Darcy Johnson
December 2024 - Ginkgo Glow
About the Image(s)
This image was taken in early fall, several years ago in a botanic garden in England. This Ginkgo Biloba tree was quite dense but the mid-day light found its way through the foliage to highlight this one leaf. The close-up shows immature ginkgo ovules and leaves. Of interest, the Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest living tree species.
Processing in post was pretty basic. Added a vignette and flipped the image horizontally. ISO 3200, 350mm, f6.3, 1/80 sec.
8 comments posted
Hi Darcy,
I love it! Ginkos are some of my favorite trees. That yellow leaf is just iconic and draws you right into the image.
The only suggestion I could make is to maybe tone the yellow lead in the background down a bit - or maybe clone it out. It does seem to draw my attention away from the star of the show.
Great image!
Karen Posted: 12/14/2024 01:26:47
I love it! Ginkos are some of my favorite trees. That yellow leaf is just iconic and draws you right into the image.
The only suggestion I could make is to maybe tone the yellow lead in the background down a bit - or maybe clone it out. It does seem to draw my attention away from the star of the show.
Great image!
Karen Posted: 12/14/2024 01:26:47
Hi Karen - Funny, the things one doesn't notice until its brought to your attention. I appreciate your pointing out that yellow leaf in the background. Thanks! Posted: 12/17/2024 04:59:33
Hi Darcy, well seen.
The subtle yellow wash giving a summery feel to the scene with the main subject framed by the branches enhances the image. The tonal range is handled well, seemingly a natural gradient.
To me the image appears very soft focus.
Nice image Posted: 12/16/2024 05:34:34
The subtle yellow wash giving a summery feel to the scene with the main subject framed by the branches enhances the image. The tonal range is handled well, seemingly a natural gradient.
To me the image appears very soft focus.
Nice image Posted: 12/16/2024 05:34:34
Hi Tom - You are correct about the soft focus. Unfortunately, I will need some new software beyond what I currently have to take a reasonable stab at that correction. I do like Leslie's suggestion about a Photoshop ethereal feel - might be worth a try . . . Posted: 12/17/2024 05:08:03
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Interesting catch. The yellow and greens are a very pleasing color combination. The ginko leaf needs to be in focus, or give the whole photo an ethereal feel in PhotoShop. Personally, I would make it a vertical shot and crop to show the leaf with the bottom berries and leave out the stuff on the right. (in my not so humble opinion). Hope you have a lovely holiday season with your family. Posted: 12/16/2024 22:14:47
Hi Leslie - I'll have to play more with the crop, but it won't be worth it if I can't adjust for that soft focus. Thanks for your insight! Posted: 12/17/2024 05:11:16
Hi Darcy,
A very nice composition. I also agree that the image looks a little soft. It may be from motion blur. At 350mm and 1/80 of a sec may have caused some movement if you were not on a tripod. I am not sure there is much you can do to remedy this. All in all, I still like the image.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 12/17/2024 16:38:18
A very nice composition. I also agree that the image looks a little soft. It may be from motion blur. At 350mm and 1/80 of a sec may have caused some movement if you were not on a tripod. I am not sure there is much you can do to remedy this. All in all, I still like the image.
Best regards,
Greg Posted: 12/17/2024 16:38:18
Hi Darcy.this is a very interesting image and I love the interplay of the light and shadows. My only suggestion would be to crop in closer to the subject of the yellow leaf and the berries, eliminating the yellow leaf and the berries st the top. Posted: 12/20/2024 21:23:45