Delicate Shadows

Your thoughts are welcome.

Nice lighting and shadows. Strong plant shape that makes an interesting shadow. Good capture!

Very effectively done!

Regina, Very nice photo. I like your composition and contrasts. The sole green plant against the browns and blacks of the background brings my attention to the center and keeps it there. Very well balanced. Very pleasing. It has a calming tone for me.

Excellent close up, nice lighting.

A simple and very beautiful shot!!!

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No, the frame is good too...

Great light and great frame in my opinion!!!

Great picture - lightning is just perfect. I share Loft's opinion (I don't like the frame) - but this is just my opinion.

Great composition in addition to the shadow detail.

A superb photo should be able to stand out alone, without the aid of a frame... and, as this balanced, strict, clear, well lit composition does... it matters NOT whether one likes the frame or not..It succeeds well with or without it..

Loft said only the frame=ugly, and I think you take this too serious. He gives a 7/7.....but yes he is my husband, so I understand what he means.Now what I have to say, about this NICE picture, I love the simplicity of this photo, and ofcourse the shadow effect. What I don'tlike about this picture is the black in the right top....but still it is GREAT

Regina, Most of us would, perhaps, be drawn to the green plant against the lighter log but you've chosen a camera angle in which the shadow of the plant is most prominent. The shape of the plant is more clearly defined by it's shadow than the plant itself. Keen eye! As for the beauty\lack of beauty of the frame, well it's entirely subjective. Where the background, as in PN, is white, a frame of some sort is often required to define the edges of the shot, but perhaps not required here. The drop shadow effect, alone, may have been enough. Best, LM.

My eye was quickly drawn to the photo and I love the clarity of the shadow. I thought the frame complimented the shot extrodinarily well (shadows and all) and then I read the remarks...oh well, that's what opinion is all about ... very good and interesting shot. IMHO

This's the kind of photos I like.

Plants and leaves.

A fine picture.

Thanks so much for such kind words and ratings. I liked the shot the moment I took it. Sometimes you can just feel when you've got it right. Len noticed the out of focus green leaves... I was afraid that it would take away from the overall shot, but it doesn't seem to have done so. As far as the framing effect,,, well it is my standard type. A drop shadow to create some depth, and a thin border. Didn't think it would be a big issue. Sometimes it is a little thing that makes a difference in how a photo is received tho...

 

Anyway... thanks again!

I guess Im not the only one who noticed the front leaves were out of focus... this only slightly detracts from the photo. Excellent shot.

Hi Regina. I like this image the moment I saw it. The mellow lighting is very very good. I agree the leaves are a little out of focus, perhaps due to focusing on the shadow of the leaves. The only thing that bothers me is how the soft evening light can create such a hard dark leafy shadow? Seems unnatural for this lighting condition. Why, even the green leaves have different shades of colors. If flash was used I imagine the leaves will be in one tone. Nonetheless a really beautiful image deserving of a 7/7 for execution.

One of my favorites in your portfolio. Simple, elegant. The frame doesn't bother me one way or the other.

Hi Regina. It's been a while since I visited your portfolio and I see you advancing in leaps and bounds. I chose this one to comment on because I like its daring simplicity and textural detail. I'm often captivated by strong shadows and how they portray the alter ego of the subject. You've captured it nicely.

I noticed the out of focus leaves as well and I don't see it as a problem. On the contrary, the contrast between the sharp shadow and the slightly blurred leaves is what kept my eyes on your image.

 

Andre

I love the way that you have composed this photo.Very delicate and yet very powerful.

Best regards ~*Carola*~

I LOVE THE FRAMING