Explosion

Uploaded: September 27, 2023 13:00:15 | Entered: September 27, 2023 13:00:15

Description

'Paperbark Maple' close-up. This tree is native to Central China. Photographed at the Arnolds Arboretum (Boston, MA). The colors are natural, just slightly enhanced. No textures added. And I softened some details to make it look more like an abstract. PS CC, Topaz.

Exif: Camera: Canon Canon EOS 7D; Shutter Speed: 1/1000; Aperture: f/8.0; ISO: 1600; Orientation: 1; Date: 2023:09:27 15:34:56

Comments

Susan T. Evans level-classic September 27, 2023

This is an awesome abstract Natasha!! Love the color - what a unique tree! Outstanding work! I hope we see this again! Love it! #1806465

Terry Korpela level-deluxe September 27, 2023

Nicely Done Natasha! #12054440

Elias A. Tyligadas level-deluxe September 28, 2023

Outstanding and Creative abstract photo and treatment, Natasha!! Beautiful colors, shapes ,patterns and presentation! #12054459

Terry Cervi level-deluxe September 28, 2023

What a cool and beautiful closeup of this interesting tree bark, Natasha!! #12054533

Oscar J. Pung level-classic September 29, 2023

Splendid abstract photo, Natasha! Love the interesting patterns, textures and beautiful, warm colors. #12054589

Martha R. Mazon level-classic September 29, 2023

Great title for this fascinating abstract, Natasha! Mesmerizing! #12054595

Christine Greenspan level-deluxe October 17, 2023

Superb abstract, Natasha! Your work in post is perfect. #12056988

Oscar J. Pung level-classic March 19, 2024

Glad to see that this lovely image was picked for POTD, Natasha. Congratulations. #12076033

Leslie McLain level-classic March 19, 2024

Congrats on a beautiful POTD, Natasha. #12076047

Gerda Grice level-classic March 19, 2024

Excellent abstract image, Natasha! Congratulations on your POTD!! #12076054

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