Emerald Ripples

Any critiques are appreciated.

Very nice - here is a change for your consideration _ I never claim that mine is better.

Very pretty shot, congrats. I do like the brilliant green just a tad better but great pic.

Thank you for the comments. :) I like both versions. I did a more brilliant version of this as well, but I chose not to publish it because right now I am in a more subtle phase. I like the gentle undertones of green because they complement the single torn leaf without competing with it. That being said, I also love having the swirls of color and texture in the water be bright and rich. It just depends on the end goal really. That's one thing that I really love about photography, the ability to continually change and update the work as it suits me.

Katherine, I think like the original version because there is more contrast between the brightness and sharpness of the leaf and the water. It is refreshing to see a leaf photo in only shades of green after so many autumn tones. Regards, Adrienne