maple leaves

[Dennis Bishop]

The leaves on the tree weren't all that spectacular, but I liked what was on the ground.

Nikon D3S, 105mm macro lens, ISO 200, f/40, 6 seconds

processing

• Topaz Simplify -- Watercolor II preset, reduced opacity
• Nik Color Efex -- Tonal Contrast and Darken/Lighten Center
• Solid Fill Layer -- the blue complement of the orange in one of the leaves, Darken blend mode, reduced opacity, masked from the two foreground leaves
• four B&W layers -- two Fractalius, Alien Skin Snap Art Stylize Line Art, Topaz Simplify edges; Multiply blend mode, two at reduced opacity
• gradient vignette -- same blue as in fill layer, Multiply blend mode, masked from the two foreground leaves

[Cheryl Slechta]

Dennis, I especially like the gradations of colors and the sense of light and shadows.

[Christopher Miller]

Love the textures and mix of colors, Dennis. Very well seen and processed!

[Nancy Bell]

Your series of techniques really brought out a dramatic interplay of light and colors and shapes! I always appreciate that you list your techniques. I learn something every time. Good composition with the stems and veins of the main leaves radiating upwards and outwards.

[Judy Howle]

Great interplay of lights and darks and wonderful colors; it looks a bit mysterious. Love the glowing look of the front leaf. Excellent processing Dennis (as usual!).

[Kerry Perkins]

I too love the play of light and texture across the scene. The veins of the leaves really compliment the soft colors and tones. Very nice!

[Anita Bower]

This image almost looks real. I know they are simplified a bit, but, they still look like I could read out and touch them. Lovely colors. I like how the leaves fill the frame. Nice work.

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Great colours and light. Well done Dennis.