Take 2...

Using a lighter background this time. I'm not as fond of this one, but what do you think?

[Mags]

Very nice!

[Janis]

They both look so pretty it’s hard to chose! Could you place them side by side in one frame? 😃

[Shutterbug]

I like the contrast in the first one, but I love the vibrancy in this version. It seems more cheerful. I love the color and details in both. What is your intent?

[amyK]

I find this one a little more eye-catching with the white background

[Danette Thompson]

They are so different. Leaning towards the white but I would crop it and increase the contrast.

[Casablanca 🇬🇧]

I like both, but prefer this one. The almost iciness of the background here with the brown flecks brings out the colour of the leaf so well.

[Beverley]

8 like the darker one best…

[Annie-Sue]

I like the leaf colour and richness of the other one. But the pale background of this one :-)

[GaryW]

@marlboromaam Thanks, Mags!

[GaryW]

@pilgrimcano Thanks, Janis. I'll try but collages are "not my thing".

[GaryW]

@shutterbug49 Thanks very much! My intent is to explore different options.

[GaryW]

@amyk Thanks, Amy! Yes, it does stand out more.

[GaryW]

@danette Good suggestions, Danette. Thanks!

[GaryW]

@casablanca I didn't see that at first, thanks for bringing it to my attention!

[GaryW]

@beverley365 Thanks so much, Beverly!

[GaryW]

@anniesue I tend to agree with you, Annie Sue!