Autumn Leaf [Contest Pre Finalists October 2013]
Uploaded: October 24, 2013 00:43:54
NIKKOR 18–55mm at 44mm, f/22, 1.6s, ISO 100.
Having found this colorful leaf on my way to work, the only suitable background seemed to be the bark of a close-by tree. I glued the leaf to the bark using chewing gum and shot several frames. To give the background a cleaner look I "flattened" the bark with the adaptive wide angle filter in Photoshop.
Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 8/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 44.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000
Gail Sullivan October 24, 2013
Marcus...that leaf is perfect and the color really pops against the grey bark! #1549801Christy C. Snodgrass November 30, 2013
Great color, contrast & composition! And such a clean simple look. Great job! #10910439Steven W. Lepak November 30, 2013
Bravo Markus! I too like the simplicity of your composition and treatment. This one should be a winner. Keep them coming. Best Regards, Steven #10911133Merna L. Nobile December 15, 2013
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