Some more patterns

[Kaushik Balakumar]

Made this image near a semi-frozen pond. The yellowish-white random patterns you see on the leaves (dead autumn leaves under water) are due to the sun-light refractions through a thin layer of ice above it.



Any suggestions to improve the image - welcome. Does it require some more sharpening...?
That apart, I am posting below a vertical view of the same image. Please let me know in your view as to which looks better of the two.

Nikon D70s + Nikkor 105mm VR micro.
f13, 1/60, ISO200, @105mm + tripod for support.

[Kaushik Balakumar]

The vertical view of the above image:

[Robert O'Toole]

I like the vertical much more, good idea. I like the different patterns and textures. Its not a striking image but a subtle one.

Robert

[Robert O'Toole]

Another Version + curves.

Robert

[Robert Amoruso]

Kaushik,

Nice job with the diagonal and seeing that the vertical was stronger. I like Robert's alternate vertical and more contrast. Seems to make the whole image click.

[Fabs Forns]

Another vote for the vertical!

[Alfred Forns]

Another vote for the vertical and also for more dof !!!!

[Kaushik Balakumar]

I thank you all for taking time off providing valuable suggestions/re-posts.

[Tony Kirkby]

And another for the vertical!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Kaushik, I love abstracts like this. Great lines, patterns and color. I do prefer the vertical comp. Very well seen.