Virginia Creeper (w/ alternate)

Gallery: FloraPosted October 13, 2009107 views13 comments

Virginia Creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) spilling across a rock face in the Shenandoah National Park. A stiff wind was blowing so I ramped up the ISO to give a faster shutter speed. The reds are as they came off the camera (and as they actually were); no saturation. All comments/suggestions much appreciated.

Sony A300, Sony 70-300 G SSM, 1/160 @ f7.1, 800, Ev. -.3, tripod

Comments

13 comments

Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on October 13, 2009 at 9:43 PM

Looks solid to me in terms of composition, colors and that lichen infested rock. It really jumps at me -

There is a small red leaf portion sticking to the top edge around left. Use your artistic license if you wish.

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Comment posted by Philip Southard on October 13, 2009 at 9:50 PM

Thanks Ram for the comment. I missed the leaf sticking in. Here's a version "sans" the leaf.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on October 13, 2009 at 10:15 PM

The reds really pop against that slate gray. Nice use of colors and the comp works with the arc. Nice "retouch", too.

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Comment posted by Jim Sabiston on October 13, 2009 at 10:33 PM

Really wonderful contrast of reds against the stone.

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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on October 13, 2009 at 10:52 PM

Oh yeah, you can't beat that cool gray background to make the leaves pop. What makes this even better is that the rocks and lichens don't compete with the leaves, but it is really interesting exploring them after the brilliant color catches your eye. Excellent combination.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 13, 2009 at 11:51 PM

Love the colors and patterns in this Phillip. The larger image is a killer. Very fine.

Pat

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Comment posted by Angela Classen on October 14, 2009 at 10:13 AM

What a cool, colorful collection of creeper

Those eye-popping reds really stand out on the gray rocks. Great comp.

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Comment posted by May Haga on October 14, 2009 at 10:28 AM

Beautiful composition. Lots of contrast in shape, texture and color.
May

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Comment posted by William Brozy on October 14, 2009 at 10:34 AM

That red is crazy red... if this doesn't say autumn - nothing will!

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 14, 2009 at 1:17 PM

Hi Philip

The bright red leaves against the lichen covered rock, make a very dramatic autumn presentation

Just alluring

Albert Darmo Canada

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Comment posted by Jeffrey Mitchell on October 14, 2009 at 3:41 PM

Very well done Phillip, love the contrast of color.

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Comment posted by beth summer on October 14, 2009 at 6:20 PM

Excellent, Philip. Ditto the above comments..red aginst grey rock bg, lichen for added textures, super red! Well seen.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 15, 2009 at 6:28 PM

Philip: Superb handling of the red and a wonderful find and capture. Superior image.>=))>

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