# Branching Out

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** landscape\
**Created:** [February 4, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703 "2021-02-04T15:08:00Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Ed\_McGuirk](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_mcguirk/32/30542_2.png) [@Ed\_McGuirk](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_McGuirk)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2021, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703/1 "2021-02-04T15:08:01Z")

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Autumn 2020 photo project - 10/18/20 taken in Lincoln, Massachusetts

This is another image from 10/18/20, by far my most productive day this autumn. This is a more closeup view from the same tree as my prior post, “Apparition”. This was taken as the thick ground fog was starting to thin out a bit, and you can see some blue in the sky. I enjoy using symmetry in my images, and I was attracted to the radiating branches in this tree for that reason.

### Specific Feedback Requested

Any critique or comments are welcome.

### Technical Details

Is this a composite: No  
Canon 5D MKIV, Canon 70-200mm f4 lens, at 106mm, ISO 100, 1/5 sec at f11

 ![Branching Out](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/c/dc91ac83d7b8ffb13687e9cdba6fefce69ce5626.jpeg)

Rework with more contrast and definition in the branches

 ![Branching Out Rework](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/2/e/2eff4743352dd70a2ef116e2a87e3a8ffccafbf6.jpeg)

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**Author:** ![Eugene\_Theron](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/eugene_theron/32/6620_2.png) [@Eugene\_Theron](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Eugene_Theron)\
**Post date:** [February 4, 2021, 7:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703/2 "2021-02-04T19:57:26Z")

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Ed - I think in the image ‘Apparition’ the fog/haze really added to the image. I gave that ethereal feel to it and also created some depth. While I dont mind the composition in this shot, I dont think the fog adds to it. With the subject such a big part of the frame the low contrast make it look washed out a bit.

I think that accentuating the oranges and also the blacks a bit could bring the image to life. Maybe add a little negative clarity to soften the increase in contrast a bit.

Hope that helps!  
Eugene

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**Author:** ![Harley\_Goldman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/harley_goldman/32/213_2.png) [@Harley\_Goldman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Harley_Goldman)\
**Post date:** [February 5, 2021, 11:13am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703/3 "2021-02-05T11:13:58Z")

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Ed, this one is really not working that well for me. It is hard to figure out why. It might be that, without the fog, the tree trunk/branches would provide more structure and hold the comp together nicely. But the fog obscures that structure. Not sure, but still contemplating it. My take, anyway. A most enjoyable overall series and quite the productive day!

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**Author:** ![Ed\_McGuirk](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_mcguirk/32/30542_2.png) [@Ed\_McGuirk](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_McGuirk)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2021, 12:09pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/branching-out/19703/4 "2021-02-06T12:09:04Z")

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@Eugene_Theron@Harley_Goldman thanks for the input guys, a independent sense of perspective is always important. I have posted a rework bask up top near the original, adding more contrast and definition, as suggested.