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by Bruce King

Gallery: FloraPosted September 23, 201196 views11 comments
Actually shot this last June but it has such an autumn feel to it I think the title fits. Unsure about the holes in the leaf on the left. I almost filled them in but would probably be noticeable to the discerning eye. Of course full disclosure as always.:wink: Are the reds too hot?
Larger version included, thanks for looking.

150mm macro w/CP
f/6.3 @ 1/40 sec
ISO 400

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on September 23, 2011 at 11:45 PM
To me the reds are definitely not too hot, and I wouldn't fill the holes, for sure. I think this is beautiful.
Registered on July 27, 2010, 1310 Posts, 5035 Comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on September 24, 2011 at 5:42 AM
The reds look fine to me Bruce and I'd say the holes actually work to emphasize the jagged patterns in the composition. I like the echoing green bg and the darker spaces framing the leaves. Strong composition and very appealing image for my tastes. The droplets and interest of course.

pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by David W. Kelly on September 24, 2011 at 12:01 PM
Great image and I love the drops. The BG really enhances this image.
Registered on October 7, 2005, 883 Posts, 6590 Comments
Comment posted by Ken Smith on September 24, 2011 at 10:04 PM
Nicely done! Droplets and how they magnify the veins add a lot as my eye explores this. Part of me ...wants the b/g to be darkened a tad to add contrast. Large version really shows the detail...
Registered on September 5, 2008, 449 Posts, 2444 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on September 24, 2011 at 10:13 PM
Beautiful rich autumn colour and love the detail of veins and water drops!
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on September 25, 2011 at 11:14 AM
Outstanding detail! I also love the color combination, dof, pof, and comp. :toast:
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on September 25, 2011 at 7:03 PM
The water drops are terrific. Nice comp.
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on September 25, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Bruce;
A fine image; shape, color, texture and droplets all look great.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by David Taylor on September 28, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Reds look find to me. The water droplets really make this image stand out. Excellent.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Registered on April 24, 2006, 101 Posts, 837 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 29, 2011 at 10:22 PM
Hi bruce :wavey: A fine composirion, with great natural color, and superb detail :jump: The holes add to the image :cool: :wink:
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 1, 2011 at 8:47 AM
Not too hot at all. Fine detail and comp. Like it a lot! :toast:
Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments