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RainGems_Long Pd-16

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted September 6, 20172,290 views6 comments

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Thanks for your comments on the black and white version of this that I posted yesterday. This color version is not cropped as tightly because the concentration is more on the color and composition, rather than fine details. I decided to post this because Dennis Plank just commented that the hole in the leaf would work in the color version even though he does not like it in the B&W. Interesting thought, Dennis. I think I see what you mean.

Canon 5D3; Canon 24-105 mm..
1/100 sec. @ f/11; ISO 320
Hand-held from canoe

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on September 6, 2017 at 8:14 PM

I like this in color as well, Wayne. Both images are really beautiful. It's interesting how the b&w treatment seemed to "heal" most of the indications of decay except the hole.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments

Comment posted by Albert Darmo on September 6, 2017 at 8:16 PM

Hi Wayne

looks like were in for a floating leaf contest sad

The colors are beautiful, so i prefer this to the B&W version.

Albert Darmo
Canada

Registered on November 25, 2008, 1386 Posts, 11978 Comments

Comment posted by Mark Seaver on September 7, 2017 at 11:09 AM

Yes, this leaf looks familiar, Wayne. The subtle colors in the leaf and the water drops look great here. I also like the comp.

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Comment posted by Bill Leggett on September 7, 2017 at 12:08 PM

Wayne, I saw the B&W and I much prefer this. Having cut my photographic teeth working with B&W in the darkroom, I know how impressive it can be. Having said that, this version has the nuance of color gradient on the leaf, and in particular on the stem, that would be difficult or impossible to convey in B&W. Wonderful presentation.

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Comment posted by Paul Breitkreuz on September 7, 2017 at 12:23 PM

Wayne, a very calm, peaceful and beautiful image....... laugh

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Comment posted by David Schoen on September 7, 2017 at 1:18 PM

Really difficult deciding whether the black-and-white version or the color version is more interesting. They are different. They each have their own attractions. The black-and-white version is attractive to me because of its simplicity yet the complexity of the water droplets and the color is also appealing. Thanks for showing both images.

Registered on November 6, 2006, 1213 Posts, 4587 Comments