Japanese Maple

NachoNacho Registered Users Posts: 212 Major grins
edited October 16, 2007 in Landscapes
A Japanese Maple from a visit to the Portland, OR Japanese Garden today. Funny thing, I awoke to a perfectly overcast, darkish and crisp day and I thought to myself "perfect for shooting Fall colors!" Made it to the Japanese Garden and just as I got there, the clouds broke and... well, bright sunshine in the middle of the day. I should have gotten there much earlier. The garden was packed with many other photographers, and tourists, so taking shots was a game of pick a spot, wait, wait, wait... This is the first attempt at playing with this image some. I have others awaiting prep. I'll post more later. Any feedback would be greatly appreciated:

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I screwed up the leaves in PP, I'll try to do better for the next batch.

EXIF: Nikon D40, ISO 200, 1/13, f/13, 18mm, No Flash, Manual

Gassho,

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  • JGDJGD Registered Users Posts: 315 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2007
    That is really nice, has a Japanesse, impressionistic look to it. Would be a great 36" poster
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  • Chrissiebeez_NLChrissiebeez_NL Registered Users Posts: 1,295 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2007
    that is one great composition!

    beutifull colours as well!! thumb.gif
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  • cwphotoscwphotos Registered Users Posts: 763 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2007
    I like it. Color is great.
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  • ElaineElaine Registered Users Posts: 3,532 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2007
    Gorgeous! I still haven't been to those gardens. This weekend would have been a great time to go! I look forward to seeing more shots!
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  • JenGraceJenGrace Registered Users Posts: 1,229 Major grins
    edited October 15, 2007
    These trees are so gorgeous with their twisted trunks. Nice job capturing it. :):
    Jen

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  • CatOneCatOne Registered Users Posts: 957 Major grins
    edited October 16, 2007
    Lovely capture. And I like the square format.

    Only one comment -- "watch your corners." In the lower left there's a rock or something which is dark and creates a triangle in the corner. In general, unless you really INTEND to put something there, often you want to re-compose or crop tighter.

    Other than that, clap.gifclap.gif
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