Shiitakes & Pepper
by Bear_Music

Comment by FranziskaLang:
While it certainly looks as if you used a single lightsource for the image, I don't think it adds drama, or is even an improvement for the image. Some more even lighting and lack of shadow would be better, IMO. I do like the arrangement and colors, and the background you used, it's not very typical for this kind of shot but it adds even more texture. ... reminds me that it's almost about time to make supper :)

5 cups
by Bear_Music

Comment by kenskid:
Well you know I'm new to macros. I've tried flowers but can't get one to come out as good as this one! The green, red and then yellow makes this shot look like it was "setup" but so natural at the same time.

KS

Shiitakes & Pepper
by Bear_Music

Comment by holiday:
Great colors, makes me really hungry! 8

cattails-IMG_1671.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by clauds:
that is just beautiful with the front focus and these colours. Love it!

cattails-IMG_1671.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by SDW:
Very nice warmth, the dof, and the front focus. Very nicely done.

cattails-IMG_1671.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by TooCool:
When a master of your caliber shows a shot like this without exposure and hardward details and I as a grasshopper view it, I feel cheated out of a chance to learn though I am still humbled by your skill.
TC
Edited to add: I love how you captured the light in the flora in such detail and left us to wonder about the beauty beyond.

Message edited by author 2005-11-20 05:13:36.

banded-nauset-tele-IMG_1712.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
Nordlys, What caught my eye in the first place was the juxtaposition of the filigreed, shadowed trees upon the mirror-like water, and the much greater warmth further out. I'll stick with the trees.

Madman, they're NOT reflections. They're bare, autumn trees in shadow, silhouetted against the water.

banded-nauset-tele-IMG_1712.jpg
by Bear_Music

Comment by MadMan2k:
Nice colors.

I actually like the reflections of the trees, they don't really look like reflections somehow.

Sunset, Wellfleet — November 2005
by Bear_Music

Comment by Bear_Music:
I appreciate the kind words, but personally I don't think this image is all that great. It lacks a little something, especially in the background. I'm, happy with where it placed, I expected at BEST a top 20 and realistically hoped for top 30, which is what I got. There were a LOT of really nice images in this challenge.

Sunset, Wellfleet — November 2005
by Bear_Music

Comment by Yorina:
I agree - this should have done way better! A perfect shot imo!