Quercus falcata | Leaf Portraits
Feeling the need to be a little creative these days I decided to try doing leaf portraits, similar to the fruit and vegetable portraits I did last year. I’m actually planning on incorporating more of the tree into the portraits such as any interesting twigs, seeds, and flowers if they are available. I did this rough draft of a southern red oak from leaves I collected on the way to my car at my office. There were enough diverse leaf shapes that I thought they would be interesting.
A couple of things I need to change up is to get a bigger white background. I thought I had a large poster board somewhere but alas, I can’t find it. Then I need to do a bit better with my lighting to get rid of the shadows on the edges and where the leaf is…Chris gave me some ideas and I need to experiment.
But, I’m liking the results so far! Expect more in the future.
7 Comments
Erin
Ooooo, I like these! Looking forward to seeing more!
chel
These. Are. Brilliant. Don’t mess with it- seriously. Something magical is happening here- the light, the starkness of it… it’s very modern but also super classic. WOW.
Beegirl
So pretty! Nothing like the changing of the seasons to get your creative mojo going..
(ps- reading this and it makes me think of you:)
http://www.amazon.com/Called-Again-Story-Love-Triumph/dp/0825306930
Patrice
I love fall and leaves, so I love these leaf portraits! Keep ’em coming!
Mandy
I LOVE the portraits. I looked through all the veggie ones too!
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What’s up friends, its enormous article on the topic of teachingand entirely explained,
keep it up all the time.
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