Durwood,

I really like the patterns, grain lines and composition a lot. I also like the depth provided by the lighter section in the upper right.


Since this is the critique forum, my thoughts are as follows:

1. I think that if you cropped off the bottom portion ( about an inch on my monitor) of the shot to the bottom of the rounded knot, it would put more emphasis on what I like about the shot - the two sets of curves. The bottom section is distracting to me.

2. I think this kind of shot really requires that the detail be present in both the highlights and shadows. On my monitor you have lost detail on the highlights towards the top left, and in several of the shadows. This might not be a problem with your shot, but rather with my monitor, or possible due to degradation that occurs on the web.

Thanks so much for posting. I hope my 2 cents worth are helpful.

Dave