I shot the leaf from a low angle to allow some shadowing from the ripples in the snow. It is centered to allow the shadows to lead away to the upper right without distractions in the lower portion.
Is this a composite: No
Canon 50D 1/250 @ F11, ISO 400, 18-270 @270
Merle, the leaf and snow look very good. The warm brown of the leaf stands out as do the details and the long shadows in the snow. I think that moving the leaf lower and to the left so that it’s full shadow is in the frame would be good.
Well thought out and a very good subject. I like how perhaps the wind has created a bit of hollow adjacent to the leaf. I could also see the leaf a bit lower in the frame.
Mark, David, Thanks for looking. I appreciate it. I concur with you both - the leaf would look better lower in the left. Maybe next time …
