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Gallery: FloraPosted October 5, 2009146 views16 comments

Hi Flora Forum!

Haven't been around here since the spring woodland flowers finished in the northeast, but wanted to share this one from the weekend.

Hobblebush is one of my favorite plants in autumn, as it can take on a mottled look. Unfortunately, these are a favorite food source for moose and many insects, so a perfect pair is tough to find.

This one pair really jumped out at me this weekend, and mottled sunshine separated it perfectly from the dark forest floor!

I toured around the White Mountains for four days, composed dozens of landscapes, but I think this is my favorite of the journey.

Comments and critiques always appreciated!

Canon 20D w/Sigma 18-200mm @ 125mm
1/50 @ F5.6
ISO 400

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Gary Reed on October 5, 2009 at 1:35 PM

The contrasting green made me laugh...I viewed it as the inner youth in all of us...still vibrant on the inside..funny how a thought like that can just enter your head...
Nice shot..

Registered on September 19, 2009, 198 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by May Haga on October 5, 2009 at 3:12 PM

Wonderful colors, nicely captured.
May

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Comment posted by Kathy Odiorne on October 5, 2009 at 4:37 PM

The color variation is great. Love this bits of green. Nice find!
Kathy

Registered on November 1, 2003, 211 Posts, 1471 Comments

Comment posted by Patricia Brundage on October 5, 2009 at 4:40 PM

Striking colors and patterns. This means fall just as much as when they are muliplied by the millions. I can see why this is your favorite.

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Comment posted by Christine Adams on October 5, 2009 at 6:29 PM

Excellent shot Jim!! Love the mirroring effect! Two thumbs up...and then some!!!

PS I can see it clearer here!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 5, 2009 at 6:34 PM

Beautiful image Jim. Love the mood in it.

Pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 5, 2009 at 6:35 PM

Super simple but highly effective composition. I like the skillful handling of the depth of field also.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 5, 2009 at 6:49 PM

Great to have seen the possibilities for such a fine image in this little grouping, Jim - and so beautifully lit to bring out the leaf colours and textures. Love the simplicity and power of the composition.

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Comment posted by Larry Lynch on October 5, 2009 at 6:57 PM

Beautiful light and capture. Terrific contrast of the leaves and bg.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on October 5, 2009 at 10:29 PM

Fabulous shot Jim. Great comp and the range of colors is so nice.

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Comment posted by Nathan Buck on October 6, 2009 at 12:04 AM

Nice light and really cool colors Jim. I like the details too. Nice shot.

Nathan

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Comment posted by Barb Hansen on October 6, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Well composed and beautiful colors Jim!!

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 6, 2009 at 4:54 PM

Jim: Great to have you back aboard and especially with such a great find and capture. The light really accentuates the varied color patterns. This is most excellent.>=))>

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Comment posted by jamie pringle on October 6, 2009 at 8:21 PM

Great fall shot and wonderful color pattern in these 2 leaves! What a fall here, huh?

Registered on August 10, 2005, 323 Posts, 1216 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 6, 2009 at 10:28 PM

Hi Jim

Dramatic capture of fall colors and beautiful light