Lonely Leaf

[denise ippolito]

I shot this while at my local pond taking reflection images. I added some saturation.

[Nick Palmieri]

I really like this. When I was in Lake Placid I attempted a similar shot about 100 times and didn't get 1 leaf that I liked. Probably not for everyone, but in my opinion simple and very nice!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks Nick, I really like these type of images too.

[Mark Fuge]

Nice image and application Denise.

Only comment is that given the open area, this could be easily cropped to bring the leaf into the LLC 1/3 position. Other than that, nice image. But ...

Your image ... your vision.

[denise ippolito]

Mark, Fabs taught me that when you have a small object it is best to place it a corner position instead of the ROT. I think her advice is good in situations like this and I tend to agree w/ her. But thankyou for your thoughts. We all have our own opinions on composition.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Denise, I really like the image and the placement of the leaf but IMHO I think I'd like it better if about 1/3 of the
top was cropped to make it into a pano.:)

[denise ippolito]

Thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it.

[Christopher Miller]

Love the colors and flow! Leaf placement looks perfect to me.

[Harshad Barve]

compo looks spot on for me
Leaf is nicely poping up on water here
TFS

[Ed Vatza]

All I can Denise is that, if I wasn't saving money for the Nik Suite, and a Lensbaby and a 1D IV :eek: GULP!!, I would pay for this photo. Seriously, I think it is absolutely wonderful.

[WIlliam Maroldo]

Denise: I think the water is fantastic, and the leaf perfect. I think the background sort of overwhelms the subject. Just to see what it would look like, I tried a different crop. Better or worse? regards~Bill

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou all for the comments. I appreciate it.
Ed-Thanks for the kind words. Nik Suite is sweet! Lensbaby rocks and the 1D IV is a dream come true for me!!
Bill-I like them both, now I can't decide-Thanks for the option, it looks great.