Natural Decay 1

Gerry challenged me to do a diptych to show progression over time and I'm REALLY chuffed with the moderate success I've had with composition, editing and colour cloning to merge 2 photographs into one.
I don't know how you editors have the patience to do what you do, this attempt took about 2 hours !!!

Alternative shot of the two individual photos is here and if you have time you can have a quick peek.

Tagging also for pairs theme

[Hazel]

Well done - I admit I would rather be out taking more photos!!

[JackieR]

@gery13 whoop, whoop!! Is this more what you were thinking off??

@quietpurplehaze Yup, this editing lark is far too time consuming!!

[Hazel]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond

And I confess that I do not always prefer the results!

[JackieR]

@quietpurplehaze this is what I wanted-and it is obviously edited which I don't mind.
Seen forecast for Friday?????? Rain!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Still yet to see that house's garden in sunshine!!!!

[Rob Z]

You've done a great job on this Jackie - it sure must have been a challenge. The whole editing thing is great though - a never ending series of possibilities.

[Walks @ 7]

Some days, edits win and some days I just am to stubborn to admit defeat.

[JackieR]

@joysabin I don't know what I'm doing, read books but useless at putting into practice
@robz ;) thank uou

[Margo Sayer]

Whey hey! Congratulations...I'd be chuffed silly with this! Take a vigorous pat on the back.

[JackieR]

@gerry13 thought I'd tagged you in this sorry. What do you think???

[JackieR]

@s4sayer :) :) :)

[Gerasimos Georg.]

wow now that's great!
FAV

[JackieR]

@gerry13 thank you so much esp for fav!

[Jacquie]

This is ingenious, but two hours is a long time!

[JackieR]

@jqf I suppose with practice I'll get quicker