Hi Val. This particular area of the forest floor is naturally dark with bits of bright sunlight penetrating the floor. These leaves were brightened by a shaft of sunlight. I didn’t want to over expose the sunlight on the leaf so I took an under exposed shot, and in order to increase the light on the leaf again, I used a gradient tool in lightroom and got it back, as near as possible, to what it was. Thank you for your interest, Val. Appreciate it.
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I love the light, Don.
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Thanks Dan. Glad you liked it.
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I’m curious Don. Did you use a headlight or flashlight? What brings you to this focused place.
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Hi Val. This particular area of the forest floor is naturally dark with bits of bright sunlight penetrating the floor. These leaves were brightened by a shaft of sunlight. I didn’t want to over expose the sunlight on the leaf so I took an under exposed shot, and in order to increase the light on the leaf again, I used a gradient tool in lightroom and got it back, as near as possible, to what it was. Thank you for your interest, Val. Appreciate it.
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It makes it even more remarkable ❣️
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Thank you Val.
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Beautifully composed photo of a new leaf. I love the interplay of light.
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Thank you Lynette. Appreciate your kind words. I loved working with the image.
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Gorgeous. If on the forest floor, I bet it was easily overlooked by many.
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You’re right LuAnne – so easily overlooked.
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Just beautiful Don, wonderful light and texture.
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Thank you Sandra.
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