Thomas Joshua Cooper inspired

After previously looking at TJC work, I wanted to create an image that I really liked and that had taken inspiration from him. I have been planning this image for a while but never come across the moment to take the picture. I love TJC's work as he fills the frame with simple natural designs like this one which was the source of inspiration. I like the way the image fits the screen and the detail is still quality. The black and white effect works well and adds to the mysterious nature side of the image.




Below are the two shots I took recently on my phone with TJC in mind. I tried to fill the screen and produce a high quality shot just like the one above. I then edited the image and tried the B&W effect similar to TJC and I have added the result of that below too.



UNEDITED SHOTS

EDIT SHOT

In this shot, I used a B&W effect and tried to balance the sharpness right with the sharpness tool. I tried it with full sharpness but felt it created a unrealistic image and didn't look like the inspiration had been taken from TJC. I believe to have found the right balance and have created an image I am myself very proud off. Due to this image being taken in the snow the image itself was already B&W therefore the effect didn't do much but just as a safety for any colour in it, yet the sharpness really stands out.