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[choronr]

Ever get into a style rut; you probably know what I'm talking about ...same old, same old stuff. I've got to start concentrating on different lighting and terrain builds.

All vegetation used here are Walli's models.

[masonspappy]

Yeah, I know what you mean... creating images that are different but still simlar.  Speaking only for myself, it would probably be a good idea to step outside my comfort zone and create something different.

[TheBadger]

I feel your pain too.
I fight the ruts by looking at good art by others. Go lurk some art forums and portfolios for a while. Check out some photography. And better yet, go to the woods, find something unremarkable-not at all special, and think of a way to present it that makes it look interesting... Take a camera. You'll come back with more ideas than you know what to do with.

Nice comp by the way.

[choronr]

Thanks to you both. I can no longer use Photoshop for post processing and have to use a combination of 'Paint' and 'Gimp' that yield less than expected results. I use them mainly for resizing. Most all gallery sites limit you to a 512kb pixel size (wish they could be larger).

[RArcher]

Very nice light Bob, though I might push up the exposure a notch or two to get some additional highlights on the tree.  Something seems to have gone wrong with the post-work however?  Looks like there is an odd grid overlaying the image?

[choronr]

Very nice light Bob, though I might push up the exposure a notch or two to get some additional highlights on the tree.  Something seems to have gone wrong with the post-work however?  Looks like there is an odd grid overlaying the image?

Thanks Ryan, I will re-render this in a smaller size and try your suggestion. Additionally, will make some corrections to the dry bushes and perhaps a change in the sun position.