Spotlight on Birch

Gallery: FloraPosted January 9, 201391 views10 comments

I came across this fall scene while hiking in a forest in the Adirondacks of NY. The sunlight was shining through the trees and spotlighting the colorful fall leaves that were still growing from this Birch tree that had fallen to the forest floor.

Canon Rebel T1i. 219mm at F/13 for 1/25 sec. ISO 400. Natural lighting.

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Comment posted by Eirini Pajak on January 9, 2013 at 12:25 PM

I really like these brilliant leafy scenes you find! This really gives a sense of the rays of light piercing into the forest!

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on January 9, 2013 at 5:52 PM

I sure like the back lit leaves, but find the bright areas of the bark too bright and distracting.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on January 9, 2013 at 7:19 PM

I agree with Mark about the bright areas. Trying to bring them down may or may not work. If it doesn't, I recommend leaving it alone.

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Comment posted by Balan Vinod on January 10, 2013 at 6:06 AM

The overall scene is excellent, well seen and captured Carolyn. The bright spots ..yes is a bit distracting...

Balan Vinod

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Comment posted by Gary Reed on January 10, 2013 at 12:46 PM

I like this scene, but its a tough one to shoot with that contrast. Underexpose will give you more room to play next time post. Once highlights are blown, there's no bringing them back.

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on January 10, 2013 at 9:51 PM

Hi Carolyn

Reminds me of a Gauguin painting

love the vibrant colors

Would crop the overexposed birch to the last red leaf.

Albert Darmo

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Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on January 11, 2013 at 5:43 AM

Carolyn:
Love the leaves

vibrant and alive. Would burn down the bright trunk or crop most of it way.

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Comment posted by Bill Fach on January 11, 2013 at 1:49 PM

Carolyn: Great find and a special moment with the light. I agree with the rest regarding the bright BG spots. An exposure blend might be the best remedy but I do like the overall comp and subject. >=))>

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Comment posted by Morris McClung on January 12, 2013 at 11:34 AM

Excellent use of the spotlighting. Ditto on reigning in the brightest parts.

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Comment posted by Giuseppe Guadagno on January 13, 2013 at 6:17 PM

Very creative angle and light, I love the photo Carolyn.
Take care.

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