Took some advice I have been given, hopefully this is a better shot than others. No flash, an angle that isn't just straight on, increased the contrast, etc.
Bring on any constructive criticism! I need it!

trust what you see, then shoot it!
then trust your corrections....
it's all a process,... that not one of us has not gone through!
relax,..and enjoy the journey!
nice angle dude!

Thx Craigers!

I agree with him!!! You'll open your eyes up to a lot of new sights just from what people can tell you on here. There are a couple that are more into insults rather than critique but I just over-look them.

Better! GL!

Thank you!! Working hard over here, thanks to you and MnM!!

Very nice ! good luck

Love it!

I really like this one!!

Ditto

Great tones..

Tight! GL!

I love this what looks like burned bark against the beautiful green =)

I keep thinking of that song "at first I was afraid, I was petrified, kept thinking I could never live without you by my side" after reading yoru comment! LOL This pic makes a good story in that case.

LOVE the colors! Good shot!

I was captivated its jagged bark with branch's that seemed to circle above.