Experimental
I've never tried the "Droste effect" before so I thought I would keep it simple and limit it to 8 layers.
Abstract
A simple piece of drift wood on the beach. I really found the structure interesting as if something in morphing from a living creature.
Minimalist
The ocean mist and fog blanketed this roost of birds settling in for the night.
I had to look up the Droste effect. I appreciated learning something new; so thank you! Yours worked our really nicely. At first sight, that driftwood looked like a little dragon. Took a second! Same thing with the birds. I didn't realize til I read your post. Nice shots to finish September!
Like Jenny I have never heard of the Droste effect, but will have to try that some time. That's a great attempt and thanks for sharing.
On my first look at your driftwood image I saw a large lizard, perhaps a Komodo Dragon, so again not to far from Jenny's take on this.
Had you not pointed out the birds I would have certainly missed them - minimal indeed!