Taking Over

[jjeling]

This is some moss that covers the stones at the Erie Canal location I was shooting at. Not exactly man made, but abstract none the less. Wasnt sure where to post it, but it could use a critique or two.

[casil403]

I like the colour here,, the texture, the subtle shadows and the lines of the stick...about the only thing I would do is perhaps clean it up a little by removing some of the bits of fluff around it.
Neat stuff JJ.

[Marko]

I like the shape of the branch here and the overall composition. I agree with casil though on the cleanup...and it looks oversharpened to my eye.
Hope that helps - Marko

[Mad Aussie]

Funny ... I was thinking the opposite. Remove the stick and leave the leaves etc. I find the stick an ugly distraction that doesn't add anything to the shot.

The leaves are bit over-exposed though.

It would make a nice setup shot if you found a nice big leaf to lay on there.

[jjeling]

Ill do what I can. The lighting was a bit harsh at the time as you might tell by the shadows and the highlights. Ill go back on a overcast day for a different exposure. Should help with the saturation and highlight control. Thanks guys.

[Mad Aussie]

I liked the light JJ. It looked to be quite a low angle light and gave good texture to the moss. I also liked the shadows cast onto the moss. Looks mottled, like the light was through a tree canopy.