This was an interesting photo in color. But after a conversion to black & white, simulating a "red" filter, it became dreamy and magical.
[i]If you're wondering about the name, I was listening to Opeth during post-processing (The Drapery Falls is one of their songs). It was the inspiration for what came to be.
Photoshop edits:
-Conversion to B&W, altering levels in channels to simulate the use of a "red" lens filter
-USM
-Levels adjustment mask
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Composition: Nice lead in with the tree on the left however the lower 1/3 of the photo seems rather cluttered due to lack of contrast. Also, the crop at the top is a bit tight. 5
Exposure: The intent may have been to generate a gloomy mood however the image feels a little under exposed and lacks contrast. No true white or black. 5
Impact: Some impact is generated by the choice of subject though more could be achieved if there was more overall contrast. 5
What makes this work for me is the moodiness of the tones - very well done. I would prefer a looser crop but I believe there is probably too much distracting background for that to work. Would love to find something like this out in the open! 8 good luck in the challenge!
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