What caught my attention was the lichen.
It seemed a good subject for a photo so I took it home.
After a bit of focus stacking:
Once I had the twig in my hand the arrangement of buds seemed photogenic.
A bit more focus stacking later
They looked even more interesting close up, especially the colouring.
The twig was found under an old Ash tree but I don't think it came from that.
The best possibility I could find looking at scores of photos on t'internet was Oak.
As I am useless at identifying trees from buds I am probably way out.
This session the lighting was positioned at about 2 o'clock to give some shadow.
I love that last photo, John. I'm a painter, and I get really frustrated by most plant photography where people try to avoid all sense of form, and things look flat. To my eye, objects need light and shadows to give a sense of being. Great stuff!
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying your handiwork. It's a bit more interesting than bloody node trees.
ReplyDeleteI am impressed by these focussed stacked images it's not something I've come across before. Although I've been a keen photographer for 50 years it just goes to show that I've not progressed into other areas of photography. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI am amazed at all of the colors in those tiny buds. So interesting, John!
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