Summer Berries

[Ziggy]

Wasn't the berries that caught my eye it was the background. Does it work?

[Mike Buckley]

A very unusual and interesting background that very nicely complements the subject. It might help you to know that I immediately reacted that way to your image before I read your question about whether the background works.

Consider lifting the tones of the stems so they don't appear as a silhouette, though doing so might create unwanted noise.

Also consider adding a very slight (barely noticeable) vignette that concentrates the viewer's eye on the subject and adds a bit more depth to the image.

[Wavelength]

Beautiful; is this mulberry ?

[Geoff F]

I would consider cropping differently to lose some of the out of focus stems from the left side? Otherwise, this looks OK.

[JohnRostron]

Wasn't the berries that caught my eye it was the background. Does it work?

Yes it does. The bristles/spines on the stems and bracts help enhance the composition.

I would say this was a species of Rubus, which includes the Brambles, Blackberries, Raspberries etc.

John

[bnnrcn]

Lovely photo

[Shadowman]

Nicely done.

[Cogito]

Jim, not my favourite background .
Mike suggests "lifting the tones of the stems" but they appear to be black to me and therefore tricky to lift!
But Mike's suggestion for some vignette seems sound, although I'd suggest a lot of vignette.

[Dave A]

An absolutely lovely image.

Dave

[Ziggy]

Thanks all for taking the time to comment, appreciated.

Mike and Tony thanks for advice on how to improved the image. Will play around with your suggestions.

Nandakumar, I these these are blackberries.

FYI: This was taken in a group of pine trees so the background are pine needles laying on the ground.

[IzzieK]

It works for me, Ziggy...

[Ziggy]

It works for me, Ziggy...

Thanks Izzie.

[PhilMain]

Hi Ziggy, love it and wouldnt change anything

Phil

[mugge]

I like it. Just a little vignette though. That is only my opinion.
Cheers Ole

[bje07]

Nice picture, for me the black parts must be lightened, BG is OK for me.

[joebranko]

Very nice! Lovely colours and clarity. Beautiful!

[Marie Hass]

They are called wine berries.

Nice picture.

Marie