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Horsetails and Ferns

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Posted by Ned Fenimore on May 7, 2007 at 11:53 PM
Some ferns along Cedar Creek in Washington State yesterday afternoon.. I printed it big this evening and it is incredible in it's detail..



Canon 1D Mark II
Canon 24-70L at 45mm
ISO-100, f/11 at 1/5 second
Posted by Darren White on May 8, 2007 at 12:08 AM
Looks incredible too....

my eye tends to go to that dark spot in the center on the left....other then that it's perfect!!!! :toast:
Posted by Ned Fenimore on May 8, 2007 at 9:28 AM
Thanks Darren - these are growing in abundance around the mill.. :cool:
Posted by Marc Adamus on May 8, 2007 at 10:16 AM
I think I might darken it just slightly to pull out even more definition/separation but I really like it, Ned.
Posted by Tim Goodspeed on May 8, 2007 at 10:46 AM
I hate horsetails! The vacant lot across the street from my house is a breeding ground and they invade our garden. Difficult to appreciate an image of something despised so much...but I do like the fern.
Posted by John Lehmkuhl on May 8, 2007 at 12:04 PM
This is a great shot ! I'm sure the details are amazing...
Posted by Ian Camp on May 8, 2007 at 12:57 PM
What a great combination of greens and textures. I, too, would like to see it a tad darker. (I'm on my work monitor, so take that with a grain of salt.) I'm of the horsetail-loving sect. Now if you posted a photo of vinca...
Posted by Eric Hahl on May 8, 2007 at 12:59 PM
I agree with the masses, just a tad darker would do it.
Posted by Janet Bentley on May 9, 2007 at 12:17 AM
Ned, on my monitor your color looks right on. Spring greens are amazingly bright and intense, and I find they are easily oversaturated. Looks like you pretty much nailed it. Your frame with continuous color and texture from one edge to the other is my kind of look - so I love it.

Posted by Ned Fenimore on May 9, 2007 at 1:16 AM
Thank you for your comments... The ferns were indeed pretty light based on the light I was working with. This ended up being as close to the actual scene as I could get it. When I looked at it, the image reminded me a lot of Jerry Greer's work - something I have admired for a long time now..