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May 2015 GOTM

Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted March 5, 2015621 views11 comments

Fern Spring Rest

Maple leaves nestled among the stones at Fern Spring in Yosemite Valley.

Nikon D-7100
Nikkor DX 18-140
TK's Masks
Cropped to 4x5 ratio
November 2014

Please see the large version. Thank you!

Your thoughts are always appreciated.

--P

Comments

11 comments

Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on March 5, 2015 at 7:23 PM

This works well, Preston. I like the position of the leaves in the frame. Overall this is nicely composed and the various elements come together for a great image.

Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments

Comment posted by Wayne Jones on March 5, 2015 at 11:04 PM

Well-seen, Preston. The comp works well, but I feel that the position of the gently-shaded area on the bottom works against this image. While the brighter leaf in the upper right seems to dominate because of the light, the size of the lower-central leaf seems to beg for attention at the same time that the light there gives me the feeling that it's sort of fading away. I enjoy the elements separately, but in combination, I get sort a a sinking feeling when my eye is drawn to the bottom. (Warning, this may have something to do with me being left-handed, and somewhat dyslexic.

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Registered on April 18, 2007, 953 Posts, 6435 Comments

Comment posted by Igor Doncov on March 6, 2015 at 2:26 AM

The leaves look very natural Preston and the processing is excellent. I'm particularly attracted to the foliage in the lower left area, probably because of how the light plays off their surface.

Registered on November 22, 2014, 189 Posts, 2733 Comments

Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on March 6, 2015 at 11:06 AM

I love these intimate little landscapes. So rich in color and detail. Lovely

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Comment posted by Bill Reid on March 6, 2015 at 12:11 PM

A very nice intimate scene with very nice tones and colors Preston. I might be tempted to darken the lower left as it pulls my eye a bit. Your usual very natural processing and nicely done.

Registered on January 27, 2013, 65 Posts, 2460 Comments

Comment posted by gary phillips on March 6, 2015 at 4:58 PM

Well now, after Wayne's last image, I have to ask if the leaves were placed or natural? Just kidding! I could care less one way or the other. I like the comp and the light on the upper leaves. Nice detail throughout.

Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments

Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on March 6, 2015 at 5:21 PM

I can almost see the curled leaves in 3D!!! Not sure how you pulled that one off, but it is a really gorgeous effect (better seen in the large version)>

Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments

Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on March 7, 2015 at 7:18 AM

Well seen. Beautiful intimate landcape scene. Love all the details one can explore

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Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on March 7, 2015 at 11:33 AM

Hi Preston,

I like how the soft lighting produced some depth to the curls and wrinkles in the leaves. My eye goes for the bright yellow leaf which provides the strength in the composition.....................Jim

Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments

Comment posted by Harley Goldman on March 9, 2015 at 5:43 PM

Nice scene, but I might consider a gradient from the lower left corner toward the upper right and brightened in the lower mid tones. I can send you an example later if it doesn't make any sense (I only have Elements at work and it lacks a lot of tools).

Registered on November 19, 2003, 586 Posts, 11271 Comments

Comment posted by Elizabeth Holbrook on September 20, 2015 at 11:24 AM

Beautiful composition. This is why I love fall and all the turning leaves and it's just around the corner. Thanks for sharing.

Registered on May 6, 2015, 43 Posts, 221 Comments