Backlit Leaf

[denise ippolito]

Canon 5D
180 mm Macro lens
ISO 200
1/60 sec. at f/13
Flash -1/3
Tripod

Image taken at Longwood Gardens
I included the edge because I thought it added interest.

[Dave Mills]

Hi Denise, Love the backlit texture with the diagonal flow. The color is also appealing. For my taste I would eliminate the open corner...nice one!

[Ed Vatza]

Love the texture, detail and color. Ambivalent about the edge in the UL corner.

[Adrian David]

Nice colors and textures! I also agree with eliminating the UL empty corner.

[Anita Bower]

Beautiful color, light, composition and patterns. I take it you uses a flash to compensate for the backlighting? I like the curve of the edge of the leaf, but think I would prefer it without.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Denise,
Another vote for corner elimination......don't I get some credit for the leaf turn? You pushed that as far as you could as the wind was really picking up.....nicely done!

[denise ippolito]

Hey Denise,
Another vote for corner elimination......don't I get some credit for the leaf turn? You pushed that as far as you could as the wind was really picking up.....nicely done!

Roman, Thankyou for holding the leaf steady for me-I wish I had been able to stop down more. So you think I have to get rid of the corner:eek: That was the best part.
Well I guess I'll be cropping this -Thanks everyone for the feedback.:)

[Desmond Chan]

Hi Denise, Love the backlit texture with the diagonal flow. The color is also appealing. For my taste I would eliminate the open corner...nice one!

My thought also, especially re the corner :)

[Julie Kenward]

Sorry - me too on the corner. Now if the whole side was showing an edge...that might be different. As is, I want to see all the curves of the leaf and none of the BG. Beautiful backlighting, Denise!

[Charles Wesley]

Denise,

I really like this one. It has such wonderful delicate details with the color and contrast. Can you use a Wimberley Plamp at the gardens?

Thanks for sharing...
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL
http://naturesphotographs.com

[denise ippolito]

Denise,

I really like this one. It has such wonderful delicate details with the color and contrast. Can you use a Wimberley Plamp at the gardens?

Thanks for sharing...
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL
http://naturesphotographs.com

They allow tripods-so I don't see why not. I don't have one in my bag of tricks, but I will look into it! Thanks for the tip!!:)

[Charles Wesley]

Denise,

I added extra links to my Plamp. It's more important to me than having the greatest camera. It allows me to rotate the flower before taking the photo. Be careful not to damage the flower. I also use my extra PhotoFlex diffuser to block any wind. Hope this helps.

Keep those photos coming and many thanks for sharing....
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Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL
http://naturesphotographs.com

[denise ippolito]

Denise,

I added extra links to my Plamp. It's more important to me than having the greatest camera. It allows me to rotate the flower before taking the photo. Be careful not to damage the flower. I also use my extra PhotoFlex diffuser to block any wind. Hope this helps.

Keep those photos coming and many thanks for sharing....
_______________
Charlie Wesley
St. Augustine Beach, FL
http://naturesphotographs.com

I'm going to have to get one then!!:)

[kevinmat]

Nice color and texture, agree with the corner comments above

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Yes, the edge adds interest!

Lovely composition and healthy leaf. Those gardens sounds like a good place to go!