Leaves in a Mirror Image

I haven’t been able to shoot much in the last few days–unfortunately paying work. 😉 But when I’m out, I’m primarily focusing on doing more abstract work, and I’m not exactly sure on the results just yet, so I’m not showing those as of now.

In between those abstracts, I’m still noticing some interesting things. Yesterday i took this photo. I was just trying to capture a pretty leaf with some out of focus leaves in the background. I was using different apertures to get different depth of field in the photo. You might think that in this photo, the background leaf is really out of focus, but this was shot at F/8 (with my 105mm macro lens), and at the more wide open apertures (lower numbers) the background was much more blurred (to the point where you couldn’t tell there were other leaves).

Anyhow, I picked this photo, as it looked like the background leaf was a reflection of the foreground leaf, where they touch at the bottom. They aren’t. And I just think that is so cool. (:

Shot with my Nikon 105mm macro lens at f/8.

31 Responses to “Leaves in a Mirror Image”

The light shining through the foreground leaf is gorgeous. Great Fall Photo.

helensadornmentsblog said this on October 14, 2011 at 6:26 am | Reply
- Thanks, Helen! We have mostly yellow leaves here, so my eye instantly notices any red leaves (and bonus if they’re maples! 🙂 ). Thanks for your comment.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 7:10 am | Reply
Lovely composition and, as you say, cool the way the tips of the leaves are touching. And great to hear you’re experimenting with abstract images!

Mufidah Kassalias said this on October 14, 2011 at 6:55 am | Reply
- Thank you, Mufidah! Glad you think that it’s cool about the leaf tips! Love your abstract images also. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 7:09 am | Reply
What a cool shot! Luv your posts! Cheers!

Steve said this on October 14, 2011 at 8:03 am | Reply
- What a great compliment. Thanks, Steve!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 11:34 am | Reply
Another well done image. The light, background, and color are perfect together.

dhphotosite said this on October 14, 2011 at 8:48 am | Reply
- Thanks so much, David!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 11:34 am | Reply
Great job capturing a reflection without using something that would act like a mirror.

Maggie said this on October 14, 2011 at 9:10 am | Reply
- Thanks, Maggie, for your nice comment. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 11:33 am | Reply
Oh this is beautiful. What a pleasant surprise!

Charleen said this on October 14, 2011 at 9:13 am | Reply
- Ah, thank you so much, Charleen. Glad you like this photo. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 11:33 am | Reply
An excellent shot, Katie. The mottled light on the teaf really adds to it. 🙂

tedgriffith said this on October 14, 2011 at 9:22 am | Reply
- I loved the way the sunlight hit the leaf, Ted, so I’m so glad you noticed it. Thanks for your comment!
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 11:31 am | Reply
I really like the specific leaf that is in focus, the little blemish at the top left and the green to red give it so much character.

mypixelizedview said this on October 14, 2011 at 12:20 pm | Reply
- Thank you so much for noticing the imperfections, and how they actually give the photo more interest. 🙂 Thanks so much for your comment.
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 1:35 pm | Reply
I really like this one and the wheat (or tall grass).

RobinWeertsPhotography said this on October 14, 2011 at 7:42 pm | Reply
- Glad you liked those two photos, and thanks for your comment, Robin. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 8:21 pm | Reply
Perfect depth of field.

Lloyd said this on October 14, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Reply
- Thank you, Lloyd. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 14, 2011 at 8:21 pm | Reply
Such a beautifully composed photo – love it.

Kim said this on October 15, 2011 at 5:30 pm | Reply
- Thank you, Kim! Truly appreciate it! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 15, 2011 at 9:12 pm | Reply
Beautiful fall photo!

annerains said this on October 15, 2011 at 9:17 pm | Reply
- Thanks, Anne! Glad you liked it. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 15, 2011 at 9:22 pm | Reply
OMG, I love this one. And the title too. 🙂

Nandini said this on October 16, 2011 at 9:10 am | Reply
- Thank you, thank you, thank you! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 16, 2011 at 9:30 am | Reply
Love the detailing of the veins. Nature’s little abstract painting!

milkayphoto said this on October 19, 2011 at 8:51 am | Reply
- Wonderful! 🙂 You have me smiling. 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on October 19, 2011 at 12:15 pm | Reply
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Photography As Abstract – Autumn « katie's camera blog said this on November 2, 2011 at 7:18 am | Reply
Brilliant idea! 🙂

Inge said this on November 3, 2011 at 11:34 am | Reply
- Why thank you! 🙂
  
  KatiesCameraBlog said this on November 3, 2011 at 1:58 pm | Reply

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