Harlequin Maple

deeky · Jul 21, 2013

Found some nice dappled light on a unique tree I really like. B&W was definitely the way to go with this one after working with it. I think this is the shot I had in my head.

Curious to know your thoughts.

IMG_3817a by breckmiller, on Flickr

Heitz · Jul 21, 2013

I like it. I especially like the B/W conversion. It really calls your attention to the dual tonalities of the leaf, which would probably get lost with color.

timor · Jul 21, 2013

Very nice, I like it.

Dinardy · Jul 21, 2013

Really nice B&W capture.

deeky · Jul 22, 2013

Thanks all. The variegation does actually show up in color. The middle is a nice mid-tone green while the outer edges are almost white. I had done a little burning in the upper right area, but was afraid it made those leaves a little too flat. I think I figured out what I need to do to polish that up a little. Maybe I'm a little critical just because I know it's there.