# Psychedelic Roots Again

**URL:** <https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907>\
**Category:** Image Critiques\
**Tags:** abstract\
**Created:** [August 27, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907 "2024-08-27T00:38:03Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 12:38am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907/1 "2024-08-27T00:38:03Z")

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![IMG_5561 copy.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/8/9/895b4610fe3bc8fbc1f98dc8daabf7ea86c219aa.jpeg)

> **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_
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> The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

### 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.

### Specific Feedback

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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**Author:** ![Alfredo\_Mora](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/alfredo_mora/32/42826_2.png) [@Alfredo\_Mora](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Alfredo_Mora)\
**Post date:** [August 27, 2024, 2:17am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907/2 "2024-08-27T02:17:06Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907/3 "2024-08-28T19:56:54Z")

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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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**Author:** ![Bonnie\_Lampley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bonnie_lampley/32/4825_2.png) [@Bonnie\_Lampley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bonnie_Lampley)\
**Post date:** [August 28, 2024, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots-again/42907/4 "2024-08-28T20:44:41Z")

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Thanks, @Alfredo_Mora and @Diane_Miller!