huzzah for coming up with an entirely different image that meets the challenge. Nice composition, compelling visual study of the external vs. the internal.
Very Gothic. Did not really like this picture as a thumbnail and it nearly did not get my vote was only when I had voted for all my favourites (ones that caught my eye first as thumbnails) and need others to vote on that I really looked at "Intruder" I almost missed a gem.
Looks awfully like a vine not a tree. However having said that this is certainly one of the more interesting takes on the tree theme. Very pretty too! 8
I think this is outside the box, but not Too much that I would consider it self indulgent. Lovely Post, I have a soft spot for dirty grungy looking subjects. Good Luck! 8
Phenomenal. Love the color, the depth, the texture. My only wish was that it was night outside - I think that would've added a little more to the fantasy element of this photograph and also helped to secure the viewer's focus completely on the tree. I don't like seeing some of the distracting elements outside of the window. That being said, good use of dodging and burning - that definitely seems to be the style of choice these days (though I like it). As it stands, this is my favorite entry in the competition.