In composing this painting, I looked through my photos of Florida for more material to continue my tree series. I found a photo of a banyan tree in Naples, Florida. I liked the tree, but as you can see, it was in a parking lot. So I went back to my photo file of Selby Gardens in Sarasota, Florida to look for another element to include. The thatched hut seemed like an interesting choice. It provided a balancing feature in the background without detracting from the main subject which is the tree.
The figures added a bit of animation to the scene as well.
When using photos, you are unlikely to find the perfect composition. Think about combining elements from various photos.
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