SECOND PRIZE

"Floating Leaves"

Photographed in Hendersonville, NC
Nikon D1H, 80-200mm zoom lens, ISO 3200

by Tom Gillespie

 

JUDGE'S NOTE: Tom makes great use of color here. The combination of deep blue and bold red is impossible to ignore and immediately attracts the viewer's eye. What's more impressive, though, is the image's ability to hold interest past the initial impact. The delicate details of the leaves, shadows, and subtle detail are a real joy to study. — Guy Tal