Sequel to Gnarly Tree

[Photostudent]

Yesterday's picture drew feedback that I should highlight the texture of the tree trunk. I was not able to save yesterday's picture, but I think this picture does does a decent job highlighting the texture on the trunk. What could I have done differently in terms of composition to make it better? I adjusted the brightness and contrast using Picknik.



EXIF data
Camera: Canon PowerShot SD850 IS
Exposure: 0.013 sec (1/80)
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 5.8 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

Original before brightness and contrast adjustment
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/...becc1d0978.jpg

[digirebelva]

Gotten less of the sky...its blown out..giving you a large white area that keeps drawing the eye..Try an HDR to get both...use a tripod

[Photostudent]

Thanks - Will try my hand at some post processing to darken up that sky.

[Technical Tim]

try blurring the upper section of the tree and maybe a B&W conversion