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Seasons End

by Bill Fach

Gallery: FloraPosted December 27, 2009113 views7 comments
Sony A700
Minolta 200mm macro, CPL
ISO 200, .6 sec @ f22
Cropped to 4:5 from the top for comp

Fall comes late to our part of Texas but this year it ended a bit early due to unseasonably cold conditions in late November and December. Our pear and crepe myrtles usually have leaves into the middle of January but they are all on the ground now. Had to shoot this little scene before Chrissy hands me the rake. All comments welcome.>=))>

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 27, 2009 at 8:39 PM
Very strong composition Bill and superb detail and textures. Love the tones and the muted colors. Very very nice.

Pat
Registered on May 19, 2007, 953 Posts, 15989 Comments
Comment posted by Morris McClung on December 27, 2009 at 9:02 PM
Fantastic light and detail! The colors are great as well. This works as is but may be a touch stronger with the dark areas at the top cropped.
Registered on May 7, 2007, 670 Posts, 19650 Comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on December 27, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Gorgeous composition with really nice tones and detail.
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on December 28, 2009 at 4:02 AM
Crispy good, Bill! Masterful use of dof and a wonderful comp as always. Ah yes, the rake...
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on December 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM
Stunning textures, Bill, and an excellent composition. Like Morris, I wonder about a crop at the top, though it is often nice to see leaf edges, so I sit on the fence rather !
Registered on May 18, 2007, 1108 Posts, 7647 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 28, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Excellent composition and very nice texture. The large view details are fabulous. :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Michael Lowe on December 31, 2009 at 3:20 PM
Wow. This is my kind of shot. Excellent work, Bill. Hope you and your family had a great Christmas and look forward to another great year on NPN. :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments