Psychedelic Roots Again

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Description

It’s that time of year when the new, red alder roots are showing at the edge of the creek. There aren’t so many this year, but I managed to find a few small areas with decent access to see them.

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Do the blobs of more purple-y color at the bottom bother you?

Technical Details

Two iPhone 14 photos composited in PS. Basic dodging/burning to even out exposure a bit, targeted color adjustment (to make the purple blob more blue), and a slight curve for contrast. I used the phone because these were right under vegetation and up against rocks, and the phone gave better access.

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Bonnie, great use of the smartphone in what sounds like a tricky area to photograph. Awesome final image! The roots look like tentacles from a giant squid. I wouldn’t want to be in that water!

The purplish blobs don’t bother me. I hadn’t really noticed that area until I read your description. If you were inclined, you could try a slight crop in. That would also avoid that bright section of the root up top just left of center. Overall, nice work Bonnie!

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Very cool!! I wouldn’t have guessed it is a composite, although it is artistically puzzling and intriguing. (I’ve never seen roots like those.) The purple is fine and gives it a base. I love it!!

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Thanks, @Alfredo_Mora and @Diane_Miller!