Transformation within the weeds.

I like the soft effect all around.. how did you make it? Is it because of the lens?
I might crop from the top to where the 'brach' leaves the frame... I think it brings more attention to the bloom
nice background colors..

Thanks Daniel!

Actually, most of the soft effect that you see is from shooting through the foliage in the foreground.
Many times I will shoot like this to get that effect of softness, while trying to maintain a partially cleared path from the lens to the main part of the subject that I would like to have more detail in.
Try it sometimes!
Personally, ...... it's one of my favorite ways of shooting!

Thanks again Daniel, ........ appreciate it!

Michael Brown wrote:shooting through the foliage in the foreground.

I do that often as well

Colours, composition, all first-rate; I like the slightly quirky crop too. The arrangement of leaves seems almost anthropomorphic somehow but when you look at it closer you can't quite figure it . . . very intriguing. Also good is the foreground colours being echoed in the background, and the repetition of the curves of the leaves is like a dance - to make a long story even longer, in short, there is nothing I don't like about this one

Thanks for the tip Michael neat effect!!! I like it!!!!

Very unique image and beautiful image !!!!

Thanks Jason!

Anthropomorphic? I sure had to look that one up!
I guess that you could get a feel of some "human qualities" within this shot, and a feel of the curled leaves dancing. Lots to think about!

Personally, I wished that more individuals would shoot like this, or at least give it a try. You just don't see it being done that much, as many prefer the more detailed world of macro.
I really like to shoot insects in this manner in order to get that "in their world" feeling within the image.
Shooting flowers also while looking through foliage can give such a powerful, yet subtle and artistic feel about it that I love!

Would love to see some of your images and how you approach it using this method. I love looking at them all!!

Take care Jason, and again, .......... many thanks!
Mike

This is when you come up with some of your most stunning work Mike! I remember some of the other shots you've posted when you've been lurking in the undergrowth. :roll:

This is a beauty! Love it!

This has a mysterious quality about it - it's not clear what's entwining what, but the design is visually compelling. A case where merges of different leaves make a bigger abstract design. The colors add a lot. I like it!

I don't how to describe it but the artistic quality in this one is extraordinary. Really like the composition and the background. I think may be stronger highlight on bud and a tighter crop off the bottom may look better to me.

As you say, just keep the mind fresh.

Thank you for sharing.


Griffin.

very inspiring capture! at first very simple but at the same time also very intruiging! thanks for the tech. tips!

Lurking in the weeds again! This is terrific. I love the soft light and the comp. The background is awesome. How do you get this much DOF on the subject and still have soft backgrounds?
Thanks,

Very nice, Mike. Love the colors. It's amazing what there is to see if one just looks.

Very, very nice! Wonderful subtle colors and softness in the BG. Thanks so much for sharing this!

i looked at this a few times before i posted and must say i really find it intriguing,,definitely out of the box but works for me