Leafscape-end of autumn

Gallery: FloraPosted October 10, 2010428 views21 comments

It's been a while since I've posted anything in Flora - you guys are intimidating! I love the cooler temps of October, but still have a wait for autumn here in the deep south. This is one from a couple of years ago, shot after these leaves had lost their color. I love to shoot leafscapes, but don't have the opportunity very often. Please view LARGER version for greater detail.

D2X w/ 28-70 @ 28mm
.6 sec @ f/10 - MLU and mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
Fill flash
No filters
Tripod
Capture One 4, CS4, TK's Luminosity & Saturation Masks, Marc's web sharpening, slight Orton effect

Critiques, suggestions, and comments always welcomed and greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

Comments

21 comments

Comment posted by Ron Pullen on October 10, 2010 at 7:38 PM

Nice textures and colors in this forest floor. Beautiful! Ron

Registered on December 18, 2005, 74 Posts, 1413 Comments

Comment posted by Elisabeth Czwikla on October 10, 2010 at 7:55 PM

beautiful fall comp. I like the pine needles, they add nice texture.

Registered on December 9, 2007, 145 Posts, 852 Comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 10, 2010 at 8:47 PM

Bill, What a superb Autumn photo on display here !. Nice colors, shapes and contrast all topped off with that cone. The large version Rocks with some superb details.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Anne K. Rusk on October 10, 2010 at 8:51 PM

I'm really liking the square crop on this image. It feels very balanced to me. I also like how you captured the beauty of the end of fall!

Registered on October 10, 2010, 65 Posts, 904 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 10, 2010 at 8:54 PM

Given this Bill, I can't imagine there's anything here that should intimidate. For my tastes this is pure magic. It may get as good but it doesn't get any better. Love the subtle Orton effect. Exceptional image.

Pat

Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 10, 2010 at 9:17 PM

Bill: Welcome back old friend and thanks for a great mini florascape. This is really well seen, captured and processed. I'm a little surprised there was no sheen on the leaves. I was sure you had used a polarizer. The pine cone is an inspired anchor and makes the shot extraordinary and not merely excellent. 2 thumbs up. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by David W. Kelly on October 10, 2010 at 10:08 PM

Just a gorgeous image Bill.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 10, 2010 at 10:15 PM

Man, this is superbly crafted! Great shot!

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Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 10, 2010 at 11:01 PM

Bill, fantastic color and detail. Love the sheen from the orton effect. Only suggestion I will make is to clone out some of the spots (not all) on that one leaf in the upper right corner. So many of them are a distraction IMO.

Cheers,

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on October 10, 2010 at 11:45 PM

Shots like this are some of my favorites with a mix of seasonal "subjects". This will seem like an odd suggestion but I kinda wish the pinecone was positioned at a slight angle pointing into the center of the composition... Nice work!

Are these leaves from a tulip tree?

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 11, 2010 at 12:55 AM

This is beautiful, Bill. Love the cone for the contrasting shape and texture. The image is SO autumnal!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 11, 2010 at 1:48 AM

I think one of the most difficult decisions is how large should the leaf sizes be within the frame. This is perfect....showing eye-pleasing detail and balance. Nice harmony in yellows and browns.

Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments

Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 11, 2010 at 10:59 AM

Fabulous, just fabulous Bill. You should drop by here more often. The pine cone is an excellent element in the photo. Wonderful details and tones throughout. You make me want to shoot some of these!

Nathan

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1101 Posts, 13589 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 11, 2010 at 2:41 PM

The textures really sing, Bill - especially in the larger version. Great composition and tones - autumn personified !!

Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on October 11, 2010 at 8:41 PM

Bill:
Frame filling pleasing composition. Excellent

Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments

Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on October 12, 2010 at 4:39 AM

superb fall image...very fine work!!!!

Brigitte

Registered on January 10, 2009, 187 Posts, 1507 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on October 20, 2010 at 10:38 AM

Congratulations on the EP, Bill. I'm delighted to see your work get the recognition.

Way to go

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 20, 2010 at 8:22 PM

Hooray! Hoped you'd get the Pick for this– many congrats!

Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 20, 2010 at 8:27 PM

Hi Bill

I thought i left a comment on this marvelous composition

Superb autumn color, with wonderous elements on this scene. congrats for a superb fall scene, and winning the E.P.

Albert Darmo. Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on October 21, 2010 at 12:24 AM

Just wonderful!
The muted colors and comp are perfect - congrats on the double EP!

Sandy r

Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments

Comment posted by Dean Sauskojus on October 29, 2010 at 2:35 AM

Bill, I was just going through the WP's and had to comment. The forms, shapes and color of these leaves all come together for a spectacular image. Very sharp with nice light. Congrats on the WP! Very deserving.

Registered on September 29, 2009, 137 Posts, 2659 Comments