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Uploaded: 02/13/07 6:36 AM GMT
The Edge of Life
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I was looking at different angles to shoot these Elephant Ears and ended up behind them. With the light shining through the veins stood out and the textures just came to life. I hope you enjoy.

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::JQ
02/13/07 7:36 AM GMT
Beautiful! i love the colours, the light , the texture, the pattern on the top leaf is wow! n
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.auline
02/13/07 8:03 AM GMT
Wow beautiful shot, gorgeous colours. We had the same plant in our garden in South Africa..

Auline
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::mia04
02/13/07 9:07 AM GMT
Now this is just my kind of shot - sharp and detailed, with great use light, simple but elegant... Jsut what I tried to produce many times and never got it... Now it goes straight into my favorites.
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For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, plausible, and wrong. - H. L. Mencken
::verenabloo
02/13/07 11:19 AM GMT
Magnificient shades of green! Plants are so amazing when one is able to get such a great macro of them. I just love the soft curves that surround the leaf. And the intricate life lines.
You've certainly captured a beautiful plant here. Thank you so much, and right onto my desktop for a glowing satin look. V
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
.priyanthab
02/13/07 11:45 AM GMT
This is pure art with lights and shadows. Well done.
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.DJP
02/13/07 1:40 PM GMT
WOOOW! I can't possibly added anything better than what was already said. This is just beautiful!
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::jeenie11
02/13/07 1:51 PM GMT
it's exquisite. the veins are so clear and the color so rich.
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::djholmes
02/13/07 1:53 PM GMT
This is an amazing shot. I love backlighting through leaves. It always produces such interesting details.
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.alexis518
02/13/07 2:17 PM GMT
This photo allows us to see the true beauty of nature. When truly studied, there is no more perfect art. Well done Michael.
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We make a living by what we get; but we make a life by what we give.
::zippee
02/13/07 3:31 PM GMT
Wow, this is so beautiful! There are so many awesome elements to this - the composition, the lighting, the color and the texture! Straight into my favs and onto my desktop right now. Thank you!
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.mapbc
02/13/07 3:34 PM GMT
very serene. Vividly green. I would like to see it unframed. If it's to be used as a computer desktop the frame makes it harder to see thing. With the black frame it looks like you were getting ready to make one of those inspirational posters.
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.faxe
02/13/07 4:42 PM GMT
very very nice photo! Yes, thats nature!
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::DigiCamMan
02/13/07 6:24 PM GMT
Great looking shot. Color and lighting is spot on. Nice work.
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.MellodySmiles
02/13/07 6:45 PM GMT
Superb Michael! The composition, color, clarity, and light are top notch! This image is going to my favs and onto my desktop today. Excellent work on this! 10/10
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.jackygroen
02/13/07 7:14 PM GMT
Now that's a pretty amazing macro:) perfect detail..beautiful colors..very nice work!!:)
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.theradman
02/13/07 9:18 PM GMT
A beautiful and inspiring shot. I love the texture, light and shadow mix. DOF used to great effect.
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+Cain
02/13/07 9:24 PM GMT
everything has pretty much been said. a very abstract, very intense, very mesmerizing macro. you can't beat nature^^ a wonderfull shot Michael
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&prismmagic
02/14/07 6:41 AM GMT
I really like the texture and color in this one Michael. Exceptional!
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::kodo34
02/14/07 4:12 PM GMT
and + fav .
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+ppigeon
02/14/07 7:01 PM GMT
Yes, we enjoy it, Michael. Don't worry about that ;-)
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::cynlee
02/15/07 3:35 AM GMT
This is just plain gorgeous! Wonderful in every respect, so I won't even itemize.
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+mayne
02/16/07 4:46 AM GMT
Edge of my seat looking at the details and color. I like the simple yet miniature detail Mike.
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::LynEve
02/16/07 9:24 AM GMT
Perfection :) it is graceful and elegant and as a desktop it is relaxing and inspiring. Thank you :)
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The question is not what you look at, but what you see ~ Marcel Proust
&jojomercury
02/16/07 1:40 PM GMT
More than the image which is superb is the practiced eye that is revieled in this simple but alluring feast of shadow and green.
Peace&Respect Jojo
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.heidlerr
02/18/07 10:43 PM GMT
I love this image. The lighting and color is absolutly beautiful. A wonderful wallpaper image.
Russ
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::theshrew
03/08/07 3:04 PM GMT
Wonderful close-up - perfect angle to show the beauty of the leaves - colour is wonderful too ans is the shape of the leaves as you've presented them. Terrific and definitely a 'me' kind out shot, thank you.
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.BeeMarie
03/09/08 12:07 AM GMT
Wow, this is a really great shot. I like the bright color of the leaves and how you captured the shadows and viens.
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.za4em9
03/18/08 12:29 AM GMT
Umm, I'm kinda out of good comments right now. Just know that this image just about took my breath away.
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Blueybaee
11/07/08 8:57 PM GMT
Brilliant shot. Amazing close-up of the elephant ears.
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nec
11/15/08 11:41 AM GMT
Magnificent patterns! awesome detail. a great capture
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::Flmngseabass
05/27/10 4:29 PM GMT
Stupendous shot here Michael!!!
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