Early Autumn Color? This tree is across the street from my home and is usually one of the first to change color. My wife commented how beautiful it is to her and asked me to photograph...

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

This tree is across the street from my home and is usually one of the first to change color. My wife commented how beautiful it is to her and asked me to photograph it. I made a few small adjustments in PSE 2019 which she approved. I thought I'd share it with UHH and accept any comments or critique. TIA for stopping by.

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kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Beautiful colors. Would it be possible to capture it from an angle without the powerlines in the composition?

uhaas2009

Maybe you can get rid of the power lines. Beautiful tree

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Lovely tree.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

PhotogHobbyist wrote:

This tree is across the street from my home and is usually one of the first to change color. My wife commented how beautiful it is to her and asked me to photograph it. I made a few small adjustments in PSE 2019 which she approved. I thought I'd share it with UHH and accept any comments or critique. TIA for stopping by.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

Because you want some critique I worked with the image and this is what I did.

1- I straightened the lines.
2- I added some contrast.
3- I added some sharpening.
4- The power lines were cloned.

Does it look better now?

titoeric

Yes, better.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

kpmac wrote:

Beautiful colors. Would it be possible to capture it from an angle without the powerlines in the composition?

uhaas2009 wrote:

Maybe you can get rid of the power lines. Beautiful tree

Due to it's proximity to the power lines, a different view angle would include numerous other distracting objects. Also, not being an expert in PSE, I opted to leave the lines in, despite their detraction from the image. Thank you for your comments.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

camerapapi wrote:

Because you want some critique I worked with the image and this is what I did.

1- I straightened the lines.
2- I added some contrast.
3- I added some sharpening.
4- The power lines were cloned.

Does it look better now?

It does look better but with one caveat, the street actually has a slight incline from left to right. Looking closely at the stone wall shows a little decrease in height on the right when comparing the ends. I will admit the lines are distracting and only my lack of expertise and laziness left them in. Thank you for your comments and the improvements.