Anita's Photoblog
Oak Leaves--Second Try
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 3 November 2009 in Plant & Nature.
This is the same image as posted on 10/30/09, which received mixed reviews. I rotated the photo 180 degrees so the darker leaf waa in the lower half of the frame. I applied two textures that I've used before that I like very much: Canvas Wall Texture and Mandarin Grunge. I added a vignette in a dark brown.
I think this version works better than the first one. What do you think?
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Dulcie from Danville, CA, United States
Most emphatically this image is my preference.
The more heavily weighted leaf at the bottom is good,
and the textures and vignette are very artistic and appealing !!!
3 Nov 2009 5:34am
Tomas Turecek from Czech Republic
I like this one much more than the previous. I haven't realized what exactly distracted me, now I see that the darker leaf is much better down. I didn't like the border in previous try much and this version beats it even here as it looks more naturally to me. Textures and vignetting are very well used, the only tiny nit is that now there is too much space on all sides. Maybe a bit more vignetting or small cropping could help but it's only my opinion and I still say that I like this version a lot.
3 Nov 2009 7:46am
Betty from Phillipsburg, United States
This one, definitely! The darker leaf on the bottom is much better, and also the shine is gone from the leaves. I prefer this processing.
3 Nov 2009 11:12am
Paul Michko from Exton, United States
The dark leaf on the bottom, gives this some bottom weighting. An the textures really give it that rustic look. Very well done, Anita.
3 Nov 2009 11:26am
Chris from South Jersey, United States
I do like this one better - a bit more natural and rotating the image makes this stronger as well (although I am sure that I wouldn't have thought of that myself).....
3 Nov 2009 12:03pm
Tracy from La Selva Beach, United States
Leaf yin and yang! Brilliant and beautiful!
3 Nov 2009 1:37pm
Trina from Pennsylvania, United States
Hi Anita! Like most everyone else, I like this one better too! The textures chose are really fitting for these leaves. Nicely done!
3 Nov 2009 2:18pm
Elora from Genoa, Italy
I agree! This is much better, actually it moves intot he realm of fantastic!!
3 Nov 2009 2:39pm
Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United Kingdom
Yes, this beautiful leaf arrangement needs no embellishment or distraction. Such a strong composition.
3 Nov 2009 4:05pm
Ariel from Spain
Really nice. Simple, yet original and somehow nostalgic. I like it!
3 Nov 2009 4:32pm
Marilla from Turku, Finland
This is better... no... it's different but both are really good. I liked the lighter colours of the first one but I like the leaves turned this way as above. I can't help you, I like both!
3 Nov 2009 5:00pm
manel from Girona, Spain
Hola Anita!. Preciosos, como siempre, todos tus últimos macros.
3 Nov 2009 6:38pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
Decorators should be storming your door, Anita.
3 Nov 2009 10:16pm
Susan from Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States
Absolutely works better!!! This creation is downright delightful!!! Nice to know that some folks can take constructive criticism, in the manner in which it was given, and then profit from it!! Good for you !!!
3 Nov 2009 10:41pm
john4jack from Corvallis, Oregon, United States
This is an excellent photograph, Anita, and much better than the other one.
3 Nov 2009 11:15pm
Jules K from United States
Excellent fall image, Anita! Love the colors and the composition. The textures add a whole other degree of depth to this.
7 Nov 2009 1:00pm
Judy from Brooksville, Florida, United States
Excellent marriage of two leaves, with wonderful processing, and I like so many others, prefer this over the first one.
8 Nov 2009 12:33pm
@Judy: Thank you, Judy. I'm glad you like it.
Kathleen from United States
You have captured fall with the texture and color of the leaves. I've just come in for a quick break after digging up my dahlia tubers, and your photos are a treat. We have similar plants, but you have such an eye for composition and light.
8 Nov 2009 3:58pm
Ed Vatza from Lehigh Valley, PA, United States
I really like how you make all the elements come together in your images... the intertwining of leaves, the colors, the background, textures. Nothing is wasted.
10 Nov 2009 10:42am
