Old Gold

Gallery: FloraPosted October 30, 2008893 views24 comments

A Ginkgo I found at the end of the rainbow

After I took this, i plucked off the leaf coming into the frame and took a few more images. But I actually prefer this one. Full frame.

Comments

24 comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 30, 2008 at 10:42 PM

Yes!!! The detail of the ginko is great. The atmosphere is like a stained glass window awash with warm light. The corner is a vexing interest. Good or a distraction? It is.... there ...suggests to me a rip in the fabric...which is OK! A point of focus and contrast. Ken S

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Comment posted by Bernie Kasper on October 30, 2008 at 11:49 PM

This is a knockout shot Will, the color and form are outstanding, what a beautiful piece of art !!

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Comment posted by Stefan Ganev on October 31, 2008 at 1:52 AM

Very nice, William. I like the dominant color, the softness, and the composition.

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Comment posted by David Cobb on October 31, 2008 at 2:51 AM

Well done William, perfect lighting on those Gingko leaves and backed up with a nice warm background.

David M. Cobb

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 31, 2008 at 7:59 AM

Oh my goodness. How can you get so much impact out of a one color image? Gorgeous!

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Comment posted by beth summer on October 31, 2008 at 10:02 AM

Excellent, Will. I think the URC protruding leaf is essential to the image for balance and interest. This is lovely.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 31, 2008 at 12:47 PM

Great shot Will. I love the textures in those leaves. What a great, minimal type shot. I am on the fence as to the leaf in the URC. I can see its merit, but I can also see a successful shot without it.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on October 31, 2008 at 12:58 PM

Gorgeous image! Love the intense colors and minimalist comp. I would definitely keep the leaf in the urc. Very well seen and composed.

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Comment posted by David Taylor on October 31, 2008 at 4:08 PM

Lighting and positioning of the two main leaves are superb. I'm not so sure of the URHC, my eye is drawn to it, for me, in an iritating way. It could be a scene from 150 million years ago when the Ginkgo was widespread over the northern temperate zone.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on October 31, 2008 at 4:13 PM

Simply...lovely!! Thanks for posting!!

Good eye!!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 31, 2008 at 5:57 PM

Will: Got an immediate

-meter spike from this one. I understand your thoughts on the URC leaf but I do think I prefer it without. Perhaps I'm just being too traditional. Great find and a superlative capture. >=))>

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on November 1, 2008 at 6:11 AM

Creative idea and very well executed. Just beautiful.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 1, 2008 at 10:11 AM

Your presentation of light on light is splendid indeed. Beautifully crafted and presented.

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Comment posted by Ellen deBoer on November 2, 2008 at 8:26 AM

Wow!!! This is great sutff, William! I love the simplicity and the colors are so good. I would like it without the leaf in the URC.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on November 2, 2008 at 12:52 PM

William I was missing this beautiful photo. Unusual and emotive. I love the corner!
Cheers.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on November 3, 2008 at 7:57 PM

Congrats on your WP. Well deserved.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on November 3, 2008 at 8:30 PM

Marvelous! Well seen and executed. Congrats on the EP.

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Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 3, 2008 at 11:41 PM

Congratulations is well deserved for an image that stands out as one of the best this year!

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Comment posted by William Brozy on November 4, 2008 at 8:43 AM

Thanks for all the views, the kind comments and the EP. I'm glad you all enjoy this vista from the rainbows end.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on November 4, 2008 at 11:10 AM

Congrats on your EP.

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Comment posted by Robert Ganz on November 4, 2008 at 12:11 PM

Will this is simply stunning. Many congrats on this beautiful piece.

Love it as is!!

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on November 4, 2008 at 5:38 PM

As delicate as it is, it definitely stands out. Congrats on the EP!!! I had a feeling it was going to be in contention!!

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Comment posted by Mel Ladewig on November 13, 2008 at 4:03 PM

Excellent William. The ginkgo is one of my favorite trees and the gold of this one is absolutely top notch.

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Comment posted by Fabio Giarrizzo on December 7, 2010 at 12:44 PM

Beautiful image- awesome composition, light and colours- great job, Fabio

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