Frozen Leaf

[msol]

OK, this is not a world-breaking original one, but certainly a shot you need to take if opportunity crosses your path :) . I tried to catch the light in the leave and get rid as much as possible from a distracting background.
I used my G3 in Macro mode with a +3+1 diopter mounted on the front. (Shutter Speed 1/125, Aperture f/2.5 (for minimal DOF), Focal Length 17.6 mm). I then of course used PS to adjust levels and increase a little contrast. Also I sharpened, which made the ice look more crispy (I think).

Since there are many such shots as comparison, how does this one look relatively? How does it succeed or fail?
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ys36mk&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[mkitson]

I like it! The background is very pleasing. One to hang on the wall.

[kawter2]

Great job, You & the G3 really did the JOB, Great capture!!

[Meerkat17]

Nice capture Marc, I like the overall image a lot, really like the back lighting - perhaps just a little crop of the empty space on the bottom edge.

Regards
David

[sameerb]

Nice composition :D
l like sharpness and coloures in this image nice work & it's really worth hanging on wall :cool:

[Vega$50]

Perfect!....Crop out the extra on the bottom...

[boomer1959]

Perfect!....Crop out the extra on the bottom...



I agree it would be perfect if you crop the bottom. :D

[msol]

All,

Thanks for the kind words. The feedback was consistent about cropping of a piece of the bottom. I agree with that. Here is the adjusted version.

http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=ysfv3v&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[poke]

All you need for that 1 in a million shot now.... is the bug which ate the chunk out of that leaf, sitting on it shivering :D

[PhotosGuy]

Very nice shot!