from SC before my submission deadline. I wouldv'e sought clarification before then but only became nervous because of a forum thread I had read - I should've stuck to my guns and stayed with my original.

However, the DOF problem remains in both versions. Getting access to this tree when it is wet is a bit of a challenge - both shots are done with me out of the sunroof of my 4X4 which is sat in a flooded area of the adjacent road; I'd have to trespass to get a better vantage point (the fence and adjacent farm building are out of shot). I wish it had been foggy AND wet on that day, I'd have then been sorted! - see one from a foggy day below:



Again, many thanks for your critique

Paul