Folds of Green

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Posted by Eric Hahl on May 12, 2007 at 9:15 PM

Hey all, It's been a little while since I've gotten to take any shots and post anything new. Not that I really have time with all the work around the house that needs done. I was out cleaning up some yard debris this morning and took notice of this Hasta. I just had to try and capture something. My wife called the shot Folds of Green.

Canon 5D, ISO100, 100 macro. Lots of dust removal.

Posted by Darren White on May 12, 2007 at 9:32 PM

Eric,

This screams Fine Art....

Well done.....wish you could have joined us this morning.....the light was spectacular.....

Cheers

Posted by Ned Fenimore on May 12, 2007 at 9:36 PM

This "hasta" be one of your best yet... (I know you were waiting for that..)

Seriously, though - in total agreement with Darren.. the composition and design here is wonderful. I just can't find anything I would change..

The light was perfect this morning, all right.. dead calm... couldn't have ordered a morning more perfect for NW streams..

Posted by Eric Hahl on May 12, 2007 at 9:42 PM

Yeah, wish I coulda gone with you guys this morning. Can't wait to see what you captured.

Posted by Janet Bentley on May 13, 2007 at 12:23 PM

Nice, nice, nice.....

Posted by Ian Camp on May 13, 2007 at 9:14 PM

Wow. That's gorgeous.

Posted by Ryan DesJardins on May 14, 2007 at 1:45 AM

Absolutely excellent!!

Posted by Eric Hahl on May 14, 2007 at 11:13 AM

Thanks all!

Posted by Elizabeth Kimes on May 14, 2007 at 1:02 PM

Very nice Eric! I especially like the way you captured the glow in the top leaf. With all the lines I bet this one would be great in black & white as well

Posted by Catherine Reilly on May 16, 2007 at 3:14 AM

Wow! That's terrific, Eric! Love it. And fine art it is, too. Oh, gracious, I think you should post it in Flora, too. I don't think I've ever seen Hosta portrayed so beautifully.

Posted by Tom Kloster on May 17, 2007 at 1:13 AM

Beautiful image, Eric. The element that makes it stand out for me are the fine, light edges of the leaves, and how they create amazing depth for this sort of image -- beautiful! I would have been tempted to go too wide on this sort of image, given how hosta grow, and that this was likely part of a much larger patch of foliage. Your composition is just right - wide enough to give context, but close enough to reveal a level of detail and beauty that wouldn't be noticed at first glance. Nice!

If this were growing in my yard, there would be giant holes in the leaves and a small army of slugs crawling over every surface...

Tom

Posted by Mark Hudon on May 19, 2007 at 11:02 PM

Damn, Eric! Sweet, sensual, etc, you suck!