Simple, yet very appealing composition. I must also say, for once a big border like this doesn't take aways from the shot. The whole thing just fits. Great work.
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A very charming image with rich beautiful tones. The framing a bit distracting, the white creates a minor distraction. I wonder how gray would fair. Anyway, I am not judging the frame but your fine image. Bumping up.
hmm.. looks maybe foggy or something - i really like the angle and exposure you've chosen - i think the silhouette serves this picture well. the sky does seem a bit dull, but not sure how to correct that (i'm guessing it was overcast? not sure)
I think the borders over dominates this photo. I was torn by the 'misty' effect within this photo. Part of me liked it, while the other part of me thought it ruined the shot. I also think you could have done more justice cropped in on the actual broken limb. I think the background is also quite distracting. 5
What well composed image! I love the misty background compared to the dark silhouette of the trunk...and how the background trees become the focus of the piece only because of the framing effect. Best of the lot..well done
Such a simple subject but such a strong portayal. I love it how the dark broken tree is so dark vs the bright sky (with tone preserved instead of blown out = good). The frame you made also works well with that. Good use of background elements to give the viewer a feeling about what he is looking at and in what settings.
Nice border, fantastic background and great conversion to B&W. The subject is good and well spotted, brilliant composition. Bumping this up once again.