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last leaf

© Rita K. Connell

last leaf

Uploaded: December 06, 2009 21:57:07

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f6.3,1/20sec,ISO 200 tripod used

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 75.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

Comments

Jeff E Jensen December 10, 2009

Very cool image Rita! The DOF and composition are working well for me. The only distraction is the bit of stick that pops up about in the middle at the bottom. Should be an easy clone. #1214772

Aimee C. Eisaman December 10, 2009

Wow...I can't believe it's still hanging on! Really cool composition and I like the colors in the background...nice DOF! I too think that stick has to go. Other than that you may want to try toning down the light area at the top of the frame. Could even clone some of it in if you wanted to, but it's really not big deal. :~) #8207091

Teresa H. Hunt December 10, 2009

Wow!! really amazing image. Very well done. The DOF is great. . . I do think the top is a bit bright, but Aimee's suggestion should help. I didn't even notice the stick on the bottom. :) #8207202

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 10, 2009

thanks this was taken the day we all went on our hike a couple of weeks ago. I was lucky I had my tripod with me. here is with the stick out and the bright light spot tone down. the cyan evening light color does well with this picture I think. #8207242

Jeff E Jensen December 11, 2009

Awesome! #8207958

Anthony L. Mancuso December 11, 2009

It is a cool shot Rita and the fixes made it stronger...we all know I am a big fan of this much of the time and I'm going to say it again on this one because I REALLY feel it will improve it...VIGNETTE!! This is how I would do it on this image...create new blank layer, paint it black, decrease opacity to 35%, make eraser tool with soft brush as large as it can get, click over leaf 3-4 times. #8208014

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 11, 2009

Ok Tony I did a vignette but not like you said my cs4 has a vignette filter. so tell me how I did. #8208076

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 11, 2009

ok after seeing it upload it appears a little dark so here is one brighten up a little. #8208163

Anthony L. Mancuso December 11, 2009

I like the second vignetted version Rita, I think the leaf really pops now.. #8208178

Aimee C. Eisaman December 11, 2009

YOur second vignetted one looks great! :~) #8208290

Teresa H. Hunt December 11, 2009

Rita your edits look great! I like the second vignetted one the best! :) #8208300

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 11, 2009

thanks everyone I really like this picture, alot. #8208306

Joan E. Hoffman December 11, 2009

I like it a lot too Rita, and definitely vote for the second vignette. #8208445

Debbie E. Payne December 11, 2009

Rita -- I really like this image and what it is "saying". This could be a poster with something like, 'Still Hangin' on During the Hard Times". I like the vignette idea and if you aren't a fan of vignettes, I think this might also benefit with a tighter crop with the leaf in the top right-hand sweet spot. You would eliminate the too-bright bokeh at the top of the original image. #8208468

Dale Hardin December 11, 2009

Rita, this is a lovely shot. I liked it right away. The suggestions were nice enhancements.

While not a fan of vignettes, I must admit that Tony was right for it on this shot. Also agree with Debbie that you might try a small crop. Use the 3x5 vertical format with the lower right corner at the bottom just between the two n's in your name and the top just above the joint in the limb above the leaf.

No matter what you do to this image it is still a winner. Well done. #8208606

Michael Kelly level-deluxe December 11, 2009

Rita I am a me too on this one. I like the last post and the subtle vignette works well even though like Dale I am not a fan most of the time. The original comp is excellent as it really shows of the leaf being alone in the cool wintry weather feel of the BG. DOF and isolation of the subject are great. While I am not opposed to a tighter crop which will emphasize the leaf more don't go so far as to loose that feeling of isolation. In this shot that is the real subject and not the leaf. #8209788

Jeff E Jensen December 11, 2009

I also like the vignette, though like Mike, I'm usually not a big fan. I'm going to have to disagree with Dale on the crop. I like it as is. Like Mike said, the isolation feeling of the shot works really well and I'd really miss it. #8209882

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 11, 2009

thank you dale but I think I am going to leave it as is. I like the feeling it has as jeff and mike said. thanks for all the input. we will see what happen with it. #8209902

Dale Hardin December 11, 2009

It's OK on the crop Rita. I understand and agree on the isolation issue. However, the crop will not change that. Just for your own view, try it and compare the two just to see what you think. I think either way would work well. #8209954

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic December 12, 2009

Love it. I really like your second vignette, low keyed and effective. Good eye for seeing this. #8210262

Rita K. Connell level-classic December 12, 2009

Ok dale I will and post it later. thanks everyone for you help and kind words. #8210272

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