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First impression – ho-lee-cow!! Wonderful!!! It’s amazing how ferns can do this. I think a version with more restrained saturation could be good – the color almost competes with the amazing subject.
My first reaction is “holy saturation, Batman!”. Like Diane I feel the over-the-top greens and clarity are overwhelming an otherwise fascinating subject. This reminds me of Royal Fern, but Im not sure which kind it is. Fascinating bits of detail here including what I think are spore-bearing fronds front and center. The focus looks to be good behind all that added contrast. I think backing things off a lot will help make this a terrific close up.
Absolutely amazing, stunning, Carl. The detail is exquisite. As for color saturation, I must leave that to those who have better monitors. I just totally enjoying the image.
Absolutely wonderful. A fern, like people, sometimes need just the right amount of time to open up to their full potential. I can get lost for hours shooting in a field of ferns. You captured it beautifully with the close up getting all the textures to show. Beautiful.
