# Hemeishperes (+revised) **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** landscape, abstract, black-and-white, plant-life, intimate, macro-close-up\ **Created:** [September 8, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215 "2026-09-08T18:17:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Todd\_Higgins](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/todd_higgins/32/34926_2.png) [@Todd\_Higgins](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Todd_Higgins)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/1 "2026-09-08T18:17:12Z")
## Revised Version ### Revision 1 (latest) ![Revision 1 - Hemishperes-2.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/c/5/c597b4effee0b1e24a0d5bb346b45761457dd92d.jpeg) **What changed:** Thank you all for the feedback. As always, it was helpful. I ended up lifting the black, and it reveals more of the texture that initially drew me to the scene. I also darkened the LLC, and I think it helps the subject stand out as a whole. Thank you again for the helpful advice. _Added after receiving feedback from the community._ * * * ## Original Version ![Original - Hemishperes.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/3/139e4838167d62b8dfb13b921b345c20e148a1ef.jpeg) **Critique Style:** Standard The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below. **Feedback Focus:** Artistic + Technical ### About This Image This is a small section of the root system of an upturned tree. The rough wood, along with the smooth, worn portions, caught my attention. The texture and the fact that there are two distinct sections reminded me of a creature from a Guillermo del Toro movie. ### Feedback Requested Does the Black and white help with the “creature” feel of this image? Are the blacks too black? ### Technical Details Camera: Canon EOS R5 Lens: RF24-105mm F4 L IS USM Focal length: 70mm Shutter speed: 1/3s Aperture: f/11 ISO: 100 ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/2 "2026-09-08T21:29:24Z")
I’m afraid the movie reference went over my head, Todd. Not my genre at all (I looked him up). While I don’t particularly get a creature feel from this, I am a natural wood junkie and I really love the curves and textures in this image. Your processing with the deep blacks really brought out the texture in wood and it doesn’t feel overdone to me. A great find and well photographed and processed. ---
**Author:** ![Huw\_Thomas](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/huw_thomas/32/87850_2.png) [@Huw\_Thomas](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Huw_Thomas)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/3 "2026-09-08T21:52:50Z")
Hi Todd I think mono works really well for these textures . My preference would be to have some texture detail in the deepest blacks. they are a bit blocky at the moment IMHO. Well seen image Hellboy ---
**Author:** ![joaoquintela](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/joaoquintela/32/20552_2.png) [@joaoquintela](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/joaoquintela)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2026, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/4 "2026-09-08T22:07:06Z")
You mean the Faun from “Pan’s Labyrinth”? I like the image as a whole—but I wouldn’t go with the movie reference—the idea of old wood and a root system seems interesting on its own. I like the black-and-white look, and I think it’s a good study of light and form. ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/5 "2026-09-11T15:22:17Z")
Todd: I love all the textures and curves and think the luminosity is fine. My only tiny \<1¢ nit is the LLC with those tiny slightly bright spots on the edge. The subdued textures in the other corners are complementary and not a distraction. Nice find and presentation. \> =))\> ---
**Author:** ![John\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/john_williams/32/28797_2.png) [@John\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/John_Williams)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/6 "2026-09-13T15:33:44Z")
> [@Todd\_Higgins](#): > > Does the [Black and white](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/npn-acronyms-and-terms/12151#black-and-white) help with the “creature” feel of this image? Are the blacks too black? I’d say yes to both. This does have a “creature” feel; I can see what drew you in. I too would open the blacks just slightly. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/system/32/86481_2.png) [@system](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/hemeishperes-revised/52215/7 "2026-09-19T16:34:20Z")
The original poster added a [revised version](#post_1) of their image.