Autumn leaves
Stuart Lilley

Autumn leaves

November 2018

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Expert
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This was a difficult one to judge, but I simply kept on coming back to this image. The colour palette, the detail, the choice of backdrop, simple light and composition. Nothing complicated, but handled with precision. It is as simple as it is beautiful.

3,318 Images entered

2,527 Photographers

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What a great scene! Those lines really bring the attention right into the "tunnel". But then they have nothing to catch to. I thing it would be great to create some portraits it there. Just putting the on natural patch of light would pop them of out the dark "tunnel".

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Wow, just wow. So many things worked out great on this one. Centered subject where eyes can relax, contrasting tree trunks, nicely compressed scene but with so many horizontal and diagonal lines create sense of space. And the light. Great work!

Crowd
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I really like that you resisted to use shallow depth of field and focused more on compositon. The tree balancing out those two windows worked out great. Keep on exploring, I'm already looking forward to seeing more of your work!

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I really like the clean hard light here. It almost looks artificial, and maybe it is. It creates such a nice structure, spiced by the waves created by droplets that create beautiful patterns here.. Such a cool picture. Thank you for that.

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Another testament that you don't need an expensive camera to make a great picture. All you need is a concept. I really like the use of "fashion look" made by direct flash. It really compliments the theme and the centered composition. Make up greatly improves focus on subject. Good job!

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Brief

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The smell of Autumn is in the air, and what's more indicative of this time of year than leaves? Red ones, orange ones, yellow ones, or a vivid mixture of them all! Get out there and take your best Autumn leaves shots; but be quick, this season is fleeting and trees can change overnight.

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