Branching Out!
by cmstys

Comment:
Well spotted! A great shot. What a strong composition and lovely rhythm with the insects. I wondered at first have they stole the show entirely? Has the branch been simply reduced to a stage prop rather than the principal actor?

Special Branch?
by mede61

Comment:
The composition just seems higgeldy-piggeldy. I don't get the reference to the branch being 'special' either I'm afraid.

Plentiful
by chele

Comment:
The crop on the apple on the left is a little awkward. ,And I like the idea, although the light on the apples seems too harsh with the flash. Catching it with sunlight at the right time would make it warmer, and more appetising.

Reflection
by tkjaer

Comment:
Simple, elegant, beautiful line and artful splash of colour to focus the attention.

Before Playstation
by wasp

Comment:
It would be ironic if the logo on that shirt was from a playstation game. The composition would be vastly improved if the two boys were fully in shot and the interaction between them and the branches was the entire subject. Some canopy in the top of the frame (think rule of thirds) would work, but there's far too much at the moment.

Trees & Streams
by docurrie

Comment:
The focus has moved from the branch (which needs a more careful focal range) to the water falling (which would still be obvious without sharp focus, especially the way you have captured the light so well)

Pony Express Branch of the Modern Day Post Office
by bobgaither

Comment:
A charming picture, with a wealth of details in the back to inform the viewer about the era depicted. I like the determined expression on the face too. Not sure i'm too keen on the legs cropped away though, since it loses the possiblilty to capture more details that add to the haste of the despatch rider..

Tired and Weary?
by marklovell

Comment:
Hehe, lovely expression, and nice composition and depth of field to pick it out. Even the lighting seems oppressive.

Dreamy
by ziggy_faw

Comment:
Cherries aren't all that dreamy though!?! According to the girls that's Orlando Bloom or Pharrell. ;)

Just looks like it's done by accident as opposed to design I'm afraid.

Tree Hammock
by Barrette

Comment:
I like this a lot. I wonder if it would have been even stronger if it were a portrait instead?