Leafscape 2

Gallery: FloraPosted February 20, 2011145 views10 comments

Another leafscape - hope you don't mind. Flowers are indeed beautiful, but I guess I'm just more attracted to leaves and ground clutter. Shot in Talladega National Forest in NE Alabama. As always, no "gardening" or rearranging in this image.

LARGER version also available for better detail. (although larger version was saved at a 5 so compression is an issue there)

D2X w/ 28-70 @ 28mm
.4 sec @ f/11 - LU and mc-30 remote release
100 ISO
Singh Ray Circ. Polarizer
Tripod
Capture One 6, CS4, TK's actions (Lum, Glow, and Sharpening)

Critiques, suggestions, and comments always welcomed and very much appreciated. Thanks for looking and sharing.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on February 20, 2011 at 2:33 PM

Hi Bill,

I like the colors in your leafscapes.

In this one I like the branch of leaves in the ULC that helps direct the eye around the image.

Cheers,

Carol

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

Comment posted by Bill Fach on February 20, 2011 at 4:47 PM

Bill: Flowers are grand but so are leaves and trees so keep 'em coming. In this one the various textures are what stand out. There isn't a strong dominant element though so I do tend to drift around the image a bit but I think that's a good thing. Well done. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on February 20, 2011 at 5:08 PM

You have such a good eye for these. Another one done extremely well, Bill!

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Comment posted by Bob Duff on February 20, 2011 at 7:12 PM

Geez Bill, I remember leaves....must be a few months ago now and today they are under 3 feet of snow! So this is a wonderful scene. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on April 21, 2010, 160 Posts, 1675 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on February 20, 2011 at 8:42 PM

Hi Bill

A marvelous collection of color and lines

Great vision! I never get tired of looking at beautiful leaves

Albert Darmo. Canada

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on February 20, 2011 at 9:09 PM

I'll enjoy these as long as you'll keep posting them Bill. Superb textures and a very well balanced composition. I have no idea how you see that. Complex enough to be overwhelming and just force the mind to shut down. I guess these remind me a little of mantras/mandalas. The soft colors and processing contribute to that serene, quieting aspect of the image as well. I like it very much.

pat

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

Comment posted by Vance Gese on February 21, 2011 at 12:51 AM

Fantastic, Bill. The varied color and textures of the leaves are incredible. Absolutely superb image. Reminds me of some of Eliot Porter's work. Love it.

Registered on November 13, 2008, 298 Posts, 6629 Comments

Comment posted by Barbara Graham on February 21, 2011 at 7:23 AM

Leaves are awesome, and this is a beautiful presentation. Having the larger version open on my screen gives a sense of peace. I think a very large print of this would be wonderful.

Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on February 21, 2011 at 8:26 AM

Excellent. I like the square comp and the design created by the leaves and needles works very well.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on February 24, 2011 at 2:53 PM

Again a marvelous capture. Terrific colors and detail.

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