Here are five close looks at a patch of leaves, wet with rain. I knew from the start that I wanted to emphasize the curves and patterns of the veins and leaf edges, but as you see, I experimented with different perspectives and framing. The first three are obviously focused on the same leaf. After, there is a 1:1 shot of a neighboring leaf, and the final image was shot almost a foot away. Small world!
The second variation lent itself to a toned "black and white" interpretation, warm brown for the shadows and green for the highlights.
This leaf was almost perfect in its form. I could "repair" the bite out of the upper edge, but doesn't this natural blemish add to the beauty of form, curves, textures and balance?
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It's not easy bein' green.
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