The Image: We live in the southern hemisphere and everything is flourishing and green at the moment. I took some leaves and tried to dry them but they stayed green, so I froze them in a tray of ice. I backlit the ice block and used a macro.
The Edit: changed the hue to get the right tones, some sharpening, levels, curves, contrast adjustment. The ice is in black and white with a mask.
Prediction: No high hopes...maybe a 5.5?
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I really enjoy the simplicity, with the figure and ground regularly reversing. Gives a dyamic sensation absent from most of the other entries. This serves both as an interesting semi-abstract image of fingers of ice converging on a glowing center and a detailed image of a warm colored leaf embedded in crystalized light. I had this at the top of the challenge. Appreciate hearing how much extra work went into the making.
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