If you say the picture was dull in colour, then this is not only an improvement but one that is exceptional. Photography is all about the quality of light, texture and composition. Subject matter is a little less important. I especially love the way the fruits are displyed and graced by the light, but in particular the lower leave with its textures that would have been lost in colour because of the lack in contrast. I would like to know if the colour of this duo-tone is your selection or that of a plug-in? Only a matter of curiousity and it does not distract from the image quality. This is truely a 'FINE ART" photograph in every aspect of the word!

i do like the feel & look of it very much... kind of abstract... only thing is the bar at the top i find a bit distracting :]

I secong CameraObscura's comments, a real stunner of an image. I really think you chose well when you toned and manipulated this image.

perfect and gorgeous mix of clarity and softness! the combination of color tones is absolutely perfect! and the top is the fantastic light adding a dreamy mood! a wonder of a banana scene! how could I miss your fantastic work? ;o)

Thanx a lot for commenting on this image, it is my second year of photography and i really appreciate your clear comments and suggestions, especially since you all have such great galleries yourself, thanx!!

Excellent phootgraphy with wonderful tones. have a good day

What a wonderful wonderful image, no surprise that everybody loves the tones in this image, it is some of the best i have seen here. But there is room for improvement in this image. Get rid of the metal bar on the right and you have an absolute winner.

stunning shot

This shot is just incredible. I've now seen it on two computers, and each moniter displayed it stunningly, although the mood differed greatly. The moniter on which I view it now is set up normally, and seems to be pretty much the norm. The moniter on which I viewed it earlier tends to show everything much darker. It is set up so that the moniter will match the colors of the printouts. I recomend that you take a look at a darkened version of this picture. The quality of light changes, and giving a much darker mood, however the bananas themselves gain an unearthly and exhilerating glow, which is elegant and marvelous. The image on this moniter is delicate and beautiful, and not a speck worse than the image I first viewed. The reaction it gives however is radically different. Very interesting phenomenon. Thank you so much for this ethereal and awe-inspiring shot.

thanx for the compliment i am going to check that out librarian!

This image is warm like chocolate, just love it!!

Excellent done, great look. I agree with cynlee about the bar on the top maybe crop or stamp it out.

I love the manipulation you've done on this image! It definately gives it an "alien" feel to a typically bland looking plant. Great work!

a fine capture of the light on the tree. the toning works well.

This guy even knows how to turn a simple banana plant into art, love it!!

Nice one again carlos you are definetely improving!!

tones there are superb!! light is perfect, this shot is so beautiful to see! congrats!

If the original was dull. This one is not at all. Difficult to improve more.

Wow didnt expect this much reactions thanx a lot all of you for your feedback and compliments!!

Beautiful work here, love the detail and the toning !! Superb !! :o)

You are really an expert in photo manipulating, congratz!!

nice work

Most impressive. This jumped out of ur gallery (ur very talented by the way). Six months on RR and still I find more amazing galleries. thanx ;-)

This is gorgeous. Nice contrasts!