Blending with tree

Feedback please. I tried to make arms look like they are part of the fica tree. Does it work

I think she sticks out from the surroundings though :-) Not really blending in.

It's a nice shot but I can't really understand why you've cropped her face out. Is there any special reason for that?

/Rasmus

This is a nice image Paul. I like the contrast between the skin tone and tree, and realise how hard it is to capture this. The lack of facial identity doesn't bother me, because I like the small amount of arms that you have presented, but the smiling lips might detract some viewers from the 'flow' of the image. Great even lighting, and i'd love to see more of your nude work, because some of your landscape work is absolutely magnificent.

In answer to your question - to get her arms to blend in with the tree, then they need to be within the same tonal range and texture as the tree. I usually cover the model in mud to get that desired effect, or add a lot of digital noise to the model's skin tone.

Thank you for your flattering words. I must say I love this image. The composition, textures, and framing all fit to make a very interesting shot. Congratulations.

Thanks for taking the time to comment. Rasmus-I have been trying to capture the look of Blacklock and Thompson-two artist whose work I admire. I like their blending of the nude form with the surrounding enviroment. Geof you are right the smile takes away a little from that blend-It may work nice as a hint to her smile but takes away from that blend. BTW-I need to add you and Stephan to my admire list since you 2 have achieve what I am working toward. My nudes are really only a fraction of my work-I am more into landscape but I try to always keep my eye and option open.

Paul