Japanese Maple

Gallery: FloraPosted June 20, 2010648 views15 comments

Japanese Maple in my yard. Sorry, not sure of the variety. I'm pretty sure I used a polarizer, but alas, there is still some glare. All comments/suggestions much appreciated.

Sony A300, Tamron 90 macro, 1/3 @ f4, 100, tripod

Comments

15 comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on June 20, 2010 at 10:05 PM

Beautiful color palette and fine composition Phillip. I particularly like the dof decision and the detail in the fg droplets. The wash is very nice too. Excellent work for my tastes. I do have one very minor nit. I might clone out the white blurred spot near the center top.

Pat

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on June 20, 2010 at 11:28 PM

I love the graphic qualities to this shot Phillip. Nice use of color and DOF too.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Paul Duval on June 20, 2010 at 11:41 PM

Philip,

Looks like a Red Lace leaf maple. I don't see much glare but then I take allot of images in full daylight so I might have a tendency to not see it or emphasize it as an issue. Great sharpness and the water droplets are a nice added touch in the image.

Paul

P.S. Acer palmatum dissectum

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Comment posted by Timothy F. Hale on June 21, 2010 at 12:45 AM

Love the selective focus and your DOF choice here Philip and you know I LOVE the water drops.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on June 21, 2010 at 1:30 AM

Great eye for this one, Philip! The big oof rain drop at the top is a sore point for me, though. Try a crop? Because the rest of the image is entire goodness.

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Comment posted by Mauro Pasquero on June 21, 2010 at 2:45 AM

Nice shot, Philip. I like the soft mood of this image.
Mauro

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Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on June 21, 2010 at 5:04 AM

the mood of a rainy day, nice work...

Brigitte

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on June 21, 2010 at 7:58 AM

Nice composition. Love the background.

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Comment posted by Mike Gallo on June 21, 2010 at 9:18 AM

A beautiful capture Philip, well done

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on June 21, 2010 at 9:31 AM

Great vision, Philip and good execution

. Love the DOF, colors and of course the sharp drops of water. You could use your artistic license to correct the OOF highlights from the water drops here and there.

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Comment posted by Debashis Bandyopad on June 21, 2010 at 12:51 PM

Striking image Philip. Very nicely done

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on June 21, 2010 at 6:20 PM

Very pretty. I like how the water drops intensify the reds.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on June 21, 2010 at 7:51 PM

Love it. Very well done.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on June 22, 2010 at 10:21 PM

Hi Philip

beautifully seen and crafted. Alluring lines and B.G... The water droplets only add to the beauty of this scene.
Albert Darmo . Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on June 24, 2010 at 11:34 PM

Philip: I'm late to comment on this one but I like it. We have one of these in our garden that I play around with from time to time. You've inspired me to give it a look soon. Very well done.>=))>

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