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Challenge: Flora (Classic Editing)
Camera: Fujifilm FinePix S602Z
Location: Thetford Forest
Date: Apr 17, 2003
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO: 160
Shutter: 1/100
Galleries: Nature, Rural
Date Uploaded: Apr 17, 2003

A shaft of spring sunlight just catching this new growth of tree against the shade of the pines. Haven't done much to it: a little cropping, a little level adjustment.

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04/30/2003 07:44:19 PM
Greetings fromt the Critique Club
Hi Ed!

Composition
Excellent work on the composition - I'm glad we can't see behind the nearest big tree. I love the growth here, but I almost wonder how much is down toward the ground - perhaps a half-step back would have given us some context?

Color
I love the colors here - they aren't jump-out-and-scare you, but they really do set the tone for this shot. I wish the growth was a touch more green.

Contrast
Personally I like the contrast. I wish this kind of shot did better - lower contrast, not so much "POP!" But that's just me!

Focus
The detail in this shot is amazing. Did you try one with a shallow DOF on just the growth and let the stuff behind fuzz out? Maybe interesting to try.

Lighting
Almost a bit too much from your "shaft of spring sunlight." I like how they make the leaves glow, however. Hard to control this element - what kind of day was it?

Subject matter
Perfect for this challenge. The growth of new plants out in nature, surrounded by all the old - it's superb.

Overall
Congrats on a well-done picture. :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/26/2003 12:34:37 AM
Awesome composition. The colors seem a touch muted. Was it a hazy or rainy day? Maybe a bit of contrast/brightness, or saturation would have helped give it a bit more "punch."
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04/25/2003 08:29:47 AM
Good pic here, I like the way you have composed this. The sun shining on the leaves and tree gives this image a choice effect.
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04/25/2003 07:57:41 AM
nice pic but looks like there's a bit of flare and glare into your lens from the lighting angle. use a lens hood or your hand as a hood.
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04/24/2003 10:41:45 PM
Like this image and it wasn't easy to do. It's a nice mood picture. 8 Journey
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04/24/2003 01:47:15 AM
Very pretty how the leaves catch the light but the rest of the forest doesn't... Not really sure whether I like where this picture was cut off at, I think getting down and shooting up might have been better... nice serene look to the photo though. Good detail on both the leaves and the bark of the tree.
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04/23/2003 12:06:18 AM
What a wonderful idea. Those leaves shine like gold in this darkened forest! Looks like an oriental arrangement or composition. With a little less contrast (brights and darks), I think the image would work even better. Still, simply marvelous eye! This is great photography!
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04/22/2003 11:11:08 PM
This is very nice.
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04/22/2003 09:14:46 PM
Interesting how the light shines through the leaves. Nice perpective on subject.
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04/22/2003 04:06:32 PM
I like the concept of 'new' green in the forest :) - setzler
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04/22/2003 03:03:59 AM
I like the soft look here and a fabulous representation of fauna. The only thing I'm thinking here though is that while the most of this picture is dead trees, the green in the foreground seems a bit out of place. But I still like it.
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04/22/2003 12:05:39 AM
I love the interplay of light.
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04/21/2003 09:46:18 PM
This is a lovely photo.
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04/21/2003 05:34:49 PM
the sunlight highlights the subject perfectly. Nice composition with the trees fading into the distance, bits of green peeking through. The photo has atmosphere. Wish the maple were a little more interesting.
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04/21/2003 11:07:33 AM
Nicely done.
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