autumns' last

[wallingj]

I like the first better. I find the floating leaves in the 2nd distracting, and I also like the brighter trees in the second.

[Todd Patten]

Is it just me or does anyone else find fall foliage shots hard to enjoy? I don't know how to explain it. Living on the coast of New Hampshire, yet within minutes of the mountains, I am witness to some of the most beautiful and vivid color swatches nature can provide. As a photographer, I find it incredibly frustrating that it's virtually impossible to capture on film -- particularly if it's simply a picture of the trees in a natural environment (lakes, fields, etc). I'm to the point where I don't really bother trying to capture it and instead just sit back and soak in the sights, sounds and smells of Autumn.

However, I must admit, when I see an image of deep green grass, contrasted with a bright white fence or house, enhanced by red, yellow and orange leaves, I tend to find it appealing.

[shadz]

I think fall is difficult to capture, period. It's all so breathtaking that the photos seem "blah" in comparison. I myself got rained in for 2 weeks during peak color, and with the "water problems" I've read about with the dRebel and siblings I'm not about to take it outside then. Even so, I find landscapes in general challenging, and what I have shot of fall this year just a bit less than what I thought I was seeing.

Having said all that, I love the color and focus. I haven't found anything like it around here! Outstanding photos of a hard (for me anyway) subject.

Danny

PS: Thems some pretty groovy colors for such an overcast day!! I like #2 the best, horizon, color, reflections and it seems a bit more in focus.