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Uploaded: September 15, 2009 08:48:47

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See another version of this, kindly edited by Nikki McDonald in the discussion thread. I wish there were a leaf contest category--they are quite as lovely as flowers! 08/29/09, Donghu Park, Jiangmen, Guangdong Province, China.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/60 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 375.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Melissa G. Meiselman September 15, 2009

Fantastic macro of these stunning leaves taken with a great sense of composition, ultra sharp detail and terrific shallow DOF, Susan!! #1180770

Tess L. Yee September 15, 2009

Great detail & texture on this wonderful image, Susan! #7945222

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 15, 2009

Thanks so much for the encouragement, Melissa and Tess! Nice to get a comment on this one--spent way too long editing it, wondering all the while if it were worth it! #7945253

Aimee S. McMaster September 15, 2009

...excellent macro Susan...fine detail , pov & dof...Aimee #7945301

Daniella Puente September 15, 2009

Very good macro detail Susan :) #7945377

Cary Rogers September 15, 2009

Very nice macro shot, Susan! great edge detail and image composition! #7945932

Susan Jane Allen level-classic September 15, 2009

Hey guys, thanks so much for the feedback! So, everyone seems to think of this as macro--I'm always wondering if something is close enough to be considered macro. I often think of macro as something close enough to see the eye of an insect. Hmmm... And it's so interesting to see what produces responses in others. I really learn from that. I have other shots I consider better that never get one comment. Must be a "gut" thing. #7946339

Nikki McDonald level-classic September 26, 2009

The category is details and macro, Susan. I have put many shots there that would not qualify under your definition. Check out the finalists and winners in the category.
This one is even better than the one I just commented on -- the lines are superb! #7986480

Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!! #8062937

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 23, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8063960

Susan Jane Allen level-classic October 23, 2009

Thanks, Melissa and Nancy! I've been meaning to put up another version of this pic--a version that Nikki McDonald edited for me. She had suggested a black background, which seemed like a good idea to me, as the brightness in the background does bother me and I had darkened it a little. But her attempt to black out the background was much more successful than mine. Here's her version below (or above--not sure which!) #8064325

Ken Smith level-classic October 23, 2009

Hey Susan, congrats to you!! Love the details in this! #8066770

Patrick Rouzes level-classic October 24, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on this amazing finalist,Susan! #8069570

Nikki McDonald level-classic October 26, 2009

I am so very glad they saw the beauty in this gorgeous macro, Susan. Congratulations on the finalist. I love it! #8076332

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