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Kaushik Balakumar
10-14-2008, 04:52 AM
Found this interesting leaf which reminded me of fire. Placed the leaf against another maroon leaf for a contrasting BG.
Placing again was tricky. After several thoughts, I finally decided to place it in such a way that the veins in the BG leaf diverge/spread outwards from behind the main yellow leaf.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3227/2941372118_0e4b2bd83d_o.jpg

Would like to know your thoughts, critiques.

Nikon D300 + Nikkor 105mm VR micro + tripod
f/13, 1/8, ISO200
Ed Vatza
10-14-2008, 05:50 AM
Very cool Kaushik. I like it a lot. The colors complement each other very well. The image is very sharp and the detail excellent. And I think you hit it spot on with the direction of the veins. And the shape of the leaf fits the title perfectly. Excellent job!
Bruce Murden
10-14-2008, 06:20 AM
Kaushik, this is a lovely image. Good job working the comp until you were happy -- this one works very well! Great colors & framing. A winner in my book.
Julie Kenward
10-14-2008, 07:42 AM
I think you nailed it, too. Everything looks good and the overall image is really cool to sit and stare at. Nicely done!
Grady Weed
10-14-2008, 10:22 AM
The veins certainly look like fire spreading outward and the leaf is a real winner of choice. Now this is outward thinking. Well done.
Chris Starbuck
10-14-2008, 12:09 PM
What everybody else said! Very thoughtful comp, well executed.
Chris
Kaushik Balakumar
10-14-2008, 04:38 PM
Thank you all. Glad that you liked the image.
Gus Cobos
10-14-2008, 07:53 PM
Great composition and image. The color rendition is superb. You have razor sharp details, and the textures are fantastic. I like the dual contrasting colors of the leaves...congrats...very well done...:cool:
Mike Moats
10-15-2008, 01:15 PM
Hey Kaushik, very cool and interesting shape in the leaf. I like the postion and the BG leaf with the diagonal veins working at the top. Great color and contrast.
Nagesh Mula
10-15-2008, 06:09 PM
Hey Kaushik, Nice innovative shot. I liked the composition and color variation very much.
Robert O'Toole
10-15-2008, 07:38 PM
Excellent Kaushik just great. congrats. simple and beautiful.

Robert
Joanna Trescott
10-16-2008, 11:09 AM
Kaushik- Your composition is perfect. I like the way the tip of the yellow leaf blends into the vein of the darker. The colors are complimentary and you did a great job on exposure and sharpness.
Doug Brown
10-18-2008, 11:01 AM
Just a super image Kaushik!