...they go to a leaf heaven...

© Alexandra Hankova

...they go to a leaf heaven...

Uploaded: February 29, 2008

Description


(what happens to leaves when they die?)

Picture of skeleton of a leaf, taken against window, shortly after rain.
1/30, F32, 185.0mm
Small Photoshop work (crop, sharpness, levels, hue, turned upside down)


Comments

Susan Heath February 29, 2008

Wow, Alexandra, this is fabulous! I love the sharp detail! Well done! #866418

Alexandra Hankova February 29, 2008

I very much appreciate your comment, Susan. Thanks a lot! :-) #5573974

Kumiko Parkinson February 29, 2008

What a delicate capture...good to go with shiny water drops! Excellent shot! #5574049

Holly Shao February 29, 2008

Amazing work, Alexandra!

Holly #5574119

February 29, 2008

Very cool idea! I really like this image a lot! #5574133

Bill Wyatt February 29, 2008

WOW gorgeous the details of the leaf are amazing. Super work!! #5574245

Stan J. Bendkowski March 01, 2008

Very beautiful and very creative, Alexandra! Great photo. #5576661

Alexandra Hankova March 01, 2008

My huge thanks to all of you! :-) #5578618

Holly Hitchcock March 01, 2008

I LOVE the tones of gray to black here. There is something soft but haunting about this image. Captivating, Alexandra!! #5579622

Anna M. Halasz March 01, 2008

A very original one,Alexandra. A #5580219

Evy Johansen level-classic March 01, 2008

Love it, Alexandra!! Awesome image!! #5580288

Daniella Puente March 06, 2008

Impressive the detail you get Alexandra! excellent focus and sharpness, the idea was GREAT and you the photo fantastic... #5601354

Alexandra Hankova March 09, 2008

Thank you soooooooooo much, everyone!
:-) #5617447

Susan Heath March 22, 2008

Congratulations Alexandra! This beautiful image is so very deserving of finalist!!! Best wishes in the next category! This is a fabulous piece of art! #5679577

Susan M. Smith March 23, 2008

Alexandra, another beautiful creation! Wonderful eye, fabulous presentation! Congrats on your Finalist, my friend, and good luck in the next round :) #5682579

Susan Fox March 24, 2008

Congratulations on your finalists Alexandra! #5688071

Daniella Puente March 24, 2008

Congrats Alexandra, this is SO GREAT!!! #5688545

Dudy Irmanto Chandra Wirawan March 24, 2008

Really great pic! Love it.
Congrats foor this finalist Alexandra!
:) #5692035

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