Close and Closer

The Lens-artists challenge this week is to get closer to the subject.

I saw this pile of dry leaves amidst new shoots and liked the contrast.

I found it a bit cluttered and the light a little flat. Found another angle and shot a little closer.

The colors are brighter and the light is more alive.

But I wanted another image with a more somber mood.

The subtle play of light and subdued colors are closer to what I was looking for, and this image also has a more abstract quality.

Another shot, with some cropping. It is a simpler interpretation.

There’s really no right or wrong. But getting close and closer gives a different perspective.