Frostbitten (+1)

Gallery: LandscapePosted December 13, 2015330 views25 comments

Stopped by the local public garden on my way to work on a frosty morning a couple weeks ago and shot a few leafscapes, including this one of cinquefoil leaves mixed with others. Suggestions, critiques, questions, and other comments welcome. D600, 150 sigma macro, f25, 1/6, iso 200.

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25 comments

Comment posted by Reno DiTullio on December 13, 2015 at 8:33 PM

Most excellent, Scott. A wonderful mix of colors and the frosty edges are "icing on the cake." Well done.

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Comment posted by Jim Greenwood on December 13, 2015 at 8:45 PM

Wow! Extraordinary! Suggestions? Print it big. Display it proudly.

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Comment posted by Chris Chamberlain on December 13, 2015 at 9:00 PM

Wow, sweet! Beautiful color and detail. I might brighten it up just a little more.

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Comment posted by scott lanz on December 13, 2015 at 9:10 PM

Thanks for the comments. After viewing the image as posted, I thought it looked just a bit flat as compared to the version I saved (as sometimes seems to happen wink

), ), so I boosted the contrast a bit in this repost.

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Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on December 13, 2015 at 9:20 PM

Superb, Scott! Your 2d post really brightened up what was already really good! I really like the way the frost limns the leaves and adds texture and drama. devil

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Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 13, 2015 at 10:23 PM

Scott, this is an outstanding collection of frosted leaves, with lots of fine colors and shapes positioned very well within the frame.

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Comment posted by Lon Overacker on December 13, 2015 at 11:56 PM

Scott,

Every once in a while I'll pull out the description of "kaleidoscope." That is perfectly fitting here with all the color and variety of leaves, shapes and levels of frost. This is Fantastic! I love this image.

While I might agree on a slightly brighter presentation, if it were mine, I would take your repost and work over it with some burning down of some areas - or at least mask out some of the increased exposure you added. Specifically the curled, pale-green leaves just near dead center. I think those leaves in particular (and same leaves throughout) are now a bit too bright, almost over bright.

I like the pop and clarity of the repost, but at least for me there are many spots that could be set back to original.

No doubt you've got a winner to play around with.

Lon

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Comment posted by Harry Lichtman on December 14, 2015 at 9:50 AM

Love these frosted leaf type of images. The chosen crop looks pretty perfect, and can often be the most difficult thing to decide on when compsoing for me. Just love it. DOF looks great, nothing I can see to improve upon this. devil

Just saw there was a version with added contrast, and it does have more pop. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Roel Wijtmans on December 14, 2015 at 11:46 AM

So nice that you got frost covered leaves that still have color left, that really makes this photo shine! The diversity and softness of this pic is just addictive to look at. The contrast in the repo is a bit too high for me, I would prefer something between the repo and the original. Excellent work!

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Comment posted by Ed Lowe on December 14, 2015 at 2:09 PM

Sweet! I love these kinds of miniature landscapes of autumn color with a coating of frost. Print this baby and hang it on the wall, Scott.

Ed

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Comment posted by David Schoen on December 14, 2015 at 2:10 PM

Terrrific collection of color and shape and textures. The second image really pops nicely. Well seen.

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Comment posted by Prashant Khapane on December 14, 2015 at 3:15 PM

superb image!

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Comment posted by Nick Bristol on December 14, 2015 at 3:43 PM

Wow! What a wonderful shot this is, Ed. The repost is even better with a little more contrast. Really made it pop.
Excellent work! devil

Nick Bristol
Lone Rock,WI

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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on December 14, 2015 at 7:12 PM

Hi Scott

This is some beautiful composition. frown

The shape of the leaves are so beautiful, that they dont seem real.. and the frosted colors are also remarkably beautiful devil

Albert Darmo
Canada

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Comment posted by Dave Dillemuth on December 14, 2015 at 8:52 PM

Scott,
Wow. Fantastic image. Repost looks great.

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Comment posted by gary phillips on December 14, 2015 at 9:58 PM

Fantastic image, Scott. Love the detail thru out and the repost is even better. Really nice.

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Comment posted by Ken Henke on December 15, 2015 at 1:07 PM

Simply gorgeous! Textures, color, patterns...this image has them all. It would make a sweet print.

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Comment posted by R.Bill Moser on December 15, 2015 at 2:04 PM

Excellent image.

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Comment posted by Dietrich Gloger on December 15, 2015 at 4:24 PM

A very nice potpourri of colors and texture. The repost is an improvement, colors and contrast really pop!

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Comment posted by Ken Smith on December 16, 2015 at 12:17 AM

That is a feast to look at...balanced...colorful and full of intricate textures... Tee - riff- ick!

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Comment posted by Yun Gao on December 16, 2015 at 12:57 AM

Scott, The large version is fantastic! I like it a lot.

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Comment posted by Ryan Shain on December 16, 2015 at 10:22 PM

Scott,

This image is wonderful to take in with the vibrant colors. The hints of frost really add a beautiful element to the scene, and you have masterfully composed the image. Excellent work in photography!!!!!!!!!!

oh the repost is great with the added pop

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Comment posted by Youssef Ismail on December 17, 2015 at 2:32 AM

Scott,

You composed a wonderful photo. The patterns of the leaves is mesmerizing and the frost is like delicious icing. I do like the repost better. Its richer and makes the leaves standout in 3d-esque sort ot way. Well done Sir.

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Comment posted by Bruce King on December 20, 2015 at 4:32 PM

Beautiful photograph Scott. I prefer the larger version of the original post. True it doesn't have the pop the repost does but it has a slightly subdued softness that's very appealing yet still shouts WOW!... A perfect balance.

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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on December 22, 2015 at 11:11 AM

Hey Scott,
Well seen and presented, my vote is for the re-post, just lovely . . . laugh

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