Leaf Pattern

[Palachandra]

I used below setting to shot this wonderful leaf pattern.

Exposure: 0.008 sec (1/125)
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 19.8 mm
ISO Speed: 80
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV



I Would like to have critique on composition perspective.

[melanie2457]

Good job! The only suggestion I have would have been to find a non-green background so that the leaf stood out more. But I like how the leaf is angled across the frame and you did a great job keeping everything in sharp focus!

[Palachandra]

melanie2457,

Thanks for your comments. Probably I could have tried that!! I didnt notice about the background color unless you mention. Great tip though.

[davis.aaron]

I personally like the green background. I feel that the blurred background makes the sharp green pattern really pop out of the image.

I would have to agree though that I like the angled perspective.

Good work.

[Arvid]

Get rid of the hand. It appears the stem is long enough to hold it farther down and have it enter the frame in the lower left. Very nice pattern!

[jiminyClickit]

Palachandra,

Very sharp, good idea to isolate subject. As an example of how much contrast plays an important part in images, the skintone does draw the eye away. A tiny leaf in the palm of the hand would help the tiny leaf; here the hand is in competition. There is crop/clone room, if the hand bothers you. Good shot.

[Poser1005]

I think the hand works here, it (to me) seems to make the shot seem more informal - like "hey check out this cool looking leaf i found". The sharpness is a good contrast to the blurred background and as said above it helps the leaf pop out from the green background. I don't see the hand as a distraction, more 'added interest'.

good shot

[SmokedIronMade]

Very good, but I think maybe is you use another background like a blue sky it will be better.

[Palachandra]

Thanks everybody for your suggetion/inputs.

I can play around with the composition like background and association of that hand and leaf/flower...