The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
The entrance pond at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens usually has lovely lily pads and other aquatic vegetation, but it had been drained last fall and the lily pads had shriveled. The contrast of colors and textures was simply beautiful, even though the plants were faded.
Specific Feedback
I’m good with this, but if anything strikes you as amiss, I’m all ears. Thinking I’ll probably print this, so if you see anything that might need attention during printing, I’d love to hear about it.
Technical Details
Hand held, looking straight down, most likely had the polarizer on. Processed in ACR & PS.
I can see why you like this so much. The composition is really good and the image is intriguing. Some people may not like the subject matter but as a work of art it is good.
Great storytelling of the last vestiges of the cycle of life. The lines leading away from the greener leaves do look like they were gathering the last bits of energy from everywhere around. You title is appropriate.
I like the contrast between the jet black soil and the withered leaves. It really makes the leaves stand out. I also like the varying colors among the leaves as it somehow shows a progression of time. Well seen and executed.
Bonnie, this looks great. The lily leaves (in their various stages of growth and decay) are arranged well in the frame and they stand out nicely from the cracked mud. I’m especially taken by the fact that there is some new growth scattered in the decay. I see that hardiness in the lilies in my own pond, with a few new leaves growing throughout the winter, even when the pond ices over.
But would someone hang such a “work of art” over their couch?
Oh, I like this analogy! The lines of the stems were another of the things that attracted me to this scene. I’m glad you noticed them.
Hmm, I figured the greenish leaves were ones that just hadn’t succumbed yet. It’ll be interesting to see what this pond looks like once it fills back up again this winter.
In a house filled with art, yes – this could go anywhere! Gorgeous and well-seen and captured. I love the lines and think @HarveyAbernathey stated it well. I don’t have any suggestions for printing per se, but wonder about some burning of the edges. But on the other hand, the visual flatness may be worth preserving. Wonderful either way!
Thanks, Don.