Turning Leaves

[Bob_B]

Yet another photo from my photowalk during the peak of autumn in Maryland. C&C welcomed. Thanks for stopping by.

[James Clark]

Another good one... Maybe could use a bit less color/light in the shadows?  The last few you've posted really pop the foliage against the light falloff, but this one is just a bit bright all over for me.

[Bob_B]

Thanks James. For better or worse (I guess the latter), I processed it for that effect. I like the kind of 'dazzle' it produced, but then again, that dazzle may just be due to my failing eyesight.

[James Clark]

Thanks James. For better or worse (I guess the latter), I processed it for that effect. I like the kind of 'dazzle' it produced, but then again, that dazzle may just be due to my failing eyesight.

Nah. Not worse - just a minor artistic difference of opinion .

[francois]

A very nice photo to add to your autumn collection. I have a very slight preference for the other "golden leaves" shot but this one is also a beauty.
Well done.

[Bob_B]

Thanks francois.

Here's a different take on this photo. I prefer the first, but only marginally. What do you think?

[degrub]

well, that looks like a journey from "realism" to "romanticism" 
Loosing the highlights from the leaves is a negative in my view. But each is a fine image.

[Bob_B]

well, that looks like a journey from "realism" to "romanticism" 
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Thanks degrub.

[francois]

Thanks francois.

Here's a different take on this photo. I prefer the first, but only marginally. What do you think?

I still prefer the first version of this shot.

[Bob_B]

I still prefer the first version of this shot.

Thanks francois. I think that's the consensus of opinions. I'll probably end up printing both and making a decision based on the print.

[Paulo Bizarro]

Excellent.

[Bob_B]

Hi Paulo: I appreciate your kind words, thanks.

[francois]

Thanks francois. I think that's the consensus of opinions. I'll probably end up printing both and making a decision based on the print.

I would say that the first one looks more natural to me. Printing both is the best way to judge the results.

[MattBurt]

A nice calming shot. I think I prefer the first but both approaches have their merits.

[Bob_B]

Thanks Matt.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Another vote for the first. Lovely.

[Bob_B]

Thank Eric.