Anita's Photoblog
Beech Leaf
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 19 March 2008 in Plant & Nature.
I love leaves, as some of you know. Beeches hold some of their leaves all winter. By the end of winter, these leaves are paper thin and pale, but they still provide a touch of color to the bleak woods.
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Betty from New Jersey, United States
Nice composition, Anita. I've noticed that there were a lot more leaves still around this winter! It was nice color during the little bit of snow we did get. Right now I'm really tired of the brown!
19 Mar 2008 10:04am
@Betty: Me too!
Kerri from Blacksburg, United States
The beauty of Winter! Captured PERFECTLY in this shot! So crisp and clear!
Absolutely Wonderful! Makes my heart sing :)
19 Mar 2008 12:33pm
@Kerri: Thank you so much!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
Great composition and wonderful detail that you captured in this photo. I can really see how delicate this leaf is!! A great image...
19 Mar 2008 2:20pm
Ronnie 2¢ from United Kingdom
Every leaf like this is a tiny work of art just waiting to be explored and admired. Lovely shot.
19 Mar 2008 6:09pm
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Ron from Saint Louis, United States
Incredible DOF, Anita. The beauty of that leaf against that background…stunning!
19 Mar 2008 9:26pm
@Ron: Thank you so much!
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
I agree with everyone here. But let me add that what I find particularly striking is how you use the branches to frame the shot so effectively. I love the horizontal branches surround the leaf at top and bottom -- they give the image a feeling of movement to the right, and relieves the vertical elements created by the solitary leaf. Really well composed.
19 Mar 2008 9:53pm
@GJC: Thank you for your always specific and encouraging comments! :-)
standley from brou-sur-chantereine, France
Beautiful composition. Great details and tones!
19 Mar 2008 10:47pm
Melissa from Warsaw, Indiana, United States
Stunning. The colors and tones are exquisite. I too love how the leaf is framed by the branches. Wonderful composition. Love this.
19 Mar 2008 11:45pm
@Melissa: Thank you for your very kind words!
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Bonj from Jefferson City, United States
Very nice shot. I like the color, depth and detail. Hopefully we'll be seeing green before too long.
20 Mar 2008 11:31am
@Bonj: Thanks for visiting and commenting. I'm ready for green, too!!
@soco: muchas gracias!
John Maslowski from Dallas,PA, United States
Excellent shot. Great details and love the tones. Like the way you composed this shot too. Very nice work.
21 Mar 2008 12:04am
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drphoto from Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Your love is obvious in this beautiful shot =D)
Dan
21 Mar 2008 5:07pm
David from Bryn Mawr, United States
One advantage of catching up with your photos some days later is enjoying the other comments. This group was particularly thoughtful and informative. I learned a lot -- nodding in recognition at some, seeing new things in the photo as a result of others. It's a bit like sitting in on a colloquium.
5 Apr 2008 10:04pm
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