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Day 4 - Sprouting
Day 4 - Sprouting
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Camera: Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
Lens: Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
Location: Creek Ridge County Park, Michigan City, Indiana
Date: Apr 4, 2008
Aperture: F 4.0
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/750
Galleries: Nature, Floral
Date Uploaded: Apr 5, 2008

Viewed: 337
Comments: 14
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 Here is the one lovely spring item I was just getting ready to shoot when the rain started coming down yesterday...ggrrrrr! Well, got it today.

I was rather indecisive on the processing of this. Couldn't decide on whether or not I liked the partial desaturation of the background and if I wanted to leave it uncropped. It is quite obvious that I left the background partially desaturated and I did not crop this image.

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 04/14/2008 03:00:19 PM
You've captured the essence of spring here. Nice job getting the colors to pop and the selective desat works well.
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 04/08/2008 11:16:32 PM
Very nice - the desat works well - is it a hosta ?
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 04/08/2008 10:53:29 AM
I think you made good choices! The desat really helps set off the new growth green, and any tighter crop would feel crowded. Very nicely done, Amanda. Glad you were able to go back for the shot.
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 04/06/2008 03:02:55 PM
I like the background desaturated - works fine for me. Puts nice emphasis on the plant emerging. Excellent light and focus - very nice shot!
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 04/06/2008 05:01:15 AM
Terrific! Love the partial desat...it emphasizes the new growth so well. :)
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 04/05/2008 07:34:47 PM
I like the partial desat, it adds to the bright new colour of spring that popped up!
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 04/05/2008 06:36:01 PM
i like the partial desat of the bg as the shoots stand out more.. It works well..
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 04/05/2008 01:23:22 PM
I'm trying to figure out what plant that is. Not a tulip or crocus. Nice use of compelementary colors. Funny how green and red are so perfect together.
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 04/05/2008 12:44:58 PM
I think the processing is great... the desaturation in the background really makes the sprout "pop". Very well done!
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 04/05/2008 08:12:04 AM
Absolutely FABULOUS - I love the selective desat - works BEAUTIFULLY!
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 04/05/2008 07:22:47 AM
Well made specimen view - centered, I think best choice pleasing full-frame ratio, though square may work with this subject, w/plenty environ, appropriate faded desat back provides emphasis to emergent bud and leaf.
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 04/05/2008 07:20:12 AM
i love everything about this .. i love the photograph and the growth you've captured and your process is excellent .. :)
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 04/05/2008 02:49:25 AM
I really like the pp on this. It really emphasizes the new vs old
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 04/05/2008 02:00:38 AM
Picture perfect, and love this fine capture.....
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