the pebble & the leaf...

    (looks better larger i think?!)

    saw this on the pathway outside this morning as i was taking the children to school...the days are rushing by so quickly and already the autumn term has started. it's good to stop and look around amongst all the havoc.. i noticed the light straight away, just think, i almost stood on this leaf.

    Comments and faves

    1. pavicha (21 months ago | reply)

      Super tones here, C.! Wow! The bokeh is also gorgeous!

    2. Sell-Photographie (21 months ago | reply)

      amazing lighting

    3. Louis Aik (http://www.photographydelouis.webs.com/ (21 months ago | reply)

      Amazing angle of capture...wonderful lighting...great DoF and fantastic colour tone!

    4. CPMcGann (21 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic lighting! And the bokeh is wonderful :-)

    5. dave gilbert uk (21 months ago | reply)

      love it - good spot!

    6. stephen.h2010 (21 months ago | reply)

      oh i am into this tone!!!Chris~~~idk why i feel a little bit..em...cold..maybe as i view this pic....haha
      lovley bokeh:)we still have summer here:)

    7. Raymond Larose (21 months ago | reply)

      You're right - larger is awesome! I love the sharp drop off in DOF.

    8. Jo Sanderson-Mann (21 months ago | reply)

      just love that light

    9. ange.h (21 months ago | reply)

      Lovely light and composition with beautiful bokeh too!

    10. *K*aren (21 months ago | reply)

      Lovely wee shadows too!

    11. oneworldmj (21 months ago | reply)

      This is really pretty and so soft. I love the bokeh and early morning light. I couldn't agree with you more about time. We just need to make ourselves slow down a bit each day. Otherwise, we miss out on all the little things...like you've captured here. :-)

    12. PeterChad (21 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful picture and beautiful thoughts Chris

    13. Esanpies [FotoAficionado] (21 months ago | reply)

      Preciosos brillos!
      Linda imagen

    14. DWH284 (21 months ago | reply)

      Very delicate...Really beautiful autumn light. The detail in the structure of the leaf stands out very well against the out-of-focus elements in the rest of the picture. Excellent observation and realisation of the potential lying within these small objects.

    15. ng.kelven (21 months ago | reply)

      such great light :) it illuminates the details on the fallen leaf so clearly. very crisp and a great representation of fall.

    16. M.Christian (21 months ago | reply)

      As always, you use the light masterfully.

    17. brownies and butterflies (21 months ago | reply)

      this beautiful light. heavenly.
      and you captured it always so lovely.

    18. Lirazel [deleted] (21 months ago | reply)

      always thought inspiring ... thank you Chris xxx

    19. light detail (21 months ago | reply)

      Chris, I love the perfect balance of tactility and color in this image. This is just delightful. It has a beautiful sense of everything being just right

    20. catcalledmorris (21 months ago | reply)

      The end of summer! Well captured!

    21. Sanae32 (21 months ago | reply)

      Wonderful and the thought of you stopping the morning mayhem to take this photo makes me smile :)

    22. bhawi (21 months ago | reply)

      An understated beauty of a photograph, so delicately light and presented....I love your style!! That bokeh by the way is just divine.......:-))))

    23. Dada Mar (21 months ago | reply)

      so beautiful! what a great bokeh you get just from the road...amazing!

    24. mayte_pons (21 months ago | reply)

      The light!!! All your shots have such great light...!!! I'm happy you didn't step on it :D

    25. KimKim (*_*) (21 months ago | reply)

      Great DOF & bokeh, love the tone in this photo, it made me think of the TIME...

    26. Herman Tse (21 months ago | reply)

      great great light there. we still aren't getting much fallen leaves here, im anticipating tons of them in the coming weeks...time for some fall colors i guess!
      oh and thx for dropping by my photostream!! :)

    27. cookie_crumbles (21 months ago | reply)

      ...dreamlike, love it! :)

    28. art(C)ore: Occasionally On (21 months ago | reply)

      It looks divine in all sizes! Simply georgeus. Love slight hazy feeling in "fight" with light bursting through to get to the leaf.... Wonderful!

    29. deejays123 (21 months ago | reply)

      Lovely chris - amazing light and softness and a reminder as you say that the year is passing by so quickly.

    30. Black Cat Photos (21 months ago | reply)

      i was thinking how autumy it looked on the way home today! lovely shot really captures the auum look and light! very pretty as always luv m xxx

    31. sputnik sweetheart * (21 months ago | reply)

      a beautiful shot to end the summer... :)

    32. mygue_ (21 months ago | reply)

      You are the queen of light! :P

    33. Soleil is me. (21 months ago | reply)

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    34. ►mycupoftea. (21 months ago | reply)

      great perspective shot, i adore the simplicity and light:)

    35. Suzi Marshall (21 months ago | reply)

      love all that sparkly bokeh.
      nice autumnal treasures there too.

    36. michy66 (21 months ago | reply)

      gorgeous light on the little leaf.. autumn definately on its way.. love the bokeh

    37. Eugenie© (21 months ago | reply)

      Mmm..dreamy..))

    38. Joe Joe 12 (Very Busy) (21 months ago | reply)

      Awesome. Great Bokeh. Beautiful.

    39. eyesnacks (21 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful atmosphere, haha..I said before you're born with it!

    40. Spring Noel { trying to catch up!} (21 months ago | reply)

      Beautiful autumn leaf and bokeh, i love fall:)

    41. Cellar Do0r (21 months ago | reply)

      Amazing tones, the light is almost magical and yes, it look better large. Great!

    42. khosey1 (21 months ago | reply)

      Fantastic lighting.

    43. crazy_eddie (21 months ago | reply)

      Something out of nothing ............ amazing capture

    44. t does wool~away (20 months ago | reply)

      beautiful simplicity

    45. nina's clicks (20 months ago | reply)

      Lovely! Beautiful composition, light and bokeh!

    46. A bunch of beans (20 months ago | reply)

      I LOVE the light here. Beautifully done.

    47. Joseph Seal Super busy (20 months ago | reply)

      This is really nice. The tones give it a vintage quality!

    48. Callissa (20 months ago | reply)

      Looks so amazing large, you are right! The soft, hazy tones give it a real late summer feel and that lonely leaf seems to symbolise the beginning of a change in the weather. I'm also really in love with that bokeh!!

    49. raehein (20 months ago | reply)

      beautiful tones and bokeh.

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