Working From Photos

What to keep and what to leave behind.

That is the question!

I take lots of photos 

often with little idea in mind 

as to what might transpire.

 I look for interesting contrasts in light and shade, 

or colour, or textures.

Here, there is more detail than I can comfortably use

so I begin with identifying what appeals to me.

Those dark shadows in the dense undergrowth 

created an interesting movement across the picture plane 

The strong verticals from the tree trunks act as a balance.

The colour contrasts of oranges and vivid greens was also appealing.

I simplified and brightened the foliage.

So not an exact rendition but one I hope has a lively personality!