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01-NOV-2011 Michael Edwards

Backlit Gingko at Sunset

Murfreesboro,TN

I found this tree yesterday while shopping with Sherri. This tree is one of the only plants with NO living relative species. Their leaves are also unique and fan shaped. I prayed all evening after finding the tree, since, for once, I didn't have my camera with me yesterday. Gingkos have a characteristic that when their leaves start falling, they ALL fall...often within 24 hours. I am blessed to have returned in time to bring this China native to you...

Leica M9 ,Leica Summilux 75/1.4
1/250s f/8.0 at 75.0mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time01-Nov-2011 17:09:11
MakeLeica Camera AG
ModelM9 Digital Camera
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length75 mm
Exposure Time1/250 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent160
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modecenter weighted (2)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programmanual (1)
Focus Distance

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Pete Hemington03-Nov-2011 17:32
Great backlit image - super shapes
Guest 03-Nov-2011 00:43
I love Gingko , their color is amazing, and with this back light they are even more beautiful!!!
Guest 02-Nov-2011 17:00
Very beautiful... the soft tones in the leaves are enhanced
by the back lighting, but not over-stated.
Terry_O02-Nov-2011 16:16
Love that backlighting, Michael. Great series!
Frank Kavanagh Photography02-Nov-2011 11:25
Very nice shape and colour to these leaves.
Very strange that all the leaves can fall within 24hrs, thanks for sharing this info with us. Nice composition.
Cindy Flood02-Nov-2011 02:56
This is a fine addition to your series and is special since you went to so much trouble to bring it to us. I must say, it was worth your effort. The color is uplifting.