CPL leaf series #1

Gallery: FloraPosted December 16, 2012142 views12 comments

Nikon D600, 150mm, F/14, 1/2sec, ISO 250... mirror up 2 sec delay on remote release. always use a tripod

Another leaf series, now done with a CPL. Yes I finally bought one...
The last leaves to fall were these Scarlet Oak leaves, along with Poplar leaves. Hope you enjoy the post, comments appreciated.

Comments

12 comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on December 16, 2012 at 4:20 PM

Albert: In this day of RAW capture and WB massaging the polarizer is still an indispensable filter. Made a real nice difference in this image which is just excellent. Wonderful combo of colors and shapes. 2 thumbs up! >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Reed on December 16, 2012 at 4:33 PM

Albert.
Fantastic use of a polarizer. This scene pops due to the nice contrast in oak to poplar colour.

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Comment posted by John Clulow on December 16, 2012 at 7:10 PM

I agree totally with the comments already posted. And I give it three thumbs up....

Registered on November 1, 2012, 155 Posts, 1079 Comments

Comment posted by Pat Sampson on December 16, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Beautiful harmony and balance in the color palette and structure of the composition respectively Albert.

pat

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Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on December 16, 2012 at 9:55 PM

Albert - Excellent call on buying and using the CPL here - it has tamed all the reflections and brought forward deep colors. Excellent assortment that does not confuse.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments

Comment posted by Yun Gao on December 16, 2012 at 11:26 PM

Great balance of color and light, Albert. The interesting shapes and detail keep the eye moving around the frame. I just bought a CPL last month.

Registered on September 11, 2012, 267 Posts, 1621 Comments

Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on December 17, 2012 at 7:56 PM

Albert:
Beautiful. Good details and really like the varying shapes, coloring and texture in the leaves.

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Comment posted by Miro Susta on December 18, 2012 at 5:04 AM

Hi Albert,
With simple set-up you have created striking and intriguing abstract image, proving that you that you don’t need much for great photographs. The lighting, exposure and focusing is exactly as it should be, creating a tack sharp image.

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Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on December 18, 2012 at 11:23 AM

Excellent comp and colors, Albert! Beautiful shapes and textures. Very nicely done!

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on December 19, 2012 at 6:22 AM

Hmmm...looks like this might be something I would like to try out too! I love all the detail & textures here!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 20, 2012 at 10:19 AM

Albert, this is a great, intimate view of fallen leaves. I especially like the subtle red glow of the two oak leaves and how they contrast with the bluish sky reflections in the aspen leaves. Since for me the 4 leaves mentioned above are the points of interest, I think cropping a bit from the right edge would improve the balance.

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 1, 2013 at 2:38 PM

Marvelous color, Albert! And, your comp works very well. Superb work.

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