An Aloe

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Aloe bw c-.JPG
Aloe bw c-.JPG6762×4508 2.03 MB

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Description

I’ve always liked the sculptural shapes that can be found at the junction of an aloe. The sidelight coming from the morning sun allowed me to get a lot of contrast here.

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I have no specific questions but fresh eyes often spot unnoticed errors.

Technical Details

ISO 200, 200mm, f/11, 1/80th.

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Interesting image and I love the tonalities, Don. The shapes are exquisite. I’m not sure which it is, but to me it feels like it could either use a bit of counter-clockwise rotation or filling in that blank area on the left-I’m not sure which or whether it’s both.

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I think the blank area on the left is the problem. I lightened it to separate it from the dark areas it bordered but I think that was a mistake. This is close to how it looked before I lightened it.

Aloe 3r c-
Aloe 3r c-6762×4508 1.98 MB

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I agree, Don. The darker tone works much better at filling in that space.

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Don: Like you I love the lines in aloes and your conversion depicts them well. I do prefer your rework but this is good vision and a very pleasing conversion. :+1: :+1: >=))>

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Thanks, Bill. We both have a fondness for succulents. :slight_smile:

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Wow!!! I love those elegant curves and the way the center is just above the bottom of the frame! They are evocative of a pinwheel. Wonderful lighting! No nits!

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Diane, I appreciate the comments. Glad you like this one.