Fall Leaves IV

Gallery: FloraPosted October 24, 2011236 views12 comments

Photo was taken using the same setup as prior post. Zeiss 35mm w/polarizer, mirror up, cable, tripod and diffused window light.

Fall leaves were placed with some purposeful intent. No rocks!! Bruce K...I have some oak acorns...maybe next time!! I deployed characteristics like the successful comp with acorns and chestnut from three years ago. However, the original had a special still-life mood with darker movements of light and larger size of items. This frame is brighter throughout and elements are smaller...w/more emphasis on the leaves... significant differences. Ken S

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Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 24, 2011 at 10:43 AM

I love leafscapes, and this one is a beauty. Great texttures and color, and wonderful composition.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on October 24, 2011 at 12:04 PM

Great composition! I love the colors and textures like Bill mentioned. The sheen off of the nut is wonderful.

Somehow, I am yearning for a little more canvas on the right side. to my, inexperienced, eyes, the photo seems to be leaning to the right, ,,,as the balance of space is cut off from that side. Maybe a little more on the bottom too?.....

Does anybody else see that?

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on October 24, 2011 at 2:47 PM

Wonderful fall photo! Great variety of colors and textures; especially like presence of the nuts. Nice lighting, comp, and focus.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 24, 2011 at 6:51 PM

I really like these leafscapes. Great colors and textures in this one.

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Comment posted by Craig Strand on October 24, 2011 at 7:47 PM

Absolutely gorgeous Ken, love the arrangement comp. and the autumn colors just are outstanding. Well done!

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Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on October 24, 2011 at 7:53 PM

You have a great eye for these compositions, Ken. I like the variety of color in this image and as usual it is well composed.

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on October 24, 2011 at 11:46 PM

Lucy, I concur w/the tight right and lower borders. Your observation is tracking with one of the more difficult obstacles with these comps. Striking a balance between large items with fine colorful details...vs... packing plenty of items within the frame... not chaotic but flow and ease. It is vexing...you know when you finally have got it...but, getting it is another story. In this case...I wanted balance from the upper rt leaf with the lower left...the same for the two chestnuts....and a nice lower elevation path...like a flowing z-curve between the two chestnuts. If I could change and redo...not possible with these items as they have dried out too much. ...but if...I would move the lower chestnut up an inch...then take another shot to capture more on the right side...and blend the two shots using photomerge. Ken S

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 25, 2011 at 3:59 AM

Nice fall colors, excellent arrangement. Well done Ken.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 25, 2011 at 11:47 AM

Wonderfully accomplished composition, Ken, all rendered superbly with sharpness and clarity and harmony of colouring. a really fine image in my view !!

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Comment posted by Pat Sampson on October 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

For my tastes, this one is perfect Ken. Superb composition both spatially and with respect to the color. Rich, warm color, subtle light, interesting textures and a very appealing mood. Exceptional image. Regardless of the Fall theme, I'd leave this one on my wall year round.

pat

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 29, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Ken: Striking arrangement and a superbly crafted capture. I'll ditto Pat's comments. 2+ thumbs up! >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 1, 2011 at 6:14 PM

Another masterpiece! Great color, arrangement, and processing.

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