Monday, 18th June 2007
Arrow of Life
by Neil Taylor
I took dozens of shots to get this. The DOF was barely deeper than the thickness of the leaf.
I cropped the picture to give the impression of an arrow, so the shape is defined by the veins rather than the leaf edges. I loved the way the pattern of the veins with the colour apparently draining out of (or possibly into) the arrow through the tip accentuated the arrow shape and hinted at the cycle of life.
Equipment: Nikon D70, 50mm lens, BRIGHT sunlight
Neil Taylor
Recently went pro as a wedding photographer. I enjoy taking scenic shots but my favourite is to get interesting human expressions.
Website: ntpix.com
Arrow of Life by Neil Taylor was photo of the day on Monday, 18th June 2007. It is tagged Abstract, Leaves. You can leave a comment below.
18 Comments
Anurag
Excellent Shot, a perfect example of how the best subjects are in your own back yard. BTW did you use any close up lense/ extension tube over your 50mm?
Eli Shams
Quite inspiring close up. In fact, the first thing that came to my mind was a view of a big city seen from a plane, veins beeing avenue, smaller one streets… Excellent work, it worth all the efforts you did to get it.
poster boy
lovely colours and detail – great macro picture!
Karen Gwinner
Great comment Eli Shams, that is exactly what I was thinking! Awesome shot and title. Thanks for sharing.
Neil Taylor
To anurag; no extra lenses. The 50mm lens is a macro lens. I had the camera on a light tripod and held the leaf a few inches in front of the lens with the camera on autofocus and the sun directly behind the leaf. Even then most of my pictures were out of focus because any slight movement between AF locking in and the camera reacting took it out of the DOF. I nearly gave up in frustration. Very glad I was using digital.
Paul Indigo
Gorgeous colours.
Photo Buffet
You’ve captured a beautiful macro there, Neil. Leaves are great subjects at any season, I think. I like the title & analogy that goes along with this photos. Nice work!
EST
Although it’s repetative: Very beautiful – and nice title!
k libby
Love the title – very creative in relation to the image.
Pauline Jones
I take lots of macro shots myself; I know they’re not easy
Matt Burrard-Lucas
I especially like the vivid colours in this image and the fine structure of the leaf! Great work.
Renee
The colors are incredible! Congrats
Lakshmi
This is awesome!! A great graphic composition and colours to die for!!
su
Refreshingly different shot, love macro shots, they are so imageanative.
mike
Love the colors. Great details.
paul whitton
nice!!!
Su
Looks like an abstract piece of art,
renee
Well captured!