Vibrant Colors

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 23, 2011206 views11 comments

Another one from the “Twannbachschlucht”. This is taken early November. I came back to take some fall shots since the last time I had visited this gorge the fall colors hadn’t been at its peak but unfortunately I was too late……the trees were already bare…all leaves were laying on the ground. While hiking back I saw this leaves laying on the ground. Thought this would be a great contrast to all those “faded” leaves laying around. Hope this one works.
Techs: Nikon D700, 16-35 lens (@35mm), ISO 200, 8sec, f11, polarizer

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11 comments

Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 23, 2011 at 3:44 PM

Hi Bill, I think this works really well. It makes a nice image showing the end of the fall season and makes you think of what is ahead. The large version especially shows amazing detail and clarity. I like this alot...really well done! I have been out cutting some wood today for the long, cold winter nights ahead. Cheers.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI.

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Comment posted by Joel Hazelton on November 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM

I love this, great contrast. I especially enjoy all the different shades of brown.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on November 23, 2011 at 6:00 PM

Wonderful details in this image, Bill. I really like the colors of the one leaf and the brown background works so well so show off this leaf. The brown leaves are also quite interesting with their various textures and shades of brown.

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Comment posted by Richard Teller on November 23, 2011 at 6:38 PM

I like the way the bright leaf really adds a point of interest to the image, it really draws the eye. Fine image.

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Comment posted by Todd Bielby on November 23, 2011 at 8:06 PM

I like this a lot but I think a slight smaller crop would benefit this shot a great deal.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 23, 2011 at 8:18 PM

I really like the details in all the fallen leaves. The colored one stands out very well against this bg, but I'm thinking it might have been interesting to make a compostion of the mat of dead leaves that didn't include it. This is very nice, it engages my imagination. I like it

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM

The color contrast of that lone leaf against the background of bronze, almost metallic looking leaves is quite striking Bill! I agree with Todd about a smaller crop. I like it as is, but a crop would make this an even stronger image IMO. Maybe a vertical or almost square crop would work well here.

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Comment posted by Stan Rose on November 23, 2011 at 9:55 PM

Neat! I like the coppery look to the dead leaves, and the 'standout' is nice too. I wouldn't crop it--the surrounding leaves add to the isolation here--the more of the surroundings the better.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 24, 2011 at 5:37 AM

The the rich color and detail in the brown leaves elevate this image from the typical image of this type.

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Comment posted by Gary McGhee on November 24, 2011 at 2:28 PM

Certainly works for me Bill, the contrast in colour is excellent. I also think a slightly tighter crop may enhance this a bit more.

Gary.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM

Bill,

This works beautifully! Of course in my jaded mind I can't help think the leaf is placed - but quite honestly, who cares? And from your description, it's not, so what's my point? Heck if I know. I think this is wonderful. I love the contrast between the almost metalic bronze, copper and golden tones surrounding the vibrant colors of the maple leaf. I like this very much.

Lon

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