Anyone that frequents the macro forum knows that I have been posting a series of 'leaf on water' shots. Of course I had tons of rejects from those shoots....OOF leaf, bad leaf position etc. but on some of them, the water patterns and/or reflections were just too good to waste. Thank heaven there's the OOTB forum! :D
NR, levels, saturation, contrast....but at slightly higher settings that normal. A small amount of surface blur.
12-06-2010, 12:37 PM
denise ippolito
Ken, Wonderful colors and flow! How much of the full frame is this? I think the vertical comp works well- it really pulls you into the image.:)
12-06-2010, 12:45 PM
Ken Childs
Thanks, Denise!
This represents only about 20% of the original frame.
12-06-2010, 01:06 PM
denise ippolito
It held up well. Thanks. :)
12-06-2010, 03:36 PM
Christopher Miller
Beautiful abstract, Ken. Very relaxing. I like the gradual blurring from bottom to top. Well done!
12-06-2010, 06:25 PM
Andrew McLachlan
Nicely done Ken, love the look of the water here.
12-06-2010, 07:35 PM
Julie Kenward
Love the colors Ken! You got some beautiful patterns going here with lots of great motion. For me, the top half is almost too OOF - if this weren't such a bit crop I'd say use the bottom half only as a horizontal and call it good.
I know what you mean about all the rejects...it's amazing how one little thing can totally wreck these water images!
12-06-2010, 09:46 PM
Kerry Perkins
Very peaceful image. I like the colors and abstract look. Glad you kept it! :cool: I do like the gradient blur in the capture.
12-07-2010, 07:38 AM
Anita Bower
Lovely colors and lines and motion. The center of the image is especially fascinating. I was thinking the upper right needed to be lighter or the lower left darker.
12-07-2010, 02:29 PM
Patti Edens
I don't have anything new to add, but did want to mention that I also like the colors and pattern you were able to capture.