first photo

by John Clulow

Gallery: FloraPosted November 10, 2012138 views10 comments

Pentax DSLR, Pentax 300mm, Tripod, early morning at Morton Aboretum.

Comments

10 comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 10, 2012 at 4:05 PM

Hi John

Welcome to flora

love how you use light and form here

very artistically done

Albert Darmo

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

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 10, 2012 at 7:24 PM

Hi John, glad to see your first post after reading many of your fine critiques. I really like the repeating pattern created by the specks of frost and interesting leaf shapes. I also like the splashes of early morning light. Thanks for posting. looking forward to seeing more.

Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on November 11, 2012 at 6:43 AM

Welcome John. Interesting subject nicely handled. The frost has enhanced each leaf with lace and the sun gives extra emphasis. I don't recognize the plant species but if an annual this is its last dance.

Have been enjoying your critiques.

Registered on March 23, 2006, 1111 Posts, 6531 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on November 11, 2012 at 8:31 AM

John: Welcome to NPN in general and to the finest Flora gallery on the planet in particular. Terrific first post. I especially like the lighting which is a favorite of mine to try to capture effectively. My only 1¢ nit is the vertical blade of grass bisecting the spotlit leaf on the right side. I'm one who is not averse to some barbering in the field so faced with the same scene I probably would have trimmed that one stem. Great to have you aboard and let me add my thanks for your critiques and early participation. >=))>

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

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 12, 2012 at 3:11 AM

Hi John:
After reading many of you very thoughtful and helpful critiques, I have been eagerly awaiting your post and I am not disappointed. This is very artistic. The leaves laced with frost and lit by dappled morning light forming and arc is very compelling. There are a few dust specks which is easily removed.

Welcome to Flora and look forward to seeing more.

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

Comment posted by Bob&Charly Nelson on November 12, 2012 at 6:22 AM

I really like the busy detail you've captured John.

Welcome to NPN and floral with a wonderful first post. I'm looking forward to more.
Bob

Registered on October 27, 2005, 289 Posts, 4202 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 12, 2012 at 1:11 PM

Striking image, John ! I like the glimpse of sunlight, and the overall pattern of the frosted leaves is very satisfying. Look forward to more from you !!

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

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 19, 2012 at 11:30 AM

Beautiful echoes in the patterns John. I also like the light and dynamic balance in the image. I look forward to seeing more of your work.

pat

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

Comment posted by Terry O'Connell on November 23, 2012 at 5:26 PM

John, I like everything about this photo. It is a beautiful image. The subject, crop and lighting is perfect to my eye. I especially like the way the morning light highlights the edges of the frosted leaves. Thank you for posting it.

Registered on November 19, 2012, 3 Posts, 6 Comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 24, 2012 at 9:25 AM

This is nice work John! Enjoying your comp and the light here.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

Registered on February 1, 2004, 752 Posts, 14140 Comments