Birch and red shrubs

Image Critiques Weekly Challenge
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Birch and red shrubs
Birch and red shrubs2667×3556 2.18 MB

I saw this as the light was fading, and so took it handheld. I wish I had take a minute to put up the tripod as I think it would benefit from some crispness. I took a couple of shots, one with the sky showing, one with a different arrangements of shrubs. But this one seemed to have the most punch.

Specific Feedback Requested

I like the contrast. I can’t decide if it lacks strong lines in the background, or if that swirling effect is ok. But I think if I can’t decide there is something not quite right in the lines. A like the subject though, and may return to play with this…thanks for looking, appreciate any feedback.

Technical Details

Is this a composite: No
ISO 800; f14; 1/12 sec; 84mm aps-c. Handheld :frowning:

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Charles, the red “background” sets off the trunk of this young birch tree beautifully. Even the largest view is acceptably sharp.

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Love the contrast and the textures, Charles. Just a thought, when I zoomed in on the larger version, I liked the effect of a smaller scene. At least for me, I could see the contrast and textures much better. Maybe some version of a crop would work?