Leaves

Gallery: LandscapePosted July 4, 2012288 views18 comments

A nice grouping of devil's club leaves that were all close to being in the same plane. Found along a trail south of Anchorage, Alaska a few years ago. Would appreciate any and all comments of this image.
4x5, 120mm, warm polarizer. M1 scan, Tony Kuyper's luminosity masks.

Have attached a larger size image.

Thanks.

Comments

18 comments

Comment posted by David Edwards on July 4, 2012 at 5:21 AM

A beautiful shot of the leaves Vance. Great light and color... such a nice mix of green and yellow. I also like your comp and framing. My only observation would be to darken the bits of grass under the leaves at the rh bottom corner and middle bottom edge to keep those leaves popping down there, but it's only a very minor thing. Great shot.

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Comment posted by Alister Benn on July 4, 2012 at 6:54 AM

Simple and effective... This works very well and would no doubt make an equally appealing black and white.

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Comment posted by Walt Sterneman on July 4, 2012 at 8:32 AM

Good detail in the leaves and I like the way the gaps are black rather than showing a messy scene there. Nice repeating patterns and as mentioned good light.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on July 4, 2012 at 9:57 AM

Wonderful! The large version is especially impressive and very enjoyable to look at. Fantastic detail!

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on July 4, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Very nice. Light, shapes and colors all working together in harmony

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on July 4, 2012 at 11:12 AM

The large version is very nice, Vance. I like how the leaves collectively cover almost the entire scene, and yet have an individual look to each leaf as well. Processing looks good too, especially with the over-powering amount of green here.

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Comment posted by John Williams on July 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM

Beautiful green Vance. I bet those unfamiliar with Devil's club don't realize how big these leaves are! I agree with the thought of darkening the grass in the lrc.

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on July 4, 2012 at 1:33 PM

Beautiful greens and subtle light Vance. Very nice.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on July 4, 2012 at 4:43 PM

You continue to amaze me how you can take such a simple element and turn it into something of such amazing beauty!

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Comment posted by Peter Richter on July 4, 2012 at 4:56 PM

Vance, the plainness of your composition just makes the difference for me and helps me to concentrate on the delicate patterns. I enjoy the amazing details especially in the larger version.

Peter

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on July 4, 2012 at 8:38 PM

Lovely patter. I like the variation in color and tone that concentrates interest towards the center of the frame. Don't know why but this reminds me of Ansel Adams, 'cept in color.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on July 4, 2012 at 9:51 PM

Wonderful light and contrast Vance. Excellent tonal range. I too can image this would make an equally pleasing B&W.

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Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on July 5, 2012 at 5:50 AM

Really well grouped leaves you found, Vance. In your chosen comp, they make a wonderful pattern.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on July 5, 2012 at 9:43 AM

Very nice comp and light, Vance. Reminds me of another favorite of yours http://www.naturephotographers.net/imagecritique/ic.cgi?a=vp&pr=179358&CGISESSID=0bdc02950f0f60e1ffbcc8c911324a4a&u=27684). The shapes and lines are a pleasure.

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on July 5, 2012 at 5:02 PM

Pass me the tomatos and I will make me a very fine salad. Very lovely simple green shot that is instantly appealing. I expect you'll tell me the leaves are poisonous now.

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Comment posted by Tom Haxby on July 6, 2012 at 7:13 AM

What I like about this, besides it being from Alaska, are the different sizes of leaves, the lines of the vein patterns, the slightly different hues of green. Wonderful scene well captured.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on July 6, 2012 at 2:47 PM

Vance, just simple and beautiful. Your processing I think is fabulous - the color is natural and vibrant but not overstated. The large version is just outstanding - with great details and texture. Excellent work as always!

Lon

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Comment posted by Anil Rao on July 9, 2012 at 4:06 AM

The color and luminosity of these leaves is striking. I find the sense of reality here to be very refreshing.

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