Leafing Through

[Loupey]

I spent a great deal of time this autumn looking for that one-in-a-billion leaf.

Didn't find it.


But during a hike with the family at a local park, I spotted one leaf that was spectacularly lit by the sun. I had only a few moments to get this shot right before the sun moved on by. This is actually an extreme crop of what I shot, but the detail on the leaf made me really enjoy the abstract/painted/artificial quality about it.

[paulnj]

Did you leave it behind or take it with you?

[A.M.D.A.]

Gorgeous colors!!!

And very detail-rich, too.

[Loupey]

Paul & Alex - thanks for looking!

Paul - never even touched it


Here's the full image (with bottom slightly trimmed off) - liked how the leaves and light work the background.

[A.M.D.A.]

Original is very nice too, in its own way... showcasing the bokeh of whatever lens you were using! Also love the lighting and background.

#1 places more emphasis on the leaf itself, and the colors/patterns/details.

Like 'em both – great job, as always.