Twisted Sister

[Titus213]

During our recent trip to Lilac House I ran across this wisteria. It has been Photoshopped. I am starting to enjoy playing with Photoshop almost as much as shooting pictures. I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. Always looking to improve...

Data:Kit lens, ISO 200, Av f5.6, Tv 1/50, 51mm

[Kerbouchard]

What would it look like in B&W? It is an interesting subject, but something isn't quite right. Perhaps there is not enough contrast between the subject and the background? Or there is too much green (subject and border)?

I like it, but the tree needs to stand out more.

$0.02

[sixshot]

Boarder colour needs changing. This is a cool shot and would also like to see it in b+w.

[Titus213]

Thanks for the suggestions. The more I look at this the more I see what you mean. I've tried B&W and didn't like it at all. Here is a compromise that I like better than the original.

[Titus213]

Boarder colour needs changing. This is a cool shot and would also like to see it in b+w.

You are correct about the border. The more I looked at the original the worse it looked. I finally changed the original. Just couldn't stand it any longer.

Thanks.

[Kerbouchard]

It finally hit me -- there is more contrast in the background than there is in the rest of the image, which is why my eyes can't rest on the subject. Can you PS that a bit?

[Titus213]

I can try. I do find the second post much more interesting though...

[LadyHawk]

I like the original, color photo, especially because of the contrast between the neutral background and green stems. The background looks like frosted glass. Very nice!

[Titus213]

It finally hit me -- there is more contrast in the background than there is in the rest of the image, which is why my eyes can't rest on the subject. Can you PS that a bit?

I am finding this harder than I thought. I may have to start over with the origianl...:cry:

[jfrancho]

They are both nice, but I like the first since there is more separation of the subject and background. In both there is a nice use of DOF control, but the lack of color difference in the second makes the subject a little less conspicuous. Pics like this should be required viewing for newbies that think you can't take a decent pic with the kit lens. I'm not sure you recreate this shot with any other lens. Nice job.

[marie]

I love the first shot . the background is lovely
and the twisted wood is beautiful to see
great capture

[Titus213]

Thanks for all the comments. They are appreciated. After reading the suggestion for B&W I though that might really work here. I see the problems with it now...color works.