For Vincent O.

Vincent, in case you view this image (as I hope you do), I must mention for the sake of honesty that the background's appearance is due primarily to post work I did - blur and dark vignetting and partial desaturating.

Hi Michael,

 

it's an honor to see (for a second time) you have included my name in your image's title! I certainly like the image; it's one that I would shoot too if it presented itself. I like the composition, the colors the OoF background and even the vignetting, which is really subtle here. The subject is what the British would call 'my cup of tea'. You seem to understand my photographic choices quite well and I feel honored to receive this dedication to my name. Thank you! Kind regards, Vincent

the lighting, color, texture and position of the leaves all add up to an extremely pleasing view- well done!

Nicely composed with good detail.

Lighting created macro. Very educational. Brilliant work, Michael.