Falling with grace

I tried for days to get a falling leaf properly focused.....FINALLY!! Wish it had been a red one, but beggars can't be choosers!

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mikeworld says:

Amazing capture!

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samdiablo666 says:

Brilliant capture! Well worth the wait! :)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Memotions says:

Thanks all. I'm truly flattered. I just posted this!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

vtpeacenik says:

NO WAY!!! I thought this was ps'd. Amazing capture!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Gail__vacation says:

wow this is great..........it looks 3-D ............
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

May (NL) says:

Fantastic shot! You must have tons of patience (or by now no more ...)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

strawberryblues [deleted] says:

Hahaha... yeah, last week I've been holding a leaf into a cam for half an hour, too. My left arm is still a bit sore. :p
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

AnnaMarie777 [deleted] says:

Outstanding! I love the color and detail. Wonderful job.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

shishani13 says:

Magnificent picture, I just love it :-)
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

corbeau_du_nord says:

Great shot! I love the out-of-focus background.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Joseph & Sam's Mom says:

This is just fabulous! Great job memotions!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Vox Sciurorum says:

I took a picture of a leaf in midair but I cheated: I found one that had been caught in a spider web on its way down.

Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

TheMindsEye says:

Stellar looking! What a crisp shot. Nicely done.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

ginger aIL says:

beautiful colouring! great fall picture!

here are some of mine that id love your imput on
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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Grzesiek: says:

this leaf is fantastic, even if it's not your awaited red one! such a brown rusted color is just an ideal match for the background, and it's so beautifully curled.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Josho says:

awesome capture :)

congrats!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Beausmiley says:

Wow! Very nice!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

catb says:

Superb focus and composition. Well done.
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TriPoodle [deleted] says:

This is outstanding....truly incredible! The lighting, the focus, the background...it is all working together, and I actually really like the brown leaf versus a red one! AWESOME!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

j_jyarbrough says:

This is excellent! Congrats on front page of explore!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mrs. Belleza Arecibeña says:

Great!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

RCastro says:

It's a perfect painting...... an awesome, excellent shot!!

Congrats!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

trendy1 says:

patience pays...... perfect!!!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

disownedlight says:

Much better than mine. The shape of the leaf is intriguing and I love the way the light works in the background. I just wish we could see that stem is detached.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

PinkCappachino says:

So wow!!! Opposite of decadence!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bobtravis says:

Great shot! BRAVO, indeed.... :-)

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

flork says:

WOW great!!
realy briliant!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

bsteele says:

great colors. i'm very impressed with the shot

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jack Pearce says:

Great capture! Love the colours.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

mcmillend says:

I agree, very beautiful capture! nice curve to the leaf, lots are just great about it!

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haikulinde says:

Absolutely fantastic composition!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Angelrays says:

I was trying that, too, but with no such luck -- congrats! and I don't mind brown!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Jackal1 says:

Excellent - very dramatic to see. Patience wins over.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

My Name is Merle says:

This is excellent! I almost think I prefer the brown!

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Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Mobile Snapper says:

Beautiful....nuff said
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

trubl says:

This dying leaf dances it's last to elven music that swirls between the trees.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

magicfever says:

The color is perfect. It gives it a more peaceful look. Love this.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Memotions says:

I honestly can't believe all the wonderful comments! You guys really know how to keep a girl behind the camera!!!!! I am just pleased that people are enjoying some of what I do. I'm sure we all feel the same way. A little encouragement goes a long way, doesn't it? Thanks all!

Patty
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Cat Faery Shari says:

Stunning. I love the textures and the warm tones. Great shot, Patty!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

cap'n cyril says:

what in the heck? whoa! gawd, how long did you wait to get this photo?
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Memotions says:

I really had quite a bit of fun with this photo. I decided it was not prudent to be running around the front yard chasing leaves for the amusement of the neighbours, so I did my leaf stalking in the woods near our cottage.....where noone but the wildlife could see the antics. It took me about an hour to finally get a shot I liked. There had been a heavy frost the night before and there was a light breeze, so the leaves were falling like rain. The trick was to catch one at just the right angle!
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

minnieminnmin says:

Great title and shot and everything! Very earthly. =]
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

Wildquest says:

I saw this picture and it got an instant "Wow!" from me! You'd have to be really patient to get a shot as cool as this...
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

velociraptor245 says:

Great shot!
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WisDoc says:

Gorgeous image!! Wonderful job!!

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SkyShaper says:

It's all good, yes indeed.......................rock on sistah !
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tallpaul34a says:

This pic makes me wanna... play in the leaves
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snorrrlax says:

This pic makes me wanna... put on dark eye make up and part my hair in the middle and wear a medieval dress and go swanning through the forest auditioning for 'Lord of the Rings'. Or something like that.
Posted 38 months ago. ( permalink )

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This pic makes me wanna... photograph leaves
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Cory' says:

Absolutely stunning shot, love it

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It was worth waiting!
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A favourite!

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NatuurfotoRien says:

Very nice picture!
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rodocrozit says:

Amazing shot... congrats
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i just love the details and gorgeous brown tones. amazing focus for f/2.8!!
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Florian Szillat says:

great detail and colour

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Beautiful shot!!!:)

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isabella [deleted] says:

cool pic
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JUN c",) says:

Great Picture, It's all worth the wait. Patience has really its own reward. God Bless you more.
Posted 37 months ago. ( permalink )

Sue, Toronto says:

This leaf is perfect.
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Gerard Bijvank says:

Hello Patty,
On a tabblo of yours i saw that you also have a account on Flickr what make me a bit curious, this is indeed an awesome shot. Greting Gerard
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XOZ says:

Congratulations!!! I can never get them. It's sooooo frustrating. (I've been trying for years!) :-)

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That is amazing!

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biscottimadre says:

I love this photo. I would like to use it as a subject for a painting. I may want to sell the painting if that is ok with you.

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Thank you,
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2nihon says:

An absolutely amazing photo. Since you gave it a By-Attribution license, I used it in a blog post and gave you credit at the bottom.
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travel sized says:

Beautiful picture! I want to pick that leaf and crunch it in my hands.
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