Unfolding

I was lucky enough to go on a guided tour of a "pre-Cook" rain-forest

recently where only native plants thrived. I'm a sucker for these ferns

pushing out new fronds.

Dominick,  this almost makes me want to come out of retirement pack my bags and head to maui.  these red ferns are just absolutely beautiful.  like the simple composition here with good separation between subject and b/g.  those drops also add to the overall loveliness of your image.  nice work!

Thank You Roger.  If you make it, I can be your guide.

Delicious colours,composition and detail.

I like the photo♥♥♥

Great detail and sharpness and mood!

Best regards Dominick!

PDE

Really beautiful and original work, Dominick!

With best regards,

Ruud.

speciale visione ,complimenti !

saluti paul

Dominick,

I'm also a sucker for ferns.  Detail, DOF, and exposure bang on.  Your framing with the hint of focused detail on the right adds to the feeling of depth & size. Well done and thanks for this one.

Rick

Perfect caption of this "Unfolding".   The details, colors, compositon and subject matter make this an exceptional photo!  

I never saw anything like this when we were in Hawaii.  How extraordinarily beautiful and graceful!  Once it has opened, does the top side also have this reddish color?  Or is it green?  Thanks for sharing this unusual shot......well done!

Christal,  the frond turns green as it matures.  The new fronds have a chemical in them that protects the leaves from the harsh sun, and also turns them red.  Thanks for asking.

The clarity and details of these young leaves are fantastic and makes this image a very appealing photograph. Beautiful!

That's one fine fern you have there!  Those colors are striking.

Guess it takes a lot of work to keep out the exotic plants. 

Thank you Lester! Steve, the invasive species are gaining on us.  The top of Haleakala Crater is fenced to keep out pigs and goats.  But birds will eat Miconia, or other plant seeds, and are fairly indifferent towards fences.  Aloha.

Fabulous work. Nice color.  Very sharp.  Love it.  Best Regards,

Fabulous capture, Dominick.

Super colors and presentation.

Thanks, Paul.

Beautiful colors and forms - very nice composition which includes the rain drops. (6)

Beautiful!

Dominick,

  Beautiful image with amazing colors, lighting & details.  Thanks for sharing.  Take care, Patsy