Leaf

[Kaushik Balakumar]

http://www.pbase.com/bkaushik/image/105688659/original.jpg

Made this image while walking in the nearby woods. The leaf was not originally present - I placed it. Though I searched a lot in the vicinity, to my hard luck I cud not find a better leaf.

Techs:
Nikon D300 + Nikkor 105mm VR micro + tripod
f/6.3, 1/200, ISO200

Critiques and thoughts welcome...

[Julie Kenward]

Another winner, Kaushik! May I ask if the blue BG is the original image or if you "transplanted" a different one? Either way, it really sets off the wood and the green leaf.

I love the curve of the wood with the straight edge of the leaf. It all works for me.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Kaushik, I like it, simple elements, good line on the wood, and good contrast with the leaf. Nice rich color in the BG. Like the balance of the BG and the subject.

[Gordon Craig]

The beauty of this picture lies in its simplicity

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Thank you all for the comments.


Another winner, Kaushik! May I ask if the blue BG is the original image or if you "transplanted" a different one? Either way, it really sets off the wood and the green leaf.

I love the curve of the wood with the straight edge of the leaf. It all works for me.

Julie, u r most welcome to seek clarification on any matter. In fact, I'm glad that you asked instead of having doubts in mind :)
The blue-ish BG is present in the original image itself. And I have not 'transplanted' it.
Here's a screenshot of the image from the library in lightroom in .NEF format - the unprocessed image.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3251/3015511867_615ba8b369.jpg

:)

[Nagesh Mula]

Beautiful composition!!
you kept it very simple and this shines in this picture.