Moss & Oak

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• peter_stoeckl (9209)
• [2006-11-16 19:26]

Hi Paul,
fascinating image with very rich details, showing a microcosm of moos looking like a dense green forest with a giant red object landed on top. Crisp and clear details, and a most delightful contrast of subtle colours of moss and the exotic - probably Japanese - oak leaf. Aesthetically very pleasing artistic composition.
With thanks, and best regards,
Peter

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• Evelynn (11476)
• [2006-11-16 20:18]

It looks like a giant leave sitting atop a dwarfed conifer forest! Fun. Color saturation and sharpness are really good. TFS

Evelynn : )

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• Matt-Bird (1885)
• [2006-11-16 20:58]

Hi Paul,
I really like the contrast between the oak leaf and the moss. There is so much detail in the shot even thou it appears at first s basic photo.
Nice result,
regards
Matt.

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• Fisher (8915)
• [2006-11-16 23:47]

Hi Paul,

Beautiful capture and composition and colors.

Two subjects competing for attention. Both subjects on their own are worthy. I feel in this case, that the leaf is the main subject, therefore, a tighter crop would increase the composition value, perhaps a square crop.?

The moss is another subject, I hope you captured it on it's own. The texture has the appearance as though one is in a plane and viewing the tree tops of evergreen trees.

Nicely done.

Mike

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• TAZ (10896)
• [2006-11-17 1:29]

Hello Paul,
You and the nature are artists ! Nice shape of the moss and great contrast of the orange leaf. Composition is simple and smart. Good use of filter...
Congratulations my friend and TFS.

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• horia (11676)
• [2006-11-17 6:30]

What a simply yet very effective and beautiful composition, Paul!
The difference between the textures is what really drawn my attention. Very well seen and taken.
Great POV, lovely and well saturated color and excellent clean and sharp details.
Very well done!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2006-11-17 6:36]

Hello Paul,
Artistic capture.Well seen and composed.POV,colors,framing,visual impact and lighting are excellent.
TFS...:-)

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• scottevers7 (12253)
• [2006-11-17 6:52]

Hi Paul,
A beautiful composition. The use of the circ. polarizer and a spot on exposure have the rich colors looking superb. Nice sharp detail. Looks great!
Scott

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• jmp (8394)
• [2006-11-17 8:29]

Hi Paul,
Beautiful moss and composition. The regularity patterns of moss is well composated the the leaf. Excellent definition and colors. Clear and useful techical notes.
TFS, José M.

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• Janice (16553)
• [2006-11-17 22:44]

HI Paul, it's a really good composition with the brilliant oak leaf placed so strategically on the moss. And I love the look of this moss too. All nice and sharp, well done,
Janice

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• hester (10586)
• [2006-11-18 11:34]

Hi Paul

The moss looks very attractive. I must admit I have always liked the shapes and colours of moss but have never taken a photo - this looks great against the contrasting colours and textures. Simple but very attractive composition.

TFS

Karan

p.s. I have only just found your message about Bushy Park. Sorry for not replying. It sounds great and I may well take you up on your offer one day :)

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• claudine (9337)
• [2006-11-18 11:37]

Hello Paul,
What a detailed and so well composed picture. I like it a lot. You had a very good POV and those colors are stunning. Well done and TFS,
Claudine

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• mario-roberto (2623)
• [2006-11-18 15:08]

very very good shot

tfs mario

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• AnimalExplorer (8244)
• [2006-11-18 20:30]

Love the pattern effect of the moss with the offset random feeling of the oak leaf. The exposure is dynamite with great color appeal. :)

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• SunToucher (8291)
• [2006-11-19 5:35]

Hi Paul,
A really creative and excellent idea. The composition makes nature a kind of art. I love the details in the moss and the position of the leaf. I just feel that the moss has a kind of blue color tone. By adjusting the blue tone in the curves, the color of the moss looks better.
TFS,
Niek

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• jossim (11714)
• [2006-11-19 18:01]

Bonne prise,le contraste est frappant et la composition est artisanale.

Bravo et merci pour le partage.

Joseph

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• red45 (24701)
• [2006-11-23 3:28]

Good to see image like this one from time to time. Simply idea and great realisation. Very good composition, leaf looks like boat, or maybe rather member of rock band sailing on hands of crowd during performace :-) I can't help with ID but this is quite common moss in Poland, it likes wet areas of forests.

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• gerhardt (11501)
• [2006-11-27 6:51]

I love this. It is so "John Shaw" I don't want to label your style but it makes me think of his work. The CPL filter worked well. Great shot Paul.

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• XOTAELE (8)
• [2006-12-24 18:11]

Original composición. Los contrastes entre los colores son fabulosos, me gusta mucho esta imagen, Felicidades, JL.

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• sAner (4742)
• [2006-12-28 17:23]

Hi Paul,

Simple yet beautiful. Very well composed, great natural colors. I wish you a great 2007!

Regards,
Pieter

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• extramundi (12674)
• [2007-01-01 7:22]

Hi Paul.
I liked very much this capture, I think you managed the lights perfectly to bring out the shape and textures of the moss in an unique way. It is very arty, well done and happy new year, MF.