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    While out for a walk seeking macro subjects this leaf simply "grabbed me"! Processed in LR and CS4; I intentionally choose to not clone out the spots as they are part of the leaf and it's imperfections. PS: If I as going to offer this image for sale, then I would remove the spots! (wink wink) :-)

    Camera: 5D2
    Capture date/time: 5 Jul 09; 118am
    Light condition: overcast
    Lens: EF 100
    Focal length: 100
    Extender: none
    Tube: none
    Flash/Comp: none
    ISO: 800
    Exp Prog: Av
    Speed: 1/3 sec
    Aperture: f/32
    Exp Comp: +1 2/3
    Metering: Evaluative
    WB: Auto
    AF Drive: One Shot
    Tripod: yes

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    Jay I really like the colours and textures here. I particularly like the micro veins in the leaves. Did you create any others where the frame was at a different angle from the main stem?

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    Very nice, Jay! I have a few questions!

    Do you know what kind of leaf this is?
    Was it this bright of a green in person or did you enhance it at all in pp? I'm asking because it's LOVELY!
    I like that you put the spine at the ROT's position and went horizontal instead of vertical because it's different and it certainly works. I also would love to know if you tried any other comps - diagonal or vertical - this leaf is really amazing!

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    Jules, thanks so much for your comments. That is the color of the original; probably why it grabbed while I was out walking looking for f/32 subjects. I only sharpened and slightly played with contrast; the original was of the center - no leaf edges.

    I did not try it in other comps - until now, that is! :D

    What do you think? I also tried it with the main vein in the LRHT and it didn't work for me; I think I prefer the vertical.

    PS: I like what you posted regarding critiques!
    Last edited by Jay Gould; 07-11-2009 at 08:26 PM.
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    Very nice leaf Jay!
    Love the colors and texture.

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    Wow,the colours hits you right in the face!
    Fantastic,and the comp is really good.
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    Love the lime green color and the sharp micro-detail, Jay. Great comp, and I slightly prefer the original post to the repost. Wow! What is the plant?

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    Jay, Nice graphic image I like how the veins flow through the frame and the luminance of green. One question why f/32 did you determine that was the only aperture that gave you enough DOF or did you use it as a default aperture.
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    Very striking colors and textures, Jay. I also like the comp, sharpness and the diagonal lines. I think I prefer the original comp to that in the repost, though both work well, IMO. Well done.

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    great use of colour and texture to create an abstract Jay. I like the original post most.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don Lacy View Post
    Jay, Nice graphic image I like how the veins flow through the frame and the luminance of green. One question why f/32 did you determine that was the only aperture that gave you enough DOF or did you use it as a default aperture.
    Hi Don, the Mike Moats assignment was "full DOF" using the smallest available aperture available. :D
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    I like the patterns and composition in the first one, very well done in exposure too. You get a 10 from me :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fabs Forns View Post
    I like the patterns and composition in the first one, very well done in exposure too. You get a 10 from me :)

    Fabs, thank you and everyone for your thoughtful comments.

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    Hi Don, the Mike Moats assignment was "full DOF" using the smallest available aperture available.
    Jay, Mike is an excellent photographer and I am sure also a teacher and I have read his opinions on maximum DOF and agree with him on most parts, good luck with the course.
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    You got a winner and I'm sure you will be removing the spots in the near future Jay !!!!!!

    High impact, simple and so effective ... btw lots of people walk right by this image with camera in hand .. and no picture !!! Big Congrats !!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Alfred Forns View Post
    You got a winner and I'm sure you will be removing the spots in the near future Jay !!!!!!

    High impact, simple and so effective ... btw lots of people walk right by this image with camera in hand .. and no picture !!! Big Congrats !!!

    Very kind of you, Sir. To remove those spots would require cloning at the pixel level - that is the type of work the Master - David T - painstakingly does. I should only be so PS talented someday in the distant future.

    PS: David, my statement is neither a challenge nor a request. :D
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    Gorgeous colors, detail and light. It shimmers! I love the beautiful lines.

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    Hi Jay
    You are coming along very nicely mate. This really ROCKS! :)

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