I used an adjustment brush in lightroom to desaturated the flower, leaving the toad in colour.What a terrific macro image Dominic!
As excellent as the full colour version is, I think your selective treatment has brought out some very nice, subtle focus on the charismatic model/subject!
Selecting those OOF areas is a real PITA, but you've done a really good job.
Great work!
Ta very muchThat's a great photo, with or without the selective colour, although it works well with it.
I did something similar last year (not in the 52) with a toad in a lily flower.CLOSED - great dof and colours
FREE - super shots, great detail. I prefer the color pop version myself.
Thanks DaveLike you I was not really oh wow on the theme.
I do actually like it though and think it looks good in B&W, like the horse sticking it`s head out.
I put it into nik silver efex, I haven't used nik software for ages and ages.I agree with Dave....the nag's head really makes this shot!
Great mono treatment also - the light and shadows work very well here.
Very nice image Dominic!
Thanks AllanI think it works despite your feelings for the theme plenty of interest in there and well composed