Linda From Maine wrote:
How far away is the background from the tree? Do you know what aperture you were using? You didn't click "store original" so I can't see. If background is too close to separate via less depth of field, you could possibly try when darker out, and use a flash on the tree. Also could try shooting from very low angle.
Original included.
If I remember correctly the tree was about 20-30 feet from the base of the little hill behind it. The lens was set to 85mm and f8.
This was in NM where the sun is kind of unkind.