Nature Droplets on Maple Leaf

Droplets on Maple Leaf · 01:00 PM

This came out better than I dared hope. Was shooting with a 50-200mm telephoto when I saw this upside down maple leaf on wet rock, in the spray of a waterfall. PP included adjusting curves and contrast, and converting to monochrome.

Adam · 06-16-2010, 01:04 PM

Fantastic shot! I would just clone out those extra spots in the background. It would also be nice if the whole stem would be visible. The leaf itself, however, is beautiful, sharp, and the B&W greatly enhances the contrast of the droplets.

**Tamia** · 06-16-2010, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by Adam

Fantastic shot! I would just clone out those extra spots in the background. It would also be nice if the whole stem would be visible. The leaf itself, however, is beautiful, sharp, and the B&W greatly enhances the contrast of the droplets.

Thanks very much, Adam. Cloning out the spots would be a good idea -- I'll do it. That's all there is of the stem. It seems to have been nipped off by sharp teeth. I was amazed when the veins on the leaf stood out so well, given the lens.

**eaglem** · 06-16-2010, 03:40 PM

This photo is very good and would also look great in Sepia.

**dcmsox2004** · 06-16-2010, 03:43 PM

wonderful composition in b+w.... like the bejeweled effect from the water droplets... dave m

**Tamia** · 06-16-2010, 04:20 PM

Thanks very much, Eaglem and Dave. Eaglem, never thought of trying this one in sepia. Thought I'd give it a try because you mentioned it.

I think that I prefer the b&w conversion, but the sepia is kind of nice, too.

pspentax · 06-16-2010, 04:40 PM

Wowww

**eaglem** · 06-17-2010, 03:26 AM

I like both but I feel the Sepia breathes life into it. Your second shot is rather eye catching.

**Tamia** · 06-17-2010, 04:55 AM

Thanks very much, Eaglem. I appreciate the encouragement.

**Sailor** · 06-17-2010, 07:33 AM

I like this a lot - particularly the first one. Great job.

Jer

**Tamia** · 06-17-2010, 04:16 PM

Jer, thanks very much.

Jools · 06-17-2010, 05:35 PM

Very, very beautiful!
I like them both.

**Tamia** · 06-17-2010, 05:50 PM

Thanks a lot, Jools. Much appreciated.

the swede · 06-18-2010, 02:59 AM

Very good shot! Exellent

**Rense** · 06-18-2010, 03:02 AM

Excellent indeed!!! I would send the second one to the PPG!

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06-16-2010, 01:07 PM	#3
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384 Original Poster	Originally posted by Adam Fantastic shot! I would just clone out those extra spots in the background. It would also be nice if the whole stem would be visible. The leaf itself, however, is beautiful, sharp, and the B&W greatly enhances the contrast of the droplets. Thanks very much, Adam. Cloning out the spots would be a good idea -- I'll do it. That's all there is of the stem. It seems to have been nipped off by sharp teeth. I was amazed when the veins on the leaf stood out so well, given the lens.

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eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,141	This photo is very good and would also look great in Sepia.

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dcmsox2004 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: rhode island Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,522	wonderful composition in b+w.... like the bejeweled effect from the water droplets... dave m

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Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384 Original Poster	Thanks very much, Eaglem and Dave. Eaglem, never thought of trying this one in sepia. Thought I'd give it a try because you mentioned it. I think that I prefer the b&w conversion, but the sepia is kind of nice, too.

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pspentax Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Posts: 367	Wowww

06-17-2010, 03:26 AM	#8
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,141	I like both but I feel the Sepia breathes life into it. Your second shot is rather eye catching.

06-17-2010, 04:55 AM	#9
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384 Original Poster	Thanks very much, Eaglem. I appreciate the encouragement.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	I like this a lot - particularly the first one. Great job. Jer

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Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384 Original Poster	Jer, thanks very much.

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Jools Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: SW Wisconsin by way of Venezuela Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,398	Very, very beautiful! I like them both.

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06-17-2010, 05:50 PM	#13
Tamia Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,384 Original Poster	Thanks a lot, Jools. Much appreciated.

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the swede Inactive Account Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 2,310	Very good shot! Exellent

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Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Excellent indeed!!! I would send the second one to the PPG!