wood

Noticing the macro theme of wood, I set out with enthusiasm at lunch time, looking for anything in wood to catch my eye. It wasn't long before I stumbled across this tree stump and got enthusing about the colours and textures.

Some of man's most beautifully crafted objects are in wood, each piece unique and carrying with it years of history. This stump has had no careful crafting but the more I pondered upon it, the more I marvelled at what I saw and at the variety of compositions that presented themselves.

This one, I have picked as it required no editing. Apart from planned crop to square, SOOC.

I'm curious as to whether I should have aimed for more in focus? I cant decide for myself.

[Sarah]

Great macro shot. You're right, this stump is rich in texture and character!

[Maria Pachon]

Nice texture and detail. Great

[Shy Abel]

Great find, love the texture and lines

[Gayle]

How fortunate to stumble across such an interesting stump...you have captured the textures and details beautifully! Terrific image! :-)

[Maggiemae]

You had a very tight focus here but I think it works as the intricate details of the timber are obvious and are repeated!

[Karen Mitchell]

Nice to find layers and folds in the wood.

[Ethel]

l like what you've done here. fav

[Lockarec]

I love this; the differences nicely accentuate one another, and that one little tool artifact adds such great character.

[Justabetina]

There's a great many things to hold the interest in this shot, very subtly. I think the focus is just fine.

[Kas]

I like how you've highlighted the differing textures in this image.

[LTaylor]

focus works fine

[Ann Williams]

It's not until you look at rough wood like this that you see all the colours, textures and beauty. Well shot Helen.

[Jerome]

very nice detail and dof!

[Helen Jane]

@sarahdphoto thank you Sarah. Your comment much appreciated. It is a beautiful macro topic you have chosen.

[Helen Jane]

@shylaine3304 thank you Erika.

[Helen Jane]

@gaylewood Thank you Gayle. I happened upon the same stump yesterday and wondered how I had found so much of interest in it! I think photography is helped along enormously by a bit of good light and imagination.

[Helen Jane]

@maggiemae thank you for those observations - it is good to get the feedback.

[Helen Jane]

@kandkids Thank you. Several interesting features on one small stump.

[Helen Jane]

@ethelperry thanks Ethel. I appreciate your comment.

[Helen Jane]

@evalieutionspics Yes, I didn't notice the tool marking until viewing the images later and it fascinated me.

[Helen Jane]

@justabetina Thank you for your feedback. It is good to have.

[Helen Jane]

@wag864 thank you Kas.

[Helen Jane]

@365projectltaylor good to know.

[Helen Jane]

@flowerfairyann you are so right. I really had to stop and look before deciding there was interest in what I saw. Most of the time, I would have walked straight by this small humble unobtrusive stump.

[Helen Jane]

@jerome thank you Jerome. I much appreciate your comment as always.