End of Summer...

But powerful.

"Simple, but powerful" rates a 4 in asthetics?? I'm just curious what made you comment like that and then rate with an 'average/fair' rating in asthetics, Drew. I don't care that you rated/commented as you did, just wondering how people come to rate images, since there is such a broad range of raters on here.

Mmm. Strange isn't it? (the rating thing not the picture!)

Taking plain leaves and making them golden...comments?

And it holds the interest. My eyes just want to keep soaking it up. Interesting lighting and background. Were they manipulated too? On the rating thing...if you ever find the answer, please let me know.

John, the original had a green background and green leaves. I use a couple of filters in PS to get this effect. It kind of changes leaves into "gold" and the texture seems to work, too. Everything is manipulated, background and leaves. Thanks for commenting.