# Fall is Here **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** abstract, plant-life, weekly-challenge, macro-close-up\ **Created:** [October 3, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467 "2026-10-03T23:25:09Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 11:25pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/1 "2026-10-03T23:25:09Z")
![Original - Blackberryleafedited1.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/7/473637dd7daf6b33efbac519fc7e6a8b4e0d68ae.jpeg) ### Weekly Challenge Autumn Underfoot 9/27/26 - 10/3/26 **Critique Style:** Standard The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below. **Feedback Focus:** Artistic / Expressive ### About This Image Fall is one of my least favorite times of the year, but at least there’s color. This is a 45 image stack of a blackberry leaf that exhibits amazing coloration. ### Feedback Requested I decided to go with an off centered diagonal vein as the anchor to this comp. How do you like it? ### Technical Details Camera: Z9 Lens: 200mm f4 Micro Focal length: 200mm Shutter speed: 1/13 sec Aperture: f13 ISO: 160 Flash: 2 flashes set at 0.0 and -0.7ev Processing software: Lightroom Classic, Photoshop 2026, Zerene Stacker Major adjustments: Blending/stacking: PMax, 45 images Other notes: cropped and rotated final image ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Lowe](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/michael_lowe/32/7118_2.png) [@Michael\_Lowe](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Michael_Lowe)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/2 "2026-10-03T23:29:46Z")
Jim, the colors area feast for the eyes. I like the composition you’ve chosen. Well done. Why is fall your least favorite time of year? ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/3 "2026-10-04T13:43:23Z")
Thank you @Michael_Lowe for your critique. One reason why fall is my least liked season is that everything is shutting down and insect diversity is quite low compared to spring and summer. …Jim ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/4 "2026-10-04T17:45:54Z")
> [@Jim\_Zablotny](#): > > One reason why fall is my least liked season is that everything is shutting down and insect diversity is quite low compared to spring and summer. Coming from a bug 🦟 guy this makes sense 😉. But I think you’re making the best of the fall season. Frame filling color and edge to edge sharpness plus marvelous detail makes this a fine subject and a marvelous presentation. Most excellent. \>=))\> ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/5 "2026-10-04T17:55:11Z")
Excellent job on this image, Jim. I always like leaf macros with all the wild detail of the colors, the structure and the various depredations from those insects of yours. I understand your point of view, but growing up in Michigan, some of my very fondest memories are of fall days in the woods. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [October 4, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/fall-is-here/52467/6 "2026-10-04T20:33:47Z")
Jim, I agree, the colors are outstanding. I also like your not quite corner to corner placement of the main vein. I’m fascinated with the “furry bits” sticking up from the veins. As a very minor nit, I do suggest removing the partial white spot along the lower right frame. The details are amazing!