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Berkeley Fall

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted November 29, 2014136 views7 comments

I'm lucky to live very close to the University of California's Botanical Garden. This is in the Asian section, which is full of Japanese maples that give us some fall color here. They are usually at peak around Thanksgiving, and since they are in a botanical garden, they have been watered despite our drought.

Canon5d,m3, ISO1600 (handheld and shady), 55mm, 1/60sec.,f/16.

Comments and critiques appreciated.

Comments

7 comments

Comment posted by Gary Minish on November 29, 2014 at 12:30 AM

A very pleasant location with great Fall colors, Kathy. Nicely composed also. About the only think I could suggest would be to brighten the whole scene a bit. It looks like there is plenty of room to increase the brightness (and contrast) without blowing out the highlights.

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Comment posted by Chet Dowell on November 29, 2014 at 4:31 PM

This has a peaceful quality with its zen like simplicity that appeals to me. I like your comp that further accentuates feeling of being centered. Well done. Chet

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 29, 2014 at 9:40 PM

Hi Kathy

You certainly captured the peaceful mood this image convays.. excellent colors and composition..

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on November 30, 2014 at 12:24 AM

Thanks, Gary, for the suggestion to brighten up this image.

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on November 30, 2014 at 9:07 AM

Looks like a wonderfully peaceful and contemplative spot, Kathy. The reflections and the variety of colors look great. The larger version starts to open up nicely, but I think both could stand to be a bit brighter. The repost is a big improvement!

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Comment posted by Karen Kane on December 1, 2014 at 11:22 PM

Wonderful spot Kathy. Using the reflection is quite effective. I love the zen-like feel of Japanese gardens, and you've conveyed it very well here.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 4, 2014 at 11:28 PM

Kathy: What a beautiful place! Nice work on the repost.>=))>

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