I’m intrigued by autumn leaves – so many shapes, sizes, colors, and textures, and always changing. When I look closely at individual leaves they often strike me as true works of art. Here is a sampling from the backyard.
The bur oak leaves are our largest – some are over twelve inches long.
This close-up reminds me of an aerial photograph.
The blueberry (Vaccinium simulatum) leaves create a bright splash in the garden right now.
This mitten-shape-leaf on the young sassafras is one of many variations on the same tree.
I like the jewel tones of these small fragrant sumac (Rhus aromatica) leaves.
Photography note: These images were made with my small point-and-shoot Canon Power Shot SD1200 – macro setting without a tripod. I like to see the light coming through the leaves and used a 60 watt bulb to backlight all the images except the bur oak leaf (first image).
So beautiful! – not only the different extravagant offerings with which nature delights us but also the gorgeous works of art that have resulted from your
photography, design and enhancement skills. I am
impressed and blessed by both.
Thanks, Beth. I appreciate your encouragement.
Hello Betty,
Have not looked at your blog for a while…
Delighted to see the beautiful autumn color and the different leaf photos! Fall is my favorite season!
Let’s hope for lots of butterflies this coming summer!!!
OH, today at Lowes I saw the most unusual thing….it’s a mason type jar with a “butterfly” in it. You tap on the lid and make the butterfly fly….you gotta’ go see this. It’s at the back of the wall past the bird feeders, etc.