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Hackberry

by Youssef Ismail

Gallery: FloraPosted January 4, 2012136 views14 comments
This is my last photo in my Neighborhood Leaves Series. It was fun making these and I am already thinking ahead to spring. Only problem is trying to figure out how to get leaves when they are up on the tree? Any ideas?

Here is a progression and compilation of all the part of the Hackberry. These leaves came from a tree right out my studio window which I look at across my street. Trees are very cool.

Comments

14 comments
Comment posted by Bob Duff on January 4, 2012 at 11:39 AM
Youssef, I've really enjoyed following this series. I really appreciate the simple but very effective compositions. They tell a great story. Looking forward to your next series. Great work.
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Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on January 4, 2012 at 12:05 PM
I have also enjoyed this series as well , beautifully presented and very effective in showing the passing of time for the life of a tree..
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Graham on January 4, 2012 at 12:28 PM
Youssef, this has beautiful lighting, beautiful colors and simplicity and richness.
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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 4, 2012 at 12:32 PM
It's been a very nice series and this one fits nicely. The lighting and layouts are very striking.
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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 4, 2012 at 1:14 PM
Youssef: 2 thumbs up for this image in particular and the series in general. Showing the disparate stages is brilliant IMO. >=))>
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Comment posted by Michael Lowe on January 4, 2012 at 3:40 PM
Excellent presentation. :toast:
Registered on February 11, 2004, 777 Posts, 5252 Comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on January 4, 2012 at 4:35 PM
wonderful series, and this is also gorgeous. The black BG set the leaves off perfectly. Great colours and form.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Brigitte Lorenz on January 4, 2012 at 4:44 PM
beautiful light, great colors and composition...excellent work, Youssef!!!!

Bigitte
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 4, 2012 at 9:39 PM
Hi Youssef :wavey: Congrats!! You presented us with a fine series of posts depicting the life of beautiful leaves. I enjoyed them all, especially the last post.
Albert Darmo
Canada
Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Dayton on January 4, 2012 at 10:12 PM
A very artistic rendition, Youssef. I'm looking forward to yur spring postings.
Registered on November 11, 2008, 281 Posts, 3958 Comments
Comment posted by Barbara Sammons on January 5, 2012 at 4:47 PM
Youssef, this has been a great series, beautiful compositions, lovely lighting, always treasures to view. I look forward to your spring series. Thanks so much for sharing your talents with us all.
Registered on September 20, 2009, 109 Posts, 323 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on January 7, 2012 at 8:09 AM
i think this is the best of your series, Youssef - an excellent arrangement with a narrative to it, beautifully coloured
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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on January 7, 2012 at 10:33 AM
I like the beautiful simplicity of this photo and also the story it tells. The comp and lighting are great and I think all the extra black space around your objects helps add to the beauty and focus. This has been an interesting series; I think I like this one the best!
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 12, 2012 at 3:01 PM
What beautiful light and colors! A very elegant composition Youssef.
Take care.
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