Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Leaf on Tree Trunk WC660
‹ PreviousWeekly Challenge GalleryNext ›

Leaf on Tree Trunk WC660

by Barb Pflaum

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 9, 201486 views6 comments
I was hiking in the arboretum about three years ago when I saw this fallen leaf positioned nicely on a tree trunk.

Canon Xti, f/8, 1/30, ISO400, 61mm

Comments

6 comments
Comment posted by Chet Dowell on November 10, 2014 at 9:31 AM
Nice image, Barb. The leaf contrasts nicely with the background and the color is good. Chet
Registered on December 3, 2012, 237 Posts, 1171 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 10, 2014 at 12:18 PM
Definitely was positioned nicely, Barb as well has having some fine color. The focus on the leaf is good, but (as a self proclaimed sharpness nut) I find myself wishing that the upper 1/4 was sharper. Could you have adjusted the viewing angle to improve that? Given your techs, a smaller aperture looks to have been challenging.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on November 10, 2014 at 1:47 PM
Barb, I will echo Chet and Mark. At your shooting specs, maybe being a little more parrallel with the leaf would add some more sharpness. :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on November 10, 2014 at 3:21 PM
Beautifully composed, Barb, with some great textures and colour. Like Mark I slightly wish for more dof in this case and a leaf a bit less soft, but overall it's a very attractive image.
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 10, 2014 at 9:45 PM
Hi Barb :wavey: A beautifully textured leaf!! The vivid orange color works well against the dark BG. Agree with mark about the sharpness.


Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM
The colorful leaf pops on this BG Barb, nice detail within your DOF.
Great exposure & the centered comp works well for this.
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments