Frond memories
Sometimes I just can’t help myself
This is the shield of a king fern, after the leaf dies, there’s a skeleton left….
desaturated and cross processed
Canon 5D w 100mm macro and 12mm extension tube, f/3.2, 1/16sec, ISO 400
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JLDunn
Clever wordplay, haunting image. Well done Mel!
jaycee
This is gorgeous :)
funkyfacestudio
This is so pretty, I love to put a single leaf like this in a tiny vase, Love the detail,colors and the softness combined !
Jessica Tremp
goodness me, those colours are so gorgeous
mhkantor
wow mel! phenomenal colors. what a fantastic image.
Nikki Trexel
wow, cool…i’ve never seen that before. awesome colors too…
sjem ©
oh so good – is it the extension tube that gives you the shallowest depth of field in the universe ?
Mel Brackstone replied
I have a set of three, sjem….the 12mm is the one I can hand hold, the others are 20mm and 36mm….and you can combine all three…THATS when you get the shallowest depth of field in the universe! I haven’t been able to get my eyes to focus well enough to make good use of the three, let alone the 20mm and or 36mm….
~ Selle
Not only do you have such cool toys but you know how to use them….. my kind of woman :)
Love the pinky colour in the background
jemimalovesbigted
gorgeous tones Mel… I am loving these abstract beauties!
sjem ©
Bloody hell mel – I presume that means you have to manual focus then ?
Mel Brackstone replied
I always manually focus macros, its the only way I get the focus where I want it, rather than letting the camera choose….we all know that’s only going to end in tears ;)
Paul Louis Vil...
Wow Mel, this is absolutely gorgeous, love the framing and color! :D
Dayonda
Ethereal!
Anne McGinn
delicate and beautiful
Karen Cook
And darn beautiful it is too… so soft and fragile… love the processing Mel :o)
AndyGii
Love what you have done with this.
Michelle Barlo...
BRAVO
SdeVarax
yup, I’m officially in love with you and your work
Lorraine Creagh
Wow, this is so cool. Thanks also for the info on how you achieved this great shot.
Kenny Gulley Jr.
awesome abstract
Angel Gold
Clever work Mel
Mark German
Simply beautiful, Mel.
Anthony Mancuso
just beautiful Mel!!!
Tom Gomez
Impressive use of the technology …
Sharon Davey
Lovely colors and Stunning in simplicity and gentleness Great Work WELL Done!!!!!!!!!
Christian Hartung
awesome colour used and detail, well done
Geoff Coleman...
Just so subtle and beautiful – you are definitely in the zen zone today.
Mel Brackstone replied
Thanks Geoff, the macros I did today were from a subtle challenge from Ursula over at OE. Her macro work is to die for! If I could even get close I’d be zenned :)
Robyn Lakeman
With fronds like these who needs anemones. Sorry old joke lol. It’s so delicate and subtle. Love it!
Mel Brackstone replied
hehehe
Sharon Johnstone
Absolutely beautiful Mel!!!!!!
Sean Farragher
brilliant shot
Karin Taylor
o my
there’s something about this
i’m smitten with it!
Glenn Alderson
Love this work, just perfect….........well done!
Patricia L. Ba...
Amazing work, Mel. Love the abstract painterly quality.
peterhoenderdos
wel done Mel
Patricia Montg...
Love that title! Beautiful image – well done!
FrozenMoments
There is something special about this, what an awesome shot!!
Lovely colours and details This is an instant fav.
Darren Burdell
Very cool cross processing and colour control, love this!
Jodie Carruthers
Gentle, beautiful, soft
graphit
superbe prise de vue!!! j’adore!!
Steven Sandner
Brilliant work! love the framing of this, nice work!
=)
carlein
glad you can’t help yourself :-) as this work is wonderful!
PPV247
Interesting shape and effect Mel.
shanghaiwu
LOVE LOVE this image