A shaft of spring sunlight just catching this new growth of tree against the shade of the pines. Haven't done much to it: a little cropping, a little level adjustment.
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Composition Excellent work on the composition - I'm glad we can't see behind the nearest big tree. I love the growth here, but I almost wonder how much is down toward the ground - perhaps a half-step back would have given us some context?
Color I love the colors here - they aren't jump-out-and-scare you, but they really do set the tone for this shot. I wish the growth was a touch more green.
Contrast Personally I like the contrast. I wish this kind of shot did better - lower contrast, not so much "POP!" But that's just me!
Focus The detail in this shot is amazing. Did you try one with a shallow DOF on just the growth and let the stuff behind fuzz out? Maybe interesting to try.
Lighting Almost a bit too much from your "shaft of spring sunlight." I like how they make the leaves glow, however. Hard to control this element - what kind of day was it?
Subject matter Perfect for this challenge. The growth of new plants out in nature, surrounded by all the old - it's superb.
Awesome composition. The colors seem a touch muted. Was it a hazy or rainy day? Maybe a bit of contrast/brightness, or saturation would have helped give it a bit more "punch."
Very pretty how the leaves catch the light but the rest of the forest doesn't... Not really sure whether I like where this picture was cut off at, I think getting down and shooting up might have been better... nice serene look to the photo though. Good detail on both the leaves and the bark of the tree.
What a wonderful idea. Those leaves shine like gold in this darkened forest! Looks like an oriental arrangement or composition. With a little less contrast (brights and darks), I think the image would work even better. Still, simply marvelous eye! This is great photography!
I like the soft look here and a fabulous representation of fauna. The only thing I'm thinking here though is that while the most of this picture is dead trees, the green in the foreground seems a bit out of place. But I still like it.
the sunlight highlights the subject perfectly. Nice composition with the trees fading into the distance, bits of green peeking through. The photo has atmosphere. Wish the maple were a little more interesting.
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