Autumn Leaf Detail

[Pete Askew]

Last weekend we collected a load of different leaves to photograph. I was traveling all week and so this is the first chance I've had to play with them. Here's one the shots from today. Not quite what I'm after but getting there.

Here is the lighting setup etc. Two 3K heads powered by a 3K Asymmetric generator (250K : 500k L:R) fitted with honeycomb boxes. Black background with lights illuminating just to the rear of the leaf.

Hasselblad 503CW / Zeiss 120mm Macro Planar f1:4.0 CFi + 56 mm extension tube / PhaseOne P20 back. ISO 50, 1/30s at f1:11. PP in CaptureOne, LR, Nik ColorFX 4.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

Nice set up there, Pete. I like the image. Lots to look at, as with your recent bark shot. What are you aiming for?

 

[Glenn Clabo]

Interesting work there Pete. Can't wait to see more.
That top hat really caught my eye though.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks Rob. My aim was to get a glowing leaf against a black background. However, the leaves have dried too much and I'm getting too much edge brightness. I'll try re-wetting them in the week.

Thanks Glenn. There are two. The one on the left is a leather top hat I bought 2 years ago in Vienna (bought from this chap!) whereas the one on the right belonged to Ina's grandfather (http://www.realphotographersforum.com/forum/threads/ina-in-a-top-hat.4412/).

 

[Chris Dodkin]

Nice - leaf and set-up!

Has a slightly leathery look with the brown color.

If you're looking to 'wet' the leaves Pete - try a glycerin/water solution rather than just water

 

[Aldous Lau]

Very nice details on the leaf Pete. Never know you have owned a Hasselblad, pls take more photos with your 503CW and share with us!

 

[Pete Askew]

Nice - leaf and set-up!

Has a slightly leathery look with the brown color.

If you're looking to 'wet' the leaves Pete - try a glycerin/water solution rather than just water

Thanks Chris. For some I will but I also want some to be more rigid.

Thanks Aldous. Will do.

 

[Paul Lange]

Nice Pete and the photos of the set up on this and the other leaf thread are really informative.

 

[Dan Cattermole]

Love it Pete!
I do like to seeing your set ups with the shots.

 

[Pete Askew]

Thanks again both. I'll try to include one each time I change the setup I'm using.