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Floatin' down the river
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Floatin' down the river

by Carolyn Derstine

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 9, 2011223 views7 comments
I like to watch the leaves come twirling down from the trees and land gently on our creek to float to who knows where. I was trying out my new 180mm macro lens towards evening. So far I love the lens; it gives me more "reach".

The bright spots on the lower left side are actually fish or frog eggs stuck to rocks on the creek bed. I considered cloning them out but decided to leave them in for I felt it added to the "story" of this picture.

Canon Rebel T1i. 180mm macro lens. F/11 for 1/250 sec. ISO 400.

Comments

7 comments
Comment posted by Charlie Baugh on November 9, 2011 at 5:05 PM
Wonderful image Carolyn. I'm like you in liking the skittering wind blown leaves on water, This shot captured a nice dry leaf and I'd guess it really skittered if you have any wind at all. Leaving the bright spots in, whatever they are, is what I'd have done also.
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Comment posted by Hali Sowle on November 10, 2011 at 8:02 AM
This is really nice, I really like the contrast of the dry leaf on the water, great reflection and colors. Glad you left the bright spots in, they aren't a distraction (imo)
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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 10, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Beautifully composed. You've got a very nice balance in this image. Details are great. congrats on the new lens, looks like ittle be loads of fun
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Moats on November 10, 2011 at 12:44 PM
Hey Carolyn, cool find, love the reflections.
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Comment posted by Jim Hackley on November 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM
Wonderful picture, how many times over the years have we all watched leaves going down a stream, I like the patterns in the water and the leaf reflection, well seen and well done.
Registered on September 17, 2009, 302 Posts, 5535 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on November 14, 2011 at 8:34 PM
I absolutely love this shot, Carolyn. The colors are gorgeous, the details are beautiful... and all those swirls and ripples in the water seem to echo the curves of the leaf. The curly stem is the icing on the cake. Gorgeous! I'd hang this on my wall.
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by David E Lester on November 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Super photo of a season ending....Love it!!
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