Wow. Whatever you did in post processing or in camera is definitly worth the effort. Hope you will enumerate the steps after the challenge. Faith could be complex. The background trees are certainly complex.
Excellent lighting/adjustment to hide the cross in the trees and isolate the figure, adding a layer of complexity the composition, in addition to the subject.
This may not have been your best choice for this comment. It opens up a can of worms. Namely, is faith complex? Is the way to salvation complex? Some will argue that faith is not complex at all and that the way to the lord is simple. However, I see complexity in the philosophical discussion. More so on the metaphysical nut I doubt other voters will take time to reflect. Bumping up yo 7 because you did a wonderful job here.
The cross is too dark, almost disappearing into the background. If this is the look you were going for, good job. Personally, the figure looks detached and strange. It did, however, make me look at it longer than most other photos.
Wow. The photo has an almost eeyrie mood to it. I love the emotions this photo sparks! The background is just a tad distracting, although you did a great job.
Good for you- someone needs to think outside the box & do something controversial- I know I've gotten in trouble for that before- this i s very emotive- l ove the backlitness of it- be-utiful- 10