Light on sweetgum tree leaves - color version

I was thinking in black and white when I shot this. Please see the black and white version here... http://365project.org/marlboromaam/challenges-and/2012-05-07

[Kerri]

Beautiful! Love the color version

[Susan Golding]

Fantastic shot, the tree sparkles

[Peter de Graaff]

Those leaves are wonderful. I don't see enough deciduous trees

[Janny Koster]

Both the b/w and the colour are stunning, it's almost like it has an aura of light

[Sassik]

This tree looks like it's covered with fairy dust or is it your processing - fab tree anyway :)

[Mags]

@kerristephens Thank you, Kerri!

@windridge Thank you, Susan!

@peterdegraaff Thank you, Peter! Appreciate your comments!

@jannykoster Thank you so much, Janny! Grateful for your comments and visit!

@sassik Appreciate your kind comments, Sassik! It's the "glow" effect from Perfect Photo Suite. It just enhances the light. Thank you! Always enjoy your visit!

[Yvonne]

It is beautiful in black and white as well. The leaves are GORGEOUS.

[Mags]

@yonnie Thank you very much, Yvonne! Always appreciate your comments!

[BeckyS]

Just gorgeous!

[Cathy Misze]

WOW! I love these leaves. They look like stars. Very cool capture!

[Mags]

@beckys Thank you, Becky!

@camisze Really appreciate your kind comments, Cathy! Thank you so much!

[Mike Llewellyn]

As beautiful as this is, and it is, I think I like the B&W just a tad better. The leaves just pop!

[Mags]

@jaboney I like the black and white better, too! I shot it for the black and white. But you know how some folks just like color better. I don't think some people realize that NOT all color shots convert well to black and white... They may end up with a flat, muddy mess of nothing but shades of gray with not crisp true blacks in the shadows and pure whites in the highlights. Appreciate your comments, Mike! Thank you!!!

[Phil Howcroft]

you know i'm a monochrome lover maggie, but this colour version wins 'heads up' because the light on the greens is awesome

[Deb]

Love the light in this shot . . . Just beautiful :)

[Sharon]

Great processing Maggie - love the way the sun sparkles off the leaves. I like both - the B&W maybe a tad more!!

[Mags]

@phil_howcroft Grateful for your kind comments, Phil! Thank you!

@deburahiru Thank you very much, Deb!

@purdey I can appreciate that, Sharon! Thank you so very much!

[Cindy Rez]

I never saw a sweet gum tree I really like its leaves...nice shot!!!

[Mags]

@cindyrez Thank you for your kind comments, Cindy! Most appreciated!

[Meredith Jones]

Amazing what a difference there is between the two. Great color!

[Mags]

@copperheadglass Thank you, Meredith! Always appreciate your kindness and support!

[eva]

Wonderful shot. Beautiful tones of green. Love both versions.

[Wendy Bowden]

Love all the shades of green, lovely

[Dione Giorgio]

Lovely capture and lighting.

[Mags]

@redrucksack Thank you very much, Eva! Grateful for your comments and support!

@wenbow Thank you, Wendy!

@sangwann Thank you, Dione!

[Paulien]

Beautiful! The leaves look like stars!

[Lisa]

Fabulous lighting, love the colour! :)

[Mags]

@paulien Thank you so much, Pauline!

@lizzy_lu123 Appreciate that! Thank you, Lisa!

[Heidi]

Gorgeous light and color. The leaves are beautiful--look like stars!! Nicely done!!

[Mags]

@chauncygirl Thank you very much, Heidi! I really appreciate your kind comments and visit!