Autumn tree in winter

As I was walking round Nelson Bay I noticed this tree which, although the middle of winter here, still has some of its autumn leaves remaining. I was going to delete the photo because it didn't work very well for me, but then I decided to play about with it in Photoshop and this is what I came up with.

Since joining 365 I have discovered that this type of photo is called ETSOOI!!! Never heard of that before. So this is my attempt at an ETSOOI photo. Hope it fits the brief.

[Paul "Snapchap" Everest]

How fabulous! This tree is definitely hanging on to some colour for grim death. A nice bit of work Babs.

[Gena Pegg]

Sooo glad you didn't delete it! I love it. The colors are beautiful and I love the silvery look of the branches!!!
I also love the new language we are learning here.. DOF, POV, ETSOOI, BOKEH, SOOC,...

[Gerry]

beautiful photo Babs great colours

[Deb]

Wow its beautiful. Glad you didnt delete it.

[Yao RL]

It gives me an impression of Japanese silk art. Very beautiful.

[Jo]

My apple tree seem to take ages before it lost it leaves, stubborn!! Lovely lighting from the sky - great find.

[Krista]

Great shot Babs! I love the processing and colours. Good on you for "resurrecting" it, instead of trashing it lol :)

[Elaine]

So glad you didn't delete this its great, I love the patterns and colours!
We still have autumn leaves too, autumn was much more prolific this year than last.

[Karen Dex]

Great shot. Love it.

[Laurie F]

very pretty

[Lee]

I like this for the tones of the sky and the little jewelled leaves reflecting the light.

[Scott]

Really looks like a painting... great colors!

[Humphrey Hippo]

Nice ETSOOI :)

[Derek Vickers]

Great processing Babs. A lovely composition.

[Babs]

@eyesmile Thanks Gena I'm glad I didn't delete it either now. I agree, amazing new language on 365!!

[Babs]

@steampowered Thanks Paul. Our winter has been so mild this year the new leaves are coming before the old ones have left!!!

[Babs]

@gerry Thanks Gerry.

[Babs]

@gypsy6 Thanks Deb. I'm glad I didn't delete it either. It pays to play sometimes I reckon.

[Babs]

@yaorenliu I thought Japanese art too when I'd played with it.

[Babs]

@joluise Thanks Jo.

[Babs]

@tillycarter Thanks Krista. Just goes to show there is always life in most photos.

[Raye]

Beautiful shot! I love the branches, the color and the composition! On my way to look up ETSOOI! Love it!

[Babs]

@sunraye Thanks Ray. ETSOOI - Edit the sh#t/stuffing/shenanigans out of it!!!! I didn't know what it meant either until I joined 365.

[Esther]

Lovely colours Great shot Babs

[Babs]

@estherhelen Thanks Esther. Just played about in photoshop with this one.

[Sharon]

Great shot. Never heard if ETSOOI - must google it! We still have tree here on the northern beaches with leaves too.