Leaf & Mud detail

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 13, 2010241 views20 comments

I was attracted to this nice mud pattern folding up and cracking like paper but still holding their shape with these red leaves all around. The light was really nice as well, I was attracted to this scene because the mud created a nice pattern and the leaf was just enough to break that pattern with a splash of color. What do think, i've been working on the web sharpening trying not to do too much.

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Comments

20 comments

Comment posted by Preston Birdwell on November 13, 2010 at 4:10 PM

Todd,

The patterns and leaf are a nice combination. I'd like to see the mud a little darker--just a little, with maybe a touch more contrast there. The color of the leaf is very nice, and the whole image hasd great texture.

--P

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 13, 2010 at 4:18 PM

Splendid detail Todd as well as nice contrast between the red leaf and tan mud.

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on November 13, 2010 at 4:24 PM

Here is a version with Prestons comments taken into consideration

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Comment posted by Aaron Cowan on November 13, 2010 at 4:33 PM

I love the simplicity and color is this scene. Regarding the sharpening, it does seem a bit much, IMO.

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on November 13, 2010 at 5:35 PM

I like the contrasts in textures, color and shape Todd. I do prefer the second post and on my monitor (uncalibrated MacBook Pro 17) the sharpening looks fine.

Pat

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 13, 2010 at 6:32 PM

Todd, the changes made a nice image even better IMO. Not sure you looked at the larger version here but it appears to be the same size at the 720 long side regular posted image. Not sure if you missed by just loading the same image or not. The larger version can be 1200 long side and up to 500k file size if you did not know. Regardless, a very nice scene and captured well overall.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 13, 2010 at 6:34 PM

The color looks good on my monitor. The neutrals are very natural, and the red is rich without being blown. I like the comp and concept as that red leaf really jumps out. It does look a touch oversharpened on my dinosaur of a monitor

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 13, 2010 at 9:42 PM

I think it works good. Sharpening looks good on my monitor. My preference, I think, would be to spin the picture 180 degrees so the leaf is in the LLC.

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Comment posted by Nicolaus Wegner on November 13, 2010 at 11:24 PM

Awesome Todd. What more can I say? Such a unique perspective on the fall season.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 14, 2010 at 1:02 AM

Cool textures,,,,,,,the reposted image is improved. I was thinking the exact thing TK suggested with the rotation.

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Comment posted by Julian Barkway on November 14, 2010 at 6:49 AM

A beautiful detail and so well seen!

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 14, 2010 at 10:34 AM

Beautiful simple image. I think the rework works better. Tony's idea is well worth a look, too, inverting the image. Nicely done, Todd.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on November 14, 2010 at 2:46 PM

Hi Todd

love the details and patterns on the mud. the leaf is icing on the cake

The darker image is even better

Albert Darmo. Canada

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Comment posted by Doug Roane on November 14, 2010 at 8:58 PM

neat contrast!

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Comment posted by Floris van Breugel on November 14, 2010 at 11:22 PM

Nice mix of the curled bits of mud and the leaf, Todd. The sharpening looks ok, though it seems to be lacking the very high frequency detail -- as if you used too large a radius in your sharpening.

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Comment posted by Krunal Janani on November 14, 2010 at 11:35 PM

This is a beautiful image Todd, the colours look spot on on my monitor, the sharpening also looks ok
& the comp. is too good

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Comment posted by Vance Gese on November 15, 2010 at 12:09 AM

Beautiful textures and pattern and with the leaf, a superb image. Do prefer the repost with the bump in contrast. Well done.

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on November 15, 2010 at 9:36 AM

Nicely done Todd - the composition is very nice, and I like the texture of the mud.

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Comment posted by Eric Good on November 15, 2010 at 3:32 PM

This would be fascinating to study without the leaf, but I love the leafs inclusion. A well seen and crafted image.

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Comment posted by Todd Liotine on November 15, 2010 at 7:32 PM

Thanks to everyone for the comments, here is a version with Tk's sugguestion.

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