Stump

[hminx]

Hi everyone
After brief tutorial post first B&W attempt

[readingr]

I like what you have but feel that the composition needs more room at the top, right, and possibly the bottom of the picture.

I like the tonality but it could do with a bit more contrast and the grain you captured in the wood. The branch is a little blown out and could do with a bit of toning down but I do like the contrast with the main object in the picture.

Just my thoughts and a warning that I am using an uncalibrated laptop.

Roger R.

[MB1]

I agree that the stump feels "squeezed" into the frame.

Normally I am all for a tight crop but this feels too tight.

[shootme]

Hminx, this is really a great shot well done. I see these sorts of shots in my head when walking around a forest but can never really anchor the right angle, you've done it beautifully here, I'd agree though a bit more space for the stump would have made it a real winner. You selected a good B&W subject. S