Autumn by perspective Photo

Photographer’s Note

A GREEN LEAF IS GREEN because of the presence of a group of pigments known as chlorophylls. When they are abundant in the leafs cells, as they are during the growing season, the chlorophylls' green color dominates and masks out the colors of any other pigments that may be present in the leaf. Thus the leaves of summer are characteristically green.

The chlorophylls have a vital function: they capture some of the sun's energy and utilize it in the manufacture of the plant's food - simple sugars which are produced from water and carbon dioxide. These sugars are the basis of the plant's nourishment-the sole source of the carbohydrates needed for growth and development.

In their food-manufacturing process, the chlorophylls themselves break down and thus are being continually "used up." During the growing season, however, the plant replenishes the chlorophyll so that the supply remain high and the leaves stay green.

But as autumn approaches, certain influences both inside and outside the plant cause the chlorophylls to be replaced at a slower rate than they are being used up. During this period, with the total supply of chlorophylls gradually dwindling, the "masking" effect slowly fades away. Then other pigments that have been present (along with the chlorophylls) in the cells all during the leaf's life begin to show through. These are carotenoids they give us colorations of yellow, brown, orange, and the many hues in between.

The reds, the purples, and their blended combinations that decorate autumn foliage come from another group of pigments in the cells called anthocyanins. These pigments are not present in the leaf throughout the growing season as are the carotenoids. They develop in late summer in the sap of the cells of the leaf, and this development is the result of complex interactions of many influences - both inside-and outside the plant. Their formation depends on the breakdown of sugars in the presence of bright light as the level of a certain chemical (phosphate) in the leaf is reduced.

During the summer growing season, phosphate is at a high level. It has a vital role in the breakdown of the sugars manufactured by chlorophyll.

But in the fall, phosphate, along with the other chemicals and nutrients, moves out of the leaf into the stem of the plant. When this happens, the sugar-breakdown process changes, leading to the production of anthocyanin pigments. The brighter the light during this period, the greater the production of anthocyanins and the more brilliant the resulting color display that we see. When the days of autumn are bright and cool, and the nights are chilly but not freezing, the brightest colorations usually develop.

Anthocyanins temporarily color the edges of some of the very young leaves as they unfold from the buds in early spring. They also give the familiar color to such common fruits as cranberries, red apples, blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and plums.

In our autumn forests they show up vividly in the maples, oaks, sourwood, sweetgum, dogwood, tupelo, black gum and persimmon. These same pigments often combine with the carotenoids' colors to give us the deeper orange, fiery reds, and bronzes typical of many hardwood species.

The carotenoids occur, along with the chlorophyll pigments, in tiny structures - called plastids - within the cells of leaves. Sometimes they are in such abundance in the leaf that they give a plant a yellow-green color, even during the summer. But usually we become aware of their presence for the first time in autumn, when the leaves begin to lose their chlorophyll.

Carotenoids are common in many living things, giving characteristic color to carrots, corn canaries, and daffodils, as well as egg yolks, rutabagas, buttercups, and bananas.

Their brilliant yellows and oranges tint the leaves of such hardwood species as hickories, ash, maple yellow-poplar, aspen, birch, black cherry, sycamore, cottonwood, sassafras, and alder.
In late summer the veins that carry fluids into and out of the leaf are gradually closed off as a layer of special cork cells forms at the base of each leaf. As this cork layer develops, water and mineral intake into the leaf is reduced, slowly at first, and then more rapidly. It is during this time that the chlorophyll begins to decrease.

Often the veins will still be green after the tissues between them have almost completely change color.

http://www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/misc/autumn/autumn_colors.htm

This on I took last year and now is autnumn coming again and is the summer almost over. We had a bad summer in the Netherlands. I hope you like the photo. the iso was 800. What did you say Jaap, yes 800 iso. It was a try out and playing with the camera.
gr. Jaap

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Cretense (57608) 2008-09-08 8:38

Hi Jaap!

If autumn had a "portrait" then it would be this photo!!! Excellent framing and composition but it's the colours (oh, what colours!) that make this one so special! Congratulations!

Hercules

kyrneucciu (1344) 2008-09-08 8:42

Hi Jaap, autumn arrives has great step and with him its superb very beautiful color cheer. JO

maltese (21539) 2008-09-08 8:45

Hello Jaap
Une photo d'automne avec de superbes couleurs!!
Le cadrage sur ce ruisseau donne une bonne profondeur à cette photo.
C'est très bien composé et bien vu, du très bon travail!!
Amicalement
Hervé

nophoto (79) 2008-09-08 8:46

Lovely colors and nice composition. So i have to tell that it is just
great.

nikos

Buin (38628) 2008-09-08 8:46

Hallo Jaap!
Well, another few weeks, and we'll have this wonderful and always again fascinating event of autumn colouring. In your picture I like especially this amazing depth, created by your point of view. This must be an impressive trail ...
Greetings from an already a bit autumnal Germany!
Frank

gentedilivello (2133) 2008-09-08 8:52

Hi Jaap,
the colors of your shot are simply marvelous. You made a great composition with this quiet forest corner.
TFS.
Gabriele.

delkoo (35058) 2008-09-08 8:52

hi jaap,
Very nicely made : so delicate, so colorful, so beautiful.
your photo job is excellent and shows very well your sensitivity .

best regards
didier

asajernigan (14414) 2008-09-08 9:15

Jaap,
This is a wonderful photo showing all the colors of autumn. Your composition is fine using the road to lead the eye through the shot. The lighting and colors are outstanding with excellent sharpness and detail.
TFS,
Asa

P-S-I-G (24482) 2008-09-08 9:15

Hello Jaap,
Very pleasant scene. I like the colours and the depth.
Well taken.
Best regards,
Fabrice

MarcT (21105) 2008-09-08 9:43

Ja, ja, Jaap,
De kleuren... binnen kort.
Met een beetje zon is het een echt festival.
Groetjes
Marc

besnard (31362) 2008-09-08 9:44

Bonjour Jaap
Tu nous fais voir ce qui va arriver dans quelques semaines. C'est un très beau cliché avec les magnifiques couleurs chaudes de l'automne.
Je te souhaite une bonne soirée.
Nicole

Photo65Net (43106) 2008-09-08 9:52

Hello Jaap,
Wonderful colors here.
I like your compo with great depth and perspective.
Have a nice day,
JB.

mark_mk (246) 2008-09-08 10:12

Hi Jaap,
wonderful shot, great colors, nice POV and great depth of field. Great image quality, it`s simply stunning! I love this shot, many thanks for sharing!

Take care
Mark

berek (29115) 2008-09-08 10:15

Hi Jaap,
Beautiful autumn sense with great perspective. lovely colours my friend. have a nice evening.
Burak

claudeD (11564) 2008-09-08 10:55

Hello Jaap, very interesting autumn shot with a perfect composition and colors.Excellent sharpness and amazing different tones.Thank you for your detailed note.

With regards from Luxembourg

Jean-Claude

afroditi (543) 2008-09-08 11:07

Hi Jaap!
Beautiful automnal landscape with beautiful colorations!I like also the alley that is lost in the depth!
afroditi

romanaa (2551) 2008-09-08 11:22

Hello Jaap,
your gallery is for me like a textbook on composition. This one, again, is brilliant. Everything is so well balanced, the picture breaths out the serene atmosphere, every detail is precise where it should be. I suspect you of putting the branch across the neat channel to break the perfectness and catch the attention of the eyes.
Bravo

Best regards
Romana

Yeoman (1015) 2008-09-08 11:43

Hi Jaap !

Ouch ! What a marvellous picture !!! It's so graphic and beautiful, with some amazing colors...

A great shoot ! Congratulations,

You are now in my favorites... ;-)

Best regards,

Emmanuel

xavshot (63373) 2008-09-08 12:54

Bonsoir Jaap
superbe perspective et belles couleurs d'automne dans cette image. Très belle luminosité et qualité de la prise. Bravo.
Xavier

Cormac (26461) 2008-09-08 13:40

I see you are getting a jump on the autumn season by posting this one from last year - this really gets me in the mood to see some colours on the trees. Sorry to hear that summer was bad in the Netherlands, but have the right attitude, which is that it's time to look ahead to the next season. Very good shot considering that it was taken at ISO 800 and 1/20 of a second. Beautiful scene!

barrufeto_77 (25957) 2008-09-08 14:17

Hi jaap.

Argggg...what an excellent colours of the Fall!!!

My compliments for sure!

izmirli (3367) 2008-09-08 14:28

merhaba dear jaap
magnificent autumn and nature.magnificent colours and trees.wonderful composition.well done.
best regards.
gürkan akçakır.

Philippe (11791) 2008-09-08 14:40

Hallo, Jaap. Je hebt een zeer goed perspectief gecreëerd in dit beeld door de boomstam zo dicht bij de rand te zetten. Ook et pad zorgt voor een zeer goed perspectief. De herfstkleuren zijn wondermooi evenals de wortels van de boom op de voorgrond.
Ik wens je een goede nacht,
Philippe

MarianneS (14706) 2008-09-08 15:11

Hello Jaap,
A nice idea of what we should expect within a few weeks.
Superb colours!
Regards,
Marianne

phwall (5821) 2008-09-08 16:04

Hi Jaap,
Wonderful colours, superb perspective and stunning composition.
Congratulations.
Regards
Peter

gneufeld (15289) 2008-09-08 16:59

Hi jaap,
A wonderful autumn image and you know what, if you hadn't mentioned the 800 asa, I doubt many would have noticed. This image is of top quality and the colors and details exceptional. TFS. Gerald

UnTrained (0) 2008-09-08 22:09

Hallo Jaap,
a nice autumn impression with strong colours, presented by the good depth of the path. But I do hope for some last summer days this week, so let us wait for autumn please :-)
Excellent texture of the tree at the left front.
Lieben Gruss, Ulf

anes_lc (14778) 2008-09-08 22:48

we still have 35 degree's here ..so i will love some autumn perspective around
amazing colours and light dear ,and like always the perfect quaLITY
best regards,anes

bostankorkulugu (34212) 2008-09-08 22:52

autumn in all its glory... your shots can make one love autumn jaap... perfect colour palette and a very cool perspective... compliments...

korkut

gildasjan (24255) 2008-09-09 0:36

Bonjour Jaap
Magnifique cette image d'automne de l'année dernière,quelles couleurs!
congratulations
Have a nice evening
Friendly
Gildas

riclopes (33159) 2008-09-09 0:51

Olá Jaap, 800iso and the result is impressive as usual. We also had a bad summer and I already feel the autumnal temperatures arriving. Superb perspective with marvellous colors. Brown on the ground and yellow on top. Love the details of the root in FG. Great work, as usual.
Groet,
ric

jjcordier (25468) 2008-09-09 0:57

Jaap
Une composition et des couleurs d'automne absolument splendides. Le 800 ISO n'altère en rien le piqué de l'image et l'on pourrait presque compter chaque feuille par terre. Du superbe travail photographique, comme toujours!
Amicalement
JJ

snunney (35880) 2008-09-09 1:21

Hello Jaap,
A very beautiful composition with exquisite autumnal colours. I like the off-centre placement of the little stream which brings great depth to the scene. Superb clarity.

Tue (25608) 2008-09-09 1:41

Goedemorgen Jaap,
Als je dit soort foto's ziet, is het meteen minder erg dat de zomer (bijna) voorbij is en de herfst weer voor de deur staat. Prachtige foto van dit bos met een heel mooie variatie van allerlei herfstkleuren en hier en daar nog een paar groene bladeren. Uitstekend compositie, vooral ook met dat pad aan de rechterkant. Bedankt!
Groeten,
Lars

ChrisJ (70569) 2008-09-09 2:55

Hi jaap

Good repetition of the dark, vertical tree trunks, which also enhance the graphic aspects. The red brown leaves add colour, & the channel adds perspective. Well done!

jlbrthnn (39533) 2008-09-09 3:06

Hello Jaap,
A framing, a point of view of, colors, clearness, a splendid realization which puts full the eyes of them to me. I am admiring of your work. Cheer.
Have a nice day
Cordially
Joël

npecanhuk (15212) 2008-09-09 3:09

Hi Jaap!
Another preciosity of yours, with such a superb composition that enhanced the beauty of that spot!
TFS - Congratulations!
Warmest regards,
Neyvan

jhm (83802) 2008-09-09 3:31

Hallo Jaap,

We zitten beiden een beetje op het zelfde vlak, in de herfst van verleden jaar, maar we moeten toegeven dat dit ook de mooiste periode van het jaar is.
U snijdt de gracht mooi aan om diepte te creëeren, evenals perspectief, zeer aantrekkelijk foto.
Het verwonderd mij even van de lage F/waarde, nietuw gewoonte, waarom zou 800 ISO niet kunnen, zonder enig probleem dacht ik zo.
Mooi foto werk dat opgeslagen lag in uw archief. Bedankt.

Groeten,
John

pablominto (41700) 2008-09-09 3:31

Hello Jaap,

I like the strong trunks lining the path, taking my eyes deep into the lovely autumn scene!
An attractive composition with wonderful colours, and the frame has a fine feeling of depth...
Let us hope for wonderful autumn colours in the weeks to come!

Greetings,
Pablo -

sacavem (8703) 2008-09-09 4:50

Olá amigo/friend Jaap,

Very nicely captured and composed shot from a very good POV.Amazing colours.
Well done.
Best wishes,
Filipe

Budapestman (43344) 2008-09-09 4:59

Dear Jaap,
Great natural shot with refined composition. The colours are beautiful and the details are picturesque, perspective is great too. Fabled mood. Congratulations, my friend! Have a nice day
George

ifanik (20696) 2008-09-09 5:04

Wonderful colours in this amazing photo my friend
Congratulations
Very nice place
Best regards
Nick

ellelloo (5045) 2008-09-09 5:18

Hello Jaap,
This is a superb photo with lovely fall colours and excellent composition. TFS.
Greetings from rainy Espoo,
Lasse

jafadabret (40717) 2008-09-09 6:59

Bonjour Jaap.
Quelle belle ambiance automnale ! J'aime ce chemin creux et sa perspective, l'alignement des troncs et surtout les belles couleurs d'automne. C'est encore une très belle photo.
Jacques

belido (17203) 2008-09-09 9:03

Hi Jaap,

another masterpiece from a autumn scenary. Lovely colors on the leaves. Attractive perspective. Well done!
Regards,
Carlos

gracious (20017) 2008-09-09 9:39

Hello Jaap,
Autumn is my favorite season of the year, just to enjoy the clory of the autumn colouration is the most satisfying experience!
many thanks for this awesome and warm image that shared
just perfected to me
my best regards
Tony

Gustaw (21670) 2008-09-09 10:11

Hi, my friend!
It is very beautiful photo about nature. I like your warm colours. Good composition and good idea. Well done.
Marek

zeca (20026) 2008-09-09 10:18

Its another nice view, Jaap! The way and the line of trees offers great depth sensation and the autumn colours are really beautiful, with its colour's feast!
Nice textures overall scenery. Nice photo!
Regards,
Zeca

dareco (17104) 2008-09-09 10:24

Another very beautiful autumn scene with spectacular colors! Very nice pov! This is the type of place I LOVE!! TFS and have a sunny day!

josepmarin (34295) 2008-09-09 10:59

Hi Jaap,
Good title, really this one is a beautiful autumn image that has a great perspective.
I like the visual effect that offer us these beautiful colors in the trees and in the died leaves on the ground, with a very attractive and elegant atmosphere.
Nice work, my friend, I like.
Best regards,
Josep

danos (33766) 2008-09-09 13:50

Hello Jaap,
as i see, in Holland the Autumn scenes are spectaculars like this one.Great the depth that created from the earthy alley, as from the trunks of the trees.The 'carpet' of the colorful leafs on the ground, as the leafs on the trees, make the scene so fascinating.Well done.

Regards,Danos

TopGeo (22509) 2008-09-09 23:49

Hi Jaap! They is a picture that has beauty!Wonderful colors here and simplicity and a composition in the nature that gives the stain autumn Good moment of relaxation and beauty of countryside
Best regards
Geo

salvator (18999) 2008-09-10 2:56

Hi Jaap,
Wonderful Autumn colors and nice sharpnes and depth, nice perspective.
Nicely composed.
Best rgards. Salvator.

rigoletto (27112) 2008-09-10 3:28

It is a very exciting period for a nature photographer, to wait for the coming of autumn. Colorful leaves, the paintings of nature are very attractive for the photographers. I will also try my chance this year, but a single photo from a forest is enough and too much for me :)
But i like looking at them, as in this case, the result is really soothing.
Cheers,
Deniz

nwoehnl (120) 2008-09-10 5:17

Hi Jaap. A simple but quite effective autumnal illustration, with a good use of perspective by utilizing the staggered arrangement of trees along the path from a fine shooting angle. Good tonality and lighting, nice work overall.

Silvio1953 (43458) 2008-09-10 6:42

Hi Jaap, fascinating autumnal composition with fantastic warm colors and wonderful perspective, very well done, ciao Silvio

mesutilgim (37597) 2008-09-10 10:36

Hi dear Jaap,
What an amazing autumn scene ! Great pov and incredible colors. Perfect compo and as allways your most beloved square format.
Nice notes as well.
TFS and best regards
MESUT ILGIM

jemaflor (39895) 2008-09-10 10:52

Hi Jaap,
Nice leaves carpet and autum colors with this view, well taken, good sharpness.

paura (39632) 2008-09-10 15:05

Jaap,
A wonderful composition to show the beautiful Autumn composition. Excellent colors and lighting. well done, friend.

Abraço

Paulo

testmaniac (12344) 2008-09-10 21:07

Hi Jaap! Great autumn scene with perfect forest mood. Excellent colors and composition.

TFS and regards my friend!

Phil

Nicou (46257) 2008-09-11 0:55

Hello,

quelle belle image, ces couleurs autonmale sont slpendidie et le cadrage di bisse, les feuilles au sol, vraiment de toute beauté.

Bravo et amitié

Nicou

AiresSantos (43298) 2008-09-11 1:16

Hi Jaap
Lovely autumn colours in this great composition. Excellent POV and diagonal. I like so much the contrast between colours and DOF
TFS and greetings
Aires

Muse (31131) 2008-09-11 2:24

Hello Jaap,
En voyant la vignette, j'ai pensé que l'automne était bien précoce chez toi:-)
De superbes couleurs et une belle profondeur avec ce chemin envahi par les feuilles.
Best regards
denise

TGULUMSER (12528) 2008-09-11 9:57

Hello Jaap,
A gorgeous autumn view, colors are wonderful,
Best regards,
Tulay

patdeph (18644) 2008-09-11 10:53

hello Jaap
wonderful automnal colours,I always think that it's themost photogenic season,and great depth given by the perspective of the path bordered with trunks!I can't see that you have push on 800 iso,as there is no uniform colours!Very well done!
Regards
Pascale

ElAprendiz (7370) 2008-09-11 17:55

Hello Jaap:

Friend, your photos remain spectacular, naturalness and quality.

I love the scene as excels in the red and yellow shades, an intense manner. Good frame and excellent depth which gives the road.

John

papagolf21 (57029) 2008-09-12 1:16

Bonsoir, mon bon ami Jaap,
L'automne recèle de moments merveilleux. Les couleurs prennent une place importante, la lumière donne aux photographes une joie immense pour qui sait la doser avec soin.
La beauté des lieux est manifeste avec ce ruisseau garni de pièces d'or.
Amitiés.
Philippe

JCG (25911) 2008-09-13 6:08

Hi Jaap,

I am in a hurry to see these colors with the park of Versailles to be able to make my autumnal stock. Pretty catch of sight on this rut covered with sheet. These beautiful trees offer a beautiful prospect and depth in the image. Thank you Jaap for this pleasant walk.

With all my friendships and a very good WE,

Jean-Charles

jonathan_hart (22767) 2008-09-13 8:07

a symphony of automnal colours
will maybe inspire me if i go in the woods in the coming fall season
regards
jo

Charo (32234) 2008-09-13 10:29

Hallo Jaap,
De foto's met redenen Ik hou van de herfst, de kleur is altijd fantastisch en de sfeer is in de eerste en, indien gedaan door een leraar zoals u, want het resultaat is prachtig. Bravo!
Saludos,
Charo

Henryk_Bilor (20375) 2008-09-14 1:51

Hi Jaap
Autumn full of colour is a great seazon for a forest captures :). Lovely colours and composition along the raw of trees.
Have a nice day.

marietom (32294) 2008-09-15 10:01

hello Jaap,

As usual, great, great picture !!
I like those beautiful colors, and this composition.
Bonne soirée
Marie

Angshu (34253) 2008-09-15 20:58

Dag Jaap
Beautiful autumn colours where green is the least dominant colour. Superb palette of colours here & lovely perspective with the ditch. Like an expressionist painting...superb!
Best Regards
Angshu

Rafer (4674) 2008-09-15 22:59

Extraordinaria imagen con muchisima fuerza,composición inmejorable,color y profundidad....de admiración...

Bluejeans (33457) 2008-09-17 11:10

Ola amigo ,
Que linda foto em tons de outono ficou lindo o contraste de cores bem vivas , gostei muito do caminho descentrado do centro da foto , boa profundidade de foto , parabéns!!
Um abraço Gonçalo

fayeulle (26547) 2008-09-17 23:25

Hallo Jaap
The perspective is very interresting and the superb colors amaze me.
Cheers
JP

COSTANTINO (23487) 2008-09-19 4:17

Hi JAAP,
hELLO MASTER OF PHOTOGRAPHY...
what can I say for this wonderful photo with the best colours so special...
excellent framing,artistic presentation
that only carper can do it..
thanks a lot
Costantino

InasiaJones (20729) 2008-09-20 2:41

Hi dear Jaap!

Just when I opened your image, I ordered a pizza, than I began to read your note. 30 minutes later, the delivery guy arrived, paid him, offered a good tip, then I eat the first slice, the second, the third and all this time I was reading your note. Now just when it's time for the dessert, I finally read it all... :-P) I'm teasing you Jaap, as your insightful notes are always interesting, even if it takes 39 minutes to read them... LOL!

The only problem with long notes, is that we have to go back and forth, up and down the screen, between writing the comments and looking back at the photo to carefully and seriously evaluate it. Okay, wait a minute, I have to go up the page, before continuing my critiques... :-P)

This one talk to me directly, as we have forests that adopt similar colours. And while fall is my favorite season, I was very rarely here during the foliage season, as it usually the period when I'm travelling. But this year, I took my vacations during spring and summer, so I'll be here to catch those amazing colours, or so I hope...

Looking at your beautiful perspective is a real treat and a definitive stimulation for the upcoming season.

The trees, the alignment, the footpath, everything looks different from where I live, except the colours. So it's very interesting to look at small details, trying to find what is it that make your scene so familiar, but so different at the same time...

Have a great weekend!

André

batalay (21422) 2008-09-22 11:12

Hello Jaap,

I am late to comment on this sensational photograph displaying the colors of Autumn to their very best, showing off it seem to the other seasons. You produced this picture two years ago, and it serves as a preview to thing to come for you. The composition is flawless. The very large trees create an atmosphere of permanence. The note is highly informative.

Warm regards, dear Jaap,

Bulent

Cricri (44153) 2008-09-25 10:46

Houla Jaap voila qui fait le plaisir des yeux, splendide et merveilleuse couleurs de l'automne, bon POV et perspective, vraiment trés jolie, félicitations
Have a nice evening for you
cricri

anesugur (17120) 2008-11-15 10:59

Hi Jaap,
Very nice scenery.
Excellent colors, details with superb POV.
Nice work.
Best regards. Uğur

Waylim (11391) 2009-02-12 11:09

Autumn at its peak, lovely warm colors of gold and oranges and the light is soft and smooth, perfect for this photo, and the path leading us into the deep of the forest, so inviting and just simply beautiful place. Thanks Jaap.
Way