Enchanted Oaks

When we happened upon this amazing tree while on an evening walk, I had a very specific image in my head when shooting. This is so not it.

I literally had to force myself to post this one when I couldn't seem to create the final I'd imagined. Instead, I took the opportunity to try an entirely different style of editing than what I'm accustomed to or prefer. I sometimes have to remind myself that 365 is for me a place for trying new things and being okay when it fails, or at least doesn't turn out how I'd hoped. ...But sometimes that's hard!

Here's the b/w version:
http://365project.org/aikiuser/more/2011-07-02

[Kerry Bergman]

So very cool. What a great tree to find. Love the processing!

[stephanie dp]

This is so interesting to look at, so many components and tones. Quite pleasing, even if it wasn't your original plan. I'm glad you forced yourself. :)

[Amy Spada]

Although the B&W version is interesting, I prefer this one... It looks like a kid's storybook illustration. I like it.

[Lacy Kent]

I LOVE this. I knew you'd make it look super Kung Fu Masta rad!

[Rick Schies]

The processing is quite cool. I like them both. Not sure which one I'd say I like best, though the B/W version is really cool too.

[Rudi Teruel]

very nicely framed, jenn..... and the processing makes them look much more interesting.....

[Annie Charalambous]

Oh, this is neat!

[lorihiro]

Love your tweaking on this! Stepping out of your comfort zone is scary, but trying new things is part of the journey...you did well!

[joey d.Muli]

cool !!

[aikimomm (phoebe)]

I am totally enchanted by this, and the black and white version as well.

[Reba]

LOvely treatment of a gorgeous old tree. Faved.

[Mimi Ditchie]

Stunning details and treatment here, Jenn. (fav)

[Kerri]

I like this too

[Brandie]

Love the processing!

[jerry plume]

Love this!

[Diane]

I really like both the B&W and color. When I saw the thumbnails, I didn't appreciate how much detail and depth there is.

[Dean Barnes]

Great shot Jenn even if not exactly what you were looking for.

I love your tags! :)

[aikiuser (jenn)]

@nodecaff heh heh ;-)

[Penny Milner]

I;m liking this very much! What an amazing tree!

[Elise DeCola]

I think this is very cool!! But I definitely know what you mean about having something very specific in mind, and not getting that end result. I feel your pain!

[Ginger Sanders]

I sometimes too,fall down the rabbit hole. I like it a lot though!

[Dee L.]

Very neat processing. Makes me think of Harry Potter.

[FaerieMoon]

Sometimes photos end up excellent even if they don't match what's in our head. I like this--it's very surreal looking!

[Amy Brown]

i love this Jenn. Enchanting it is!

[Karen Hurd (hwy61)]

You sound like me with the editing...get a little OCD /over the top sometimes trying to do what your mind thought it was going to turn out like...aha...I understand...and I like the color version best here.

[Deb Mayne]

Woooaaahhhh.

[Alecio]

Oh, this is so awesome, what a composition, i am taking you guys to one place and I am sure you go crazyyyyyyyyyyy there!

[Allison Williams]

Sometimes the B&W isn't quite as B&W as I want for dramatic effect. I agree with @hwy61. I think the subtleties of the color work best here.

[☮Lee Gordon☮]

awesome processing and a great shot, could has sworn I was following you but obviously I wasn't, this has now been rectified