The Fallen
The same basic scene as todays earlier photo but with a different focus.
A Fallen Leaf
A trusting little leaf of green,
A bold audacious frost;
A rendezvous, a kiss or two,
And youth for ever lost.
Ah, me!
The bitter, bitter cost.
A flaunting patch of vivid red,
That quivers in the sun;
A windy gust, a grave of dust,
The little race is run.
Ah, me!
Were that the only one.
– Ella Wheeler Wilcox
{ 7 comments… read them below or add one }
An interesting change of focus and DOF. Good shooting experimentation.
That shallow DoF version works well for me – and it’s a good transformation of that feeling of solitude in Wilcox’s poem.
I like this one a bit better personally if I had to pick. It I a nice perspective that really changes what is being communicated.
Rest assured, the d700 does quite well in the rain.
I agree with Mark. As much as I liked yesterday’s photo, I prefer this one. This one succeeds in pulling me even deeper into the scene emotionally.
@All: It seems everyone prefers this version over the last…good, that validates my feelings as well.
I really love this photo. It definitely draws you right down the path, and gives me the impression I like a fall photo to give–that fall is earthy, wet, and colorful. Great picture.
@Mary Ann – Thanks, I’m glad you liked the photo. For certain I can testify this particular day was earthy and wet!