Natural Defenses

I picked up this chestnut on my way home, as I walk under a huge row of chestnut trees on my way to/from work. I really like how almost prehistoric they look..... I made my wife help out by holding it the way I wanted when I took the shot

[Evan Year 2]

I love your B/W and color combo photo.

[Naomi]

I love this!!! Nice selective colouring too :)

[Melissa Pike]

Nice use of selective coloring! I always thought these things looked like some kind of alien pod.

[Stephanie Forster]

Great colouring.

[Hanna D]

i really like this! great thinking behind this shot and i agree with you, they do look interesting

[cheryl green]

This is really neat...I love the coloring...someday I'm going to learn how to do that! You are a good inspiration!

[Tracy Watkins]

I love this, awesome shot!!

[jennylee]

Lovely selective color...very cool!

[cglist]

Very neat shot!

[Vikdaddy]

Great pic Steve - I like selective colouring.

Thanks for your comments on my pic - yes, I think that technically it won't be better, but with more experience I'll be able to foresee the type of pic I'll get, choose better angles and scout places that will offer a good night shot.

That book is great. Whenever people ask me I always suggest that book. It's simply brilliant, and details a designers' or an artists' eye on how to take a good photo instead of just how to technically take competent photos.

[FaerieMoon]

This is awesome--love the selective colouring and focus on it.

[Joanne Medeiros]

Nice set up and composition for such an interesting find.

[Tiina Kaaria]

Yes, great coloring. And this would fit the theme too. Great curves.

[Lauren Dahlhauser]

so sharp!! gorgeous.

[Kelly f Fala]

this is so beautiful. great selective color, great detail and definition.

[Meghan Kozler]

The contrast in this picture is flawlessly achieved.

[Slava]

This is so cool!!! I love the selective coloring!

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

Lovely shot and use of selective colouring!

[Metatransitions]

Awesome shot!

[Louise & Ken]

You separated out the color saturation perfectly in excellent detail! You've got me curious to read your profile to see if you say where you live that you find these...

[Rebbecca Castillo]

fantastic shot! I love everything about your album :)

[Sydney B]

I've got to try selective coloring....