Vibrancy is Lost, But The Saturate Remains by AndrewBerry
AndrewBerry

Vibrancy is Lost, But The Saturate Remains by

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I chose this title because of the truth when looking at the subject. This is the remains of a leaf that I found a few days ago in my back garden.
It used to be a beautiful and vibrant leaf, but now that is all gone and all that remains is the skeleton.

The setup here is…
Subject (leaf)
Black background (laptop protector case)
Light source (my torch with the bare bulb)

Edited in Photoshop CS5
Sony NEX5 with 18-55mm lens.
(Camera mounted on tripod)

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Tags

leaf, dead, skeleton, still, contrast, light

Comments

  • Rachel Blackburn
    Rachel Blackburnabout 1 year ago

    This is just gorgeous Andy ^^ It looks silver and it’s just beautiful :)

  • Thank you very much for the great comment Rachel :) Glad you like this :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • BigCatPhotos
    BigCatPhotosabout 1 year ago

    I have just read your journal. You need to manage your parents expectations carefully but HAVE to carry on taking photographs – its clearly something that you have a passion and talent for.

  • I am definitely going to carry on taking photographs, it is a big part of me now.
    Thank you very much for your kind words of saying I have a talent for this :) It really does mean a lot to me.
    Thank you for dropping by BigCat :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • athex
    athexabout 1 year ago

    Very nice image

  • Thank you Athex :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • Hege Nolan
    Hege Nolanabout 1 year ago

    it looks like lace, so pretty and delicate.

  • Thank you very much Hege. It instantly caught my attention when I saw it in the garden.
    Thanks for the comment and favourite :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • Keith Baxendale
    Keith Baxendaleabout 1 year ago

    Glorious shot Andy, I agree with BigCatPhotos, you definitely have an eye for good composition. Stick at it Andy, you are producing some wonderful shots for our Album

  • Thank you so very much!!
    I will definitely stick at it :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • Damienne Bingham
    Damienne Binghamabout 1 year ago

    What a lovely study of textures, good choice juxtaposing the delicate leaf against the coarse fabric and the lighting is really perfect. Great job!

  • I’m really glad that you picked up on the two contrasting textures. I’d never seen a skeleton leaf before so I knew I had to do it justice, and that’s where this shot came from :)
    Thank you so much for your favourite, very much appreciated :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • Mieke Boynton
    Mieke Boynton11 months ago

    Beautiful textures, Andrew! Lovely!

  • Thank you very much Mieke :) I’m really glad that you like it :)

    – AndrewBerry

  • HamperRefuser
    HamperRefuser10 months ago

    Nice work mate! Just added you on FB, by the way.