Critique Style Requested: Standard
The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
This image is a simple black and white shot of agave plant leaves. The smooth lines and soft shadows give the leaves a silk-like look, with a gentle suggestion of movement as if caught in a light breeze.
Any feedback welcome
118 mm at ISO 250 and 1⁄500sec at ƒ/11
Lovely image, Saundie. I was wondering what the original subject could be, so it really fits the concept of abstract. The lighting is superb.
Superb work Saundie! Complex image. Love the light and shadow interplay and layers. I thought this was a dune image! I would never have guessed this was an agave plant.
I thought you had taken a photo from an automobile or airplane. Even after your explanation, without the top leaf, I would still have difficulty seeing agave leaves. Great abstract.
Great Image Don I would have never guess plant leaves. I see some Edward Weston inspiration in this image. The TONE is stellar !!!
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Thanks for the feedback. It’s really pleasing that it’s not instantly recognized as a plant, which makes it just a little more abstract. I believe Edward Weston is always an inspiration for this kind of work. Whether we realize it or not, once you have seen his work, it’s always buried in one’s mind. 
So mysterious. I never would have guessed it to be agave leaves. So original and creative.
Thanks Chris!
I’ve taken scads of photos of agaves but framing a shot this way never occurred to me. Well done!
