# Psychedelic Roots **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** weekly-challenge\ **Created:** [June 9, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583 "2022-06-09T16:33:26Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 18\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [June 9, 2022, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/1 "2022-06-09T16:33:26Z")
![Psychedelic Roots](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/5/05f12842def560c78c0b163a9993b8e14dcc6c6b.jpeg) Continuing my exploration of submerged roots, here’s another. It’s like opening little holiday presents when you download the files and see what the camera saw. You don’t know what you’re going to get, and each one is different. ### Specific Feedback Requested The colors really were there, but did become brighter/more saturated with processing and I dialed them back some as I went. Still, the color is pretty wild. I like it, but would be interested in others reactions. ### Technical Details a7r3, 105mm, f/5.6, 1/500s, ISO 1250, hand held. ---
**Author:** ![Norma\_Tareila-Matley](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/norma_tareila-matley/32/398_2.png) [@Norma\_Tareila-Matley](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Norma_Tareila-Matley)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/2 "2022-06-09T18:55:36Z")
Bonnie this is really interesting. It made me stop and look and try to figure it out but I can’t. The colors are great too. Wonderful abstract image. ---
**Author:** ![Christine\_Franzen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/christine_franzen/32/19423_2.png) [@Christine\_Franzen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Christine_Franzen)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/3 "2022-06-09T18:59:12Z")
Hi Bonnie, I really love the colors and patterns in this one! The brighter blue part in the top left corner distracts me just a little bit. It’s beautiful as is, but I played around with it over my lunch and instead of darkening, I just shifted the color slightly to the blue green and also the yellow. I also just left the color alone and darkened the blue edge slightly. It was amazing how much a slight adjustment could change the feel of this image. I think you must have had fun editing this shot. 🙂 For some reason I want to see this printed out huge, or maybe a version on metallic paper. Very cool! ---
**Author:** ![David\_Bostock](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_bostock/32/34921_2.png) [@David\_Bostock](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Bostock)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/4 "2022-06-09T19:23:40Z")
Terrific image, Bonnie. I too would love to see this printed large. Well done. ---
**Author:** ![linda\_mellor](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/linda_mellor/32/15806_2.png) [@linda\_mellor](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/linda_mellor)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/5 "2022-06-09T20:08:37Z")
Wonderfully fun capture, Bonnie. Feels a bit like a watercolor. Just curious, did you use a polarizer? Nicely seen. ---
**Author:** ![Sarah\_Marino](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/sarah_marino/32/55494_2.png) [@Sarah\_Marino](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Sarah_Marino)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2022, 9:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/6 "2022-06-09T21:17:33Z")
This is such an intriguing photo, Bonnie. At first glance, it seems to be water but then what else is going on? I still am not quite sure which makes it wonderful. With regard to your question about the colors, I think they look good as is. They are vibrant but with an abstract photo like this, I do not think you need to reign them in. In fact, I like the stronger colors because I think they add to the mystery of the scene. Well done! ---
**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:** [June 10, 2022, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/7 "2022-06-10T17:32:45Z")
This is amazing and wonderful!! No need to even think about what it is – it’s a perfect abstraction and I can get lost in it for a long time! I don’t feel any need to change the colors or tonalities but there is probably a huge range of possibilities to play with. ---
**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:** [June 10, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/8 "2022-06-10T18:57:40Z")
Thank you, @Norma_Tareila-Matley, @Christine_Franzen, @David_Bostock, @Diane_Miller, @linda_mellor, and @Sarah_Marino for your appreciation. > [@Christine\_Franzen](#): > > The brighter blue part in the top left corner distracts me just a little bit. I can see why it would. I think it’s not so much the brightness, but the higher contrast between the green and blue, unlike the rest of the frame that doesn’t have such stark contrast changes. It didn’t bother me, but I shall fiddle with that corner to see what changes may do. > [@David\_Bostock](#): > > I too would love to see this printed large. I actually have printed this (at 10 x 13) and it’s hanging in a member’s show at the local art league. Compared to some of the other pieces it looks rather small, though. Printing big feels like more trouble to me (matting, framing, etc.). I need to explore other printing options that don’t involve framing. > [@Sarah\_Marino](#): > > With regard to your question about the colors, I think they look good as is. They are vibrant but with an abstract photo like this, I do not think you need to reign them in. In fact, I like the stronger colors because I think they add to the mystery of the scene. I’m glad you and the others don’t find the colors too over-the-top. 🙂 ---
**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:** [June 10, 2022, 7:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/9 "2022-06-10T19:27:59Z")
I used to print big (I LOVED some of the papers) but matting and framing was a lot of work and shows (especially sales) dried up years ago. There are some good places doing canvas prints, which are a good alternative. Bay Photo has been very good in my experience. A friend has been using Easy Canvas Prints for a long time and I’ve tried them a few times with surprisingly good results for the price. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2022, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/10 "2022-06-10T20:49:47Z")
Bonnie, this is an outstanding “water abstract”. The ripples and reflections add some great textures while the roots hold everything in the frame together. I highly recommend metal prints, especially with bright colors like these. They come ready to hang, so the extra expense in printing actually results in savings since mounting, matting and framing goes away. The only caveat is that you need to use standard sizes to avoid unprinted areas on two of the sides. ---
**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:** [June 10, 2022, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/11 "2022-06-10T21:36:30Z")
Thanks, @Mark_Seaver. I’ve thought about metal prints, but haven’t ever tried them. Those acrylic ones might be good, too, but I’ve heard they’re quite expensive (and I’m not looking to sell anything). ---
**Author:** ![Kerry\_Gordon](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kerry_gordon/32/5610_2.png) [@Kerry\_Gordon](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kerry_Gordon)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2022, 1:35am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/12 "2022-06-11T01:35:00Z")
What else can I add except it is absolutely gorgeous. The colours, textures, lines all add up to a truly dazzling abstract. ---
**Author:** ![LauraEmerson](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lauraemerson/32/42941_2.png) [@LauraEmerson](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/LauraEmerson)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/13 "2022-07-18T18:17:44Z")
Wow the colours are so luminous and the distorted shapes are evocative without being too obvious or too distorted. A perfect, very painterly balance! As others have suggested it would make a fabulous print. If going very large, it may be a good idea to clone out some of the bubbles in the LRC and in other places, so as make it purely painterly but, of course, this is entirely a matter of vision and taste. A gorgeous image! ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/14 "2022-07-18T20:24:25Z")
Bonnie, What a gorgeous image. I love it! It really stands out and draws me in. It has a tactile quality to it that makes me want to reach out and touch. I wonder what it would look like printed on glass. The only thing I find a little distracting is the bright spot on the bottom left corner and the green space above it. Because it’s such a bright spot I find my eyes are drawn to it but, because it doesn’t have as much detail as the rest of the image I find it’s not as rewarding. I’ve attached a version with the darkened areas. It’s a subtle thing and subjective, but either way I think it’s a great image. ![Whiskeytown_052122_3708-sharpened](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/b/6b2057182329c803e5b4464213d81f42bf5b17c5.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![AndreDonawa](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/andredonawa/32/44452_2.png) [@AndreDonawa](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/AndreDonawa)\ **Post date:** [July 18, 2022, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/15 "2022-07-18T20:53:09Z")
P.S. I forgot to reduce the increased saturation from my darkened edit. ---
**Author:** ![Cameron\_Wilcox](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/cameron_wilcox/32/43975_2.png) [@Cameron\_Wilcox](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Cameron_Wilcox)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/16 "2022-07-19T13:06:52Z")
This is such a beautiful shot Bonnie. I found it from the abstract intro article. Reminds me of stained glass. ---
**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:** [July 19, 2022, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/17 "2022-07-19T16:45:56Z")
Thank you, @LauraEmerson, @AndreDonawa, and @Cameron_Wilcox for your appreciation. ---
**Author:** ![Lon\_Overacker](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/lon_overacker/32/10929_2.png) [@Lon\_Overacker](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Lon_Overacker)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2022, 4:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/psychedelic-roots/28583/18 "2022-07-19T16:48:53Z")
Holy smokes, how did I miss this one! guess it was an off week checking the Weekly challenge category… Dang. So happy to have seen this now. Phenomenal image Bonnie. You continue to amaze. Lon