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through_the_lens | all galleries >> Galleries >> Michael Edwards, USA > Nearing the End
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21-OCT-2011 Michael Edwards

Nearing the End

Murfreesboro,TN

The dogwood is, to Christians, an important plant, even if the "legend' is a figment of the imagination of a writer.
The brilliant white of the flowers, a spring fixture in my part of the world, portray purity, and the shape of the Cross. The central stamen is reminiscent of the Crown of Thorns. Objectively, a beautiful blessing for us all. I am in awe, every spring, during the Easter season here.
BUT, in autumn, even after the glory of the springtime is forgotten, the glory of the dogwood is truly at another peak...

I have shot many scenes of autumn. This year, for a number of reasons, I have chosen to portray my favorite season more intimately. I hope this is a blessing to those who view it.

Leica M9 ,Leica Summilux 75/1.4
1/2000s f/3.4 at 75.0mm iso160 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time21-Oct-2011 13:15:46
MakeLeica Camera AG
ModelM9 Digital Camera
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length75 mm
Exposure Time1/2000 sec
Aperturef/3.4
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Guest 10-Jan-2012 15:51
Oh the beauty...the backlighting just magnifies the detail. Lovely in legend, lovely is reality. es
Andrea 28-Oct-2011 15:19
I see the soul in this too. It also puts me in mind of the spectrum of the rainbow. Lovely indeed.
Michael Edwards28-Oct-2011 10:59
Thanks, everyone.
Terry, you got what I was going for....
Terry_O28-Oct-2011 06:16
I forgot to mention - your image reminds me of a beautiful
stained-glass window - especially in the thumbnail view.
Frank Kavanagh Photography28-Oct-2011 05:49
Oh wow Michael, these backlit leaves are fabulous.
A true feast for the eyes, well seen and captured.
Pete Hemington27-Oct-2011 20:15
This backlit Autumn shot is simply wonderful
Terry_O27-Oct-2011 15:49
Wonderful backlighting, detail, composition, and thoughts, Michael.
Bob Stevens 27-Oct-2011 13:49
This is a wonderful shot with superb color. I spent some time in the past few days looking through clusters of backlit leaves, but have not taken any shots. I think you are right, time is running out.
Cheryl Klym-Edwards27-Oct-2011 10:18
Wonderful lighting Michael! Super display of colours.
Cindy Flood27-Oct-2011 04:38
Thank you, Michael. I am amazed at all of the colors in a photo that is simple and complex at the same time. Eye candy!
hal 27-Oct-2011 03:50
A most artistic and sensitive rendition of the present Fall Season Michael.
Thank you for the blessing