Life will go on...

[nrt]

This nettle was pretty much the only thing growing on the overflow of a local reservoir. I have pained out a few bits of grass, so as to complete the scene of individual defiance.

As Originally Posted

Nettle002 by nigeltown1, on Flick

Updated with another shot that had a little bit more foreground and neutral colour balanced

Nettle003neutral by nigeltown1, on Flickr

As that frame came off the camera (jpg from the original RAW file)

DSC00004original by nigeltown1, on Flickr

[Stevewebb]

Nice Nigel.

I think I would be inclined to cool the overall white balance down a bit and maybe zap those other small bits of green that are peeking through in a couple of places.

Being really picky, I probably would have preferred the nettle a bit more on the intersect of the bottom left third.

Nevertheless, its a good image.

[nrt]

Hi,

I had a play and re-composed the shot - I don't like being too pedantic about the rule of thirds, but agree the image did need a better balance.

As to the colour balance, the image was shot with the sun very low in the sky, close to sunset, but I have toned it down a bit, and stripped out all the last traces of other life...

Thanks - it does look better.

[Stevewebb]

I think it is better. If possible, can you leave the original image posted so others can chip in too if needed?

Nice one.