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Challenge: 47 Steps (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: 2009 Challenges
Camera: Nikon D300
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: Brownsville VT
Date: Nov 7, 2009
Aperture: 3.2
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Nature
Date Uploaded: Nov 8, 2009

 I figured the 60mm would provide me the best possibility of a good shot in a 'go see it and shoot it' type challenge. These little leaves always draw my attention in the fall and early winter as they hang on longer than most.

Shot 35 steps to the left out our front door in Vermont, then 6 a bit to the right and then 6 a bit to the right again...

Beech leaves tend to hold onto their leaves well into the winter making them perfect for late season photography. I can't wait for the snows to show up and then I will need to revisit this lovely curly bundles.

I wish the light had been a bit better, but the wind was playing havoc with these little guys and I didn't get another 'still' time to photograph them.

Post Challenge: Thanks all for the comments and the votes. Getting a 6 with an image like this is always a surprise as it is a bit on the quiet side. I like it a lot, as does my wife and so i succeeded.

Statistics
Place: 27 out of 135
Avg (all users): 6.1127
Avg (commenters): 7.1250
Avg (participants): 5.9298
Avg (non-participants): 6.2353
Views since voting: 1125
Votes: 142
Comments: 10
Favorites: 2 (view)

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AuthorThread
 11/16/2009 09:37:23 AM
Beautiful! Reminds me a bit of this: but much better.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
11/15/2009 03:24:46 PM
i love te tones of the blue in the background. gives the picture a very cold feel
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 11/15/2009 07:44:39 AM
Nice
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 11/14/2009 01:39:23 PM
good title almost makes me hungry
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 11/14/2009 02:57:09 AM
nice composition, may have wanted a touch more depth of field to get that whole front leaf.
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 11/11/2009 09:10:32 PM
Beautiful image
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 11/11/2009 01:54:18 PM
nice texture, I love the naturally colors
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 11/11/2009 12:24:08 AM
Beautiful colours and dof.
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 11/10/2009 10:41:04 AM
Stunning image
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 11/09/2009 04:43:08 AM
Nice sharp focus
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