This is a shot of a lonely park bench that is far from the main area of the park. It is shaded by a tree for the most part and is also carved into heavily by all sorts of lovebirds. (Which just means I have reason to go back and shoot it again.)
The fungal growth is really quite interesting up close. I figured that it is something different then a bug or a flower. Especially with the rusted bolt.
The only editing peformed was a slight brightness (-15) and a slight contrast (+25) adjustment then a crop and save for web.
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A very interesting subject, but the rusty bolt seems to me to be the main subject and thus should be sharp. Also, perhaps a little more breathing room (less crop) on the left near the nail/bolt would have balanced this better.
Good potential. Great colors. Needs more dof or, imo, the focus should be on the rusted bolt. If you shoot parallel to the object you will get more perceived dof because everything will be on the same focal plane.
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