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© Michael Kelly

Red

Uploaded: November 02, 2013

Description

Shot against a black background these stand out well.

1/125 f5 ISO 200 75mm

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 75.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Jeff E Jensen November 02, 2013

Oh my, this is fantastic! Wouldn't change a thing. #1551020

Debbie E. Payne November 02, 2013

Me, neither! I love it just as it is. So elegant and colorful. You need to frame this one, Michael! #10888794

Michael Kelly level-classic November 03, 2013

Thanks Jeff and Debbie. Thanks to Sherry to for assisting by holding up the black mat board I used as a background for this which is why I think it comes off as dramatic as it does. I will print this one latter today and see about a frame, Debbie. #10889393

Stephen Shoff November 03, 2013

nice work, Mike #10889394

Peter W. Marks November 03, 2013

Ha Mike, you have answered one of the questions I was going to ask. "A black mat board"- that's simple enough. Now for a more difficult one-what tree/plant/bush is this? #10889736

Michael Kelly level-classic November 03, 2013

Thanks Stephen.

Thanks Peter. This was an ornamental pear tree. Just a lower branch where sherry could hold the background behind the leaves.
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Elaine Hessler November 03, 2013

Beautiful colors Mike-they show up really nicely against the background.

I don't mean to be a party pooper, but IMHO. the most prominent leaf on the left is not in the field of focus, and it keeps drawing my eye from the leaves that are in focus, especially the pretty one on the right. #10889910

Michael Kelly level-classic November 03, 2013

Elaine you are correct that there are several leaves in the group that are not as sharp as I would like including the one you mention. I did print it though and the impression in the print is not as strong as the monitor version. I wanted to go and reshoot this but Sherry thought I was being to much of a perfectionist and liked what I had so I went with it as shown. #10889915

Elaine Hessler November 03, 2013

I'm glad that the print looks better. I can definitely see it hanging on a wall-what size? #10889995

Beth Spencer November 03, 2013

I really like the contrast of the colors, they are very dramatic! I bet the print looks great! #10890019

Susan Williams November 03, 2013

This is so pleasing to the eye. I love the gentle focus against the strong contrast of colors on the black background. Well-balanced comp, too. #10890024

Peter W. Marks November 04, 2013

"Ornamental pear tree"? Why didn't I know that Mike as we have a Bradford pear, one of the cultivars of those trees in our own back yard! Our's never gets those beautiful red leaves but your image peeked my curiosity and after a bit of minor research it appears that the cause could be that here in the mid/southern part of the Midwest our climate is relatively mild and our leaves stay green well into late November. Then any sudden and hard frost will cause the leaves to drop before they get to turn red.
So thanks again Mike for keeping my brain neurons firing on five of the six cylinders!
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Rita K. Connell level-classic November 04, 2013

the colors and detail is very nice. love the contrast of red next to the black. I did notice one leaf glad it prints well. Love seeing all the veins. great job #10890508

Dale Hardin November 04, 2013

Been out of town so am late to the game, but am on board as an admirer of this image. The background was the kicker. Well done. #10890914

Michael Kelly level-classic November 04, 2013

Thanks Elaine. Obviously it is still soft on the print but it does not grab attention as much. Right now it is printed 8X10 borderless but I will probably go to a standard mat on a 16X20 frame which will make the print 11X14.

Thank you Beth. The red against the glossy black BG looks really good on the print.

Thank you Susan, I think that is why Sherry liked it so well too.

Peter I don’t know why you did not know, but for me I had to ask Sherry and we have one in our yard. The one In this picture is about a mile from our house and was gorgeous while ours is still mostly green with some frost burn. There does not seem to be a reason for the great disparity when thigs are that close.

Thank you Rita and Dale. Probably not my best effort, but it does have a very pleasant look overall. Dale that black BG printed on glossy paper really pops this one.
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Kalena Randall November 06, 2013

Beautiful shot! I love the color, details, and the simplicity of this! It gives me a sense of calm. #10892510

lisa anderson November 11, 2013

I love this shot as well, but I did notice the slightly softer focus leaf, only because people in the club comment on that stuff with my shots so often :) I really like your composition here. I find it hard to keep these shots beautiful and simple, but you pulled it off imho #10896627

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