Posted by Mark Windom on November 10, 2007 at 10:08 PM
Let's see who can guess what kind of leaf this is. Taken in Washington Park Arboretum (uncomfortably close to the UW for this Coug).
D2Xs, 105, f16
Posted by Simon Allenby on November 10, 2007 at 10:43 PM
Mark,
No idea what type of leaf, however, I think the image is terrific.
Regards, Simon
PS -- I'm surprised that you would get that close to Husky country. Seriously, the Arboretum is a great place to shoot, but those who may not be aware, you should be very careful with anything of value you leave in your vehicle while you are exploring the area, there have been lots of car break-ins.
Posted by Rick Lamb on November 10, 2007 at 11:43 PM
I'm thinking maybe a rhododendron but hey I am NOT sure at all.
The arboretum is wonderfully close to Husky Country!!! But I also agree that it is plagued with crime.....sigh.
Dang cool shot Mark!! Nice juxtaposition/contrast of what appears to be both the top and bottom of the same type of leaf.
Posted by Mark Windom on November 10, 2007 at 11:55 PM
Rick, you're correct in one respect...this is the under- and top-side of this type of leaf. It is not a rhodie, however.
The amount of broken glass you see in the small turnout parking areas around the arboretum are testament to what you have to be concerned about when visiting this area. I usually try to park in the lot at the "visitor center". The arboretum is a great place to shoot in all seasons.
Simon, I usually go decked out in full Cougar regalia...haven't been assaulted, yet.
Posted by John Williams on November 11, 2007 at 11:20 AM
No clue Mark, but that is a great photo. How did you get the moisture on the white leaf and not on the brown, I love how it all contrasts.
Posted by Mark Windom on November 11, 2007 at 2:11 PM
Slavomir wins the prize...
Posted by Mark Hudon on November 11, 2007 at 2:20 PM
Great shot.
Posted by Mark Windom on November 11, 2007 at 7:30 PM
John, it stopped raining a couple of hours before I found this. The underside of the leaf tends to bead, and therefore hold, moisture whereas the topside of the leaf doesn't, allowing it to dry more quickly.
Posted by Erik Lundh on November 11, 2007 at 10:28 PM
Very cool!,
I love the contrast between the two and it's also tack sharp.
Discussion
9 repliesD2Xs, 105, f16
No idea what type of leaf, however, I think the image is terrific.
Regards, Simon
PS -- I'm surprised that you would get that close to Husky country. Seriously, the Arboretum is a great place to shoot, but those who may not be aware, you should be very careful with anything of value you leave in your vehicle while you are exploring the area, there have been lots of car break-ins.
The arboretum is wonderfully close to Husky Country!!! But I also agree that it is plagued with crime.....sigh.
Dang cool shot Mark!! Nice juxtaposition/contrast of what appears to be both the top and bottom of the same type of leaf.
The amount of broken glass you see in the small turnout parking areas around the arboretum are testament to what you have to be concerned about when visiting this area. I usually try to park in the lot at the "visitor center". The arboretum is a great place to shoot in all seasons.
Simon, I usually go decked out in full Cougar regalia...haven't been assaulted, yet.
This is a magnolia. Nice work.
Slavomir
I love the contrast between the two and it's also tack sharp.