Agave

I liked the combination of backlighting, quite soft shadows, and the form of this

plant. Two RAW exposures were combined to make sure the backlit edges and

shadow detail were both visible. I also edited out the small areas of background

details that were showing through the gaps. (Conversion to monochrome in

Photoshop Elements). Let me know what you think.

A superb photo with excellent tones & light

excellent work..the result is fantastic..

Superb lighting and toning!

Wonderful light. I like it.

What great photo, I sure like your vision in seeing it all the way through like that. One of the very few B&W I like, good job.

Thanks for looking and commenting guys - appreciate the positive feedback. Hey Don, glad to see you like it even in B&W :) I'm pretty happy with this shot in the sense that I'm pretty happy with just about everything about it. Perhaps (as some of the ratings reflect) not entirely original and I will admit to seeing a photo of a similar plant by Jo Cornish which made me think about this shot.

I would be proud hang this up and call it my own.

 

Those ratings come from huge "library" of memories, pretty tough to find original. But...I have figured out how to finally to receive a 7 for originality. Set your timer, strip naked, run around in a field in a thunderstorm with a lightening rod and photograph yourself getting zapped...that ought a do er'.

:) I'm not even sure that'd work Don, there seem to be a lot of naked people doing weird stuff on this site already!

Exceptional! I'd put this on my wall.

Thanks Joe.

This is a stunning piece of work, Daryl. The leaves are almost tangible; I feel like I could touch them. The tonality is perfect, as is the comp.

Thanks Mark - this is one of my favourite photos so I tend to agree with you :o)

Magnificent light and tones! Excellent work.