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© Stephen Shoff

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Uploaded: October 27, 2013

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Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 22.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS M

Comments

Dale Hardin October 27, 2013

Excellent exposure, Stephen, to catch the crystals of the snow like that and avoid blown highlights, while maintaining correct coloring etc on the leaves.

Must admit, though, that other than the great exposure, the image, for me, leaves a bit to be desired interest wise. :o] #1550165

Stephen Shoff October 27, 2013

thanks for your comment Dale. Not to worry...viewer interest is an important part of feedback. #10882283

Kalena Randall October 27, 2013

I think this is a very cool, shot, Stephen. I love the simplicity and the uncluttered look of it. I lived in Colorado for many years and it brings back many memories of fall and winter coming together.

Great shot!
#10882327

Jeff E Jensen October 27, 2013

I agree with Dale on all accounts, perhaps a tighter crop would make a difference? #10882365

Susan Williams October 27, 2013

I also like this shot. It shows that the leaves of yellow and various shades of brown and in various stages of natural decay, continued falling after a snowfall. If I happened upon this scene, I would shoot it, too. #10882381

Michael Kelly level-deluxe October 27, 2013

Technically superb! I find I agree though with Dale and Jeff. Perhaps a tighter crop will help. #10882421

Stephen Shoff October 27, 2013

I tried a few crops. None of them really brought out my intended anchor point. This was the best I found. So I might play with it some more but probably won't change it. I'm fairly happy with the overall composition and clarity.

I agree, Susan. Fall leaf clutter on fresh snow is a picture you just have to take a few of each year.

I forget who traveled through Yosemite and into the Eastern Sierra back country earlier this year, but this was taken along the trail at Virginia Lakes. The first sizable storm of the year had gone through about 3 days before. #10882466

Debbra Bailey October 28, 2013

One of the cool things about art in general is how different everyone responds to it! If it works for you Stephen, keep it! :) Great exposure and detail. #10882841

Elaine Hessler October 28, 2013

Uh oh. Do you have snow already???

I love this one-it works for me. Love the contrast of the leaves with the snow. Something on the leaves looks funny to me on my monitor-it almost looks over sharpened-a little pixilated, or is it that weird BP compression? Anyone else see it? It is just in the leaf patterns. If it is only on my end, ignore my comment.

I don't have much else to say, but I do like it! #10883257

Stephen Shoff October 28, 2013

It may be a bit oversharpened. #10883299

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