Autumn Leaf

Gallery: LandscapePosted November 14, 2012532 views27 comments

Thank you all very much for your comments on the last image. Very much appreciate your suggestions and thoughts.

I posted this image a couple of years ago but am reposting it after a major re-do in processing the scan, attempting to wring every bit of detail from the transparency, something I seem to be obsessed with lately. Made the image a number of years ago when living in Alaska. Used an old, beat up Pentax 6x7 which I wish I still had (especially every time Eva M. or Ian C. post an image). The image was inspired by one of my favorite images by Ansel Adams, entitled 'Leaf, Glacier Bay National Monument'. Would appreciate your thoughts and suggestions.

Pentax 6x7, 135mm macro, Velvia. M1 scan, Tony Kuyper's masks and other techniques.

Large size image posted as well.

Thanks.

Comments

27 comments

Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on November 14, 2012 at 3:37 AM

Honored to be the first to comment Vance. This has incredible detail! I can stare at it for hours and still find something for my eye to do.The colors are rich and engaging as well and beautifully composed.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on November 14, 2012 at 4:15 AM

Vance,

Oh My! Now I gotta say that this borders on electric and has an almost lithographic look and feel to it - BUT I don't care, this is stunning. The detail is incredible - even spectacular for a little web version. Not sure if there's anything I can add or say, except Oh My!

Lon

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Comment posted by Ian Cameron on November 14, 2012 at 7:45 AM

Very simple study and a beautiful detail being extracted. I like it very much

Ian

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Comment posted by Matt Anderson on November 14, 2012 at 7:49 AM

The fringes are a but neon, but I sure wouldn't change it. What a beautiful specimen you've framed. Gorgeous in every way.

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on November 14, 2012 at 9:22 AM

Vance, The detail and texture in this is just amazing! Great comp and I like your processing with this.

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock, WI

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Comment posted by Harley Goldman on November 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM

Beautiful, Vance!! Gorgeous colors and lines. I love the color contrasts. Excellent image.

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Comment posted by Russell Colletta on November 14, 2012 at 9:44 AM

This is nothing less than truly spectacular - a whole world of detail and light. Amazing!

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on November 14, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Everyone has said everything I could say. I'm just enjoying looking at it!

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Comment posted by scott lanz on November 14, 2012 at 10:24 AM

Could well be the best "leaf" image I've ever seen, Vance. Great job on the vibrant processing, and the detail is amazing.

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Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on November 14, 2012 at 10:38 AM

Richly saturated colors and stunning detail. This is an engaging image. Hard to look away from.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on November 14, 2012 at 10:46 AM

Incredible detail, Vance. And, the colors and placement of the leaves makes for a strong composition. A work of art for sure.

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Comment posted by Eva McDermott on November 14, 2012 at 12:27 PM

The large version is a must see Vance. Excellent detail and color. I am really enjoying the various microcosms of patterns and color. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Kyle L. Krause on November 14, 2012 at 2:33 PM

Truley stunning Vance, the detail and color are just inspiring. A Large print will look Gorgeous.

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Comment posted by David Chauvin on November 14, 2012 at 5:54 PM

This makes me want to touch the screen to feel the texture.

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Comment posted by Paul Gasior on November 14, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Simple beautiful .Great colors and detail

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Comment posted by Robert Dayton on November 14, 2012 at 7:20 PM

I said, "Wow" when I looked at the larger version. The colors are striking, and it is so detailed.

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Comment posted by Tony Kuyper on November 14, 2012 at 9:47 PM

Intense image, but it works for me. Goes beyond real . . . but not believability. Getting the balance to an image is hard sometimes but this one has it nailed.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on November 14, 2012 at 10:34 PM

Spectacular! On every level, this is exceptional. I have been giving some thought to one of those 6x7's myself lately!

Chris

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Comment posted by Joseph Campisi on November 14, 2012 at 11:55 PM

The color and detail in the large version is just fantastic Vance. Congrats!

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Comment posted by Richie Graham on November 15, 2012 at 10:53 AM

In a word...awesome. Love the colors and texture.

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Comment posted by Navin Sarma on November 15, 2012 at 7:47 PM

i like the slight vignette you applied here. i can't imagine what a large print like this would look like - stunning to say the least!

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on November 16, 2012 at 11:06 AM

Yep, I can recall my days in Alaska too, but much too early for Velvia back then. I love it. This truly brings out the best in colors and detail from the old trusty 6x7 and Fuji's finest film. Heck, the Microtek M1 did a fine job on the importing of the image as well.
All technical comments by me, but it really does enhance the total quality of your presentation of this fine closeup scene. A very fine capture and posted image overall, Vance.

For those still using 120 roll film V-50 can still be bought, but, sadly not the same for LF shooters.

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Comment posted by Adrian Klein on November 16, 2012 at 3:41 PM

Love this Vance. Would not change a thing. Beautiful work!

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Comment posted by Zack Clothier on November 17, 2012 at 9:27 AM

This is a real beauty, Vance, love the luminescence of the main leaf. Excellent work.