Fern With Lichen

Gallery: LandscapePosted January 29, 2012249 views17 comments

Asticou Azalea Gardens, Northeast Harbor, Mount Desert Island, Maine

Canon 30d, Tamron 180 macro, 1/8 sec @ f/16, ISO 100

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17 comments

Comment posted by David Chauvin on January 29, 2012 at 6:38 PM

A beautiful still life. The color and texture in the lichens and leaf are great and the composition is classic.

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Comment posted by Ned Fenimore on January 29, 2012 at 8:56 PM

I really appreciate the larger addition to study this. The rock provides and interesting contrast.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 29, 2012 at 8:59 PM

The fern leaf is very attractive and flows nicely through the frame, but for me, the lichens and especially the smattering of pink lichen really make the image special.

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Comment posted by Art Escobado on January 29, 2012 at 9:25 PM

very well done still life!

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on January 29, 2012 at 10:45 PM

Outstanding, Michael, really an outstanding image. Love the delicate detail of the fern, and the wonderful color and textures of the lichen. The large image is superb.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on January 29, 2012 at 11:50 PM

GORGEOUS! What a fine and delicate image!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on January 30, 2012 at 12:09 AM

This is really nice, Michael. The large version is especially wonderful. Enjoy it alot.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Bret Edge on January 30, 2012 at 1:54 AM

This is outstanding. So much better than what I'm used to seeing here. I love the subtle colors and textures. I imagine this one will make a lovely print.

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Comment posted by Michael J Greene, on January 30, 2012 at 12:50 PM

Truly incredible textures and colors Michael. This is a great shot and with visionary processing.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on January 30, 2012 at 3:10 PM

OUTSTANDING Michael. Wonderfully sharp and great detail, but what really attracts me is the great coloration of the lichens and the glow of the fern. Beautiful composition too.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on January 30, 2012 at 3:15 PM

Super detail in this shot Michael, the larger version looks stunning. The little hint of pink in the lichens is gorgeous.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on January 30, 2012 at 3:36 PM

I echo Tony's sentiments. This is a really fine image. The composition is strong and really shows off both the fern and the lichen. I am also enjoying the glow from the light.

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Comment posted by Wayne Simpson on January 30, 2012 at 7:29 PM

Really love the colour here Michael! Of course the detail is crazy nice as well and the diagonal comp works well. Great stuff!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on January 31, 2012 at 7:16 AM

Outstanding image, Mike. I love everything about this intimate landscape. The textures and colors of the lichen covered granite along with the diagonal placement of the fern work beautifully together.

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on January 31, 2012 at 11:45 AM

Michael - Nice textures in this, and the contrasting colors create nice separation. There is something about the processing, especially the fern, that looks a little odd, but in a good way. Just can't put my finger on exactly what. Nicely done.

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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on February 1, 2012 at 8:43 AM

Thanks to all for the comments.

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on February 2, 2012 at 9:31 PM

Simple and elegant. Nice eye.

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