Oregon Grape Leaf

Gallery: FloraPosted October 24, 201195 views11 comments

This is our official state shrub (I think). Oregon-grape (Mahonia aquifolium, Berberidaceae) is an evergreen shrub related to the barberry. This leaf was so brilliant that I did not touch contrast brightening, saturation or anything but sharpening and I cut down on the highlite glare somewhat. What do you think is the glare still too bright?

E-5, 50mm macro
1/1000 sec @ f10, - 0.7 EV
hand held
spot metering
ISO 1000
manual focus
approx. 80% of FF

Large view

Thanks for C&C.

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on October 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM

I really like the colors in this, Charlie. The colors of fall can be so brillant all on their own without help from us. I think the glare is minimal enough but I am distracted by parts of the leaf being out of focus.

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 24, 2011 at 9:50 PM

You absolutely right about the focus. I'll be looking for another of this type and try to get my SS and aperture better suited.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on October 25, 2011 at 4:03 AM

Nice color & light. Only the leaf bottom-right is disturbing me

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Comment posted by scott lanz on October 25, 2011 at 7:42 AM

I like the colors and light on the subject, but I agree that either the entire leaf should be sharp and that it would be better w/o the partial green leaf in the LRC.

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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on October 25, 2011 at 11:22 AM

No problem for me with any glare, Charlie. Like the subject matter, love the colours and the simple composition. Only the softness of the leaf tip seems a slight shame - otherwise a fine image.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 25, 2011 at 12:32 PM

I like the imperfect nature of your subject, especially the 'bite' out of its edge and the tiny round hole. I am distracted by the green leaf llc, and agree that a greater dof would benefit this image.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on October 25, 2011 at 10:54 PM

There isn't too much glare for me, and I'll echo the other comments about the leaf tip. Otherwise the sharpness is really good.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on October 26, 2011 at 10:03 PM

Hi Charlie

Stunning color and patterns on this leaf, no problem with the glare, but wish you composed with a better POF

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on October 29, 2011 at 1:21 PM

Charlie: This is a very worthy subject IMO and certainly worth revisiting. A few suggestions come to mind. First I would probably use a polarizer to tame some of the glare and saturate the colors a bit more. I would also arrange the leaf in a more diagonal orientation in the frame and lastly I would try to keep the green leaf in the corner out of the shot.>=))>

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Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on October 29, 2011 at 1:53 PM

Thanks Bill. I'm watching for another leaf on the Oregon grape plants to try this again. Your tips will help make the next one better. Perfect I'm not promising.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 1, 2011 at 6:17 PM

An interesting subject, and I like all of Bill's suggestions. (Who doesn't?

) I hope to see another effort on this one from you, Charlie!

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