A Tree??

This is a section of a table top. A piece of tree with a tree pattern.
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I'm struggling to see the tree in this (apart from the actual wood of the table top!) It looks a bit grey, in need of a contrast boost (or a wipe over with some Danish oil!)

Speaking of 'seeing things' within natural patterns, this local news story caught my eye: link

I found it quite comical to think that the supposedly almighty creator would choose to reveal himself in such a way....

I rather like this. I don't know what you have done to it, but the pastel shades and low contrast work well, in my opinion.

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It is the sort of picture I love and like to take but only for my own viewing. I would never be tempted to ask for comments. It is very subjective.
I like it and thanks for showing it.

regards thoramay

I agree with Pentaxophile, I think a bit of a contrast boost would help.

Interesting shot though, and the more you look at it the more patterns you see!

It's a nice composition but I find it very soft. I would prefer some more drama and some crisp, sharp focusing that reveals more of the fine detail.

Looks soft to me too, and yes I also think its needs a bit of contrast to bring out the detail in the wood, Upping the contrast will affect the colour but you could always desaturate it a little.

Could be a bit sharper. I find close-ups need, if anything, to be slightly sharper than, say, a landscape. I do like the etched patterns and muted colours, though. Might be worth shooting again with stronger, more directional light but I realise this may not be possible. Sometimes we just have to work with what we've got!

Hadn't noticed it was a little soft on my laptop screen, but it is more evident on my desktop monitor.

it looks a bit soft and I find the colours a bit insipid to be honest. It would work better with more sharpness and contrast.

I have tweaked the contrast and the sharpness and the image does look better for it.
The tree I saw was the grey section to the left with the trunk running up the middle and branches radiating out from it, bit abstract i suppose but there you go. Any way many thanks for all your comments.