While waiting for JD on Christmas Eve before heading to our son’s house, I spotted these leaves with lots of color. I made a few “normal” shots but what I wanted was colors and shapes. I then started playing with trying different abstracting techniques. This is the one that I thought showed-off the colors and forms the best. Hope you enjoy.
Camera settings: Nikon D3, 70-300 f/4.5-5.6 at 200mm, shot at ISO 200, f/38 and 1.5 seconds while slowly zooming the lens
Post Processing:
Lightroom—set white and black point, and added mid-tone contrast, increased saturation of red, orange and yellow.
Photoshop—added a frame and paper texture using onOne Photoframe.
I usually do not like frames and textures however I think both the frame and texture you incorporated into this photo adds to its overall impact. This is a very interesting abstract that draws you into it. Good job.
ReplyDeleteAnne
Very nice Patrick!
ReplyDeleteThe dark green "center" makes the shot for me!
Cheers!
Barry
Barry is correct. Without the dark spot the pix would not be as interesting. It gives the image depth. Good abstract.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
I like the colors and shapes. I guess you did what you wanted.
ReplyDeleteJeff
I liked it; I did not like it; I liked it. This is one that I am just not sure about. I think my problems is that you have not given me anything to help direct my eye. The black hole draws me in but then what. Guess I will have to look at it some more.
ReplyDeleteCharles