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Fallen Leaves


Fallen Leaves
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Copyright: Richard Vincent (earthtraveler) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 455 W: 130 N: 972] (3519)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-10-31
Categories: Trees
Camera: Panasonic DMC-FZ50
Exposure: f/3.6, 1/60 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-11-08 8:47
Viewed: 713
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
What triggers leaf fall?

In early autumn, in response to the shortening days and declining intensity of sunlight, leaves begin the processes leading up to their fall. The veins that carry fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off as a layer of cells forms at the base of each leaf. These clogged veins trap sugars in the leaf and promote production of anthocyanins pigment. Once this separation layer is complete and the connecting tissues are sealed off, the leaf is ready to fall

What happens to all those fallen leaves?

Needles and leaves that fall are not wasted. They decompose and restock the soil with nutrients and make up part of the spongy humus layer of the forest floor that absorbs and holds rainfall. Fallen leaves also become food for numerous soil organisms vital to the forest ecosystem.
It is quite easy to see the benefit to the tree of its annual leaf fall, but the advantage to the entire forest is more subtle. It could well be that the forest could no more survive without its annual replenishment from leaves than the individual tree could survive without shedding these leaves.

Source:

www.na.fs.fed.us/spfo/pubs/misc/leaves/leaves.htm

Aperture Priority
ISO 100
F-Stop 3.6
Exp 1/60th sec
In camera macro

Thanks for taking a look and to you who share your thoughts...I appreciate it.
Richard
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hello richard,
nice capture, you have presented the colours of autumn beautifully, well composed shot, great details on the leaf, the texture looks beautiful,
well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Precious image of these sheets filled with fall colors.Great details. TFS . Carme.

Yes I believe you added some knowledge to the accompanying notes which I had not heard before. I knew about true colors and such..but the rest not...Very nicely composed and many different shapes and colours!
Bob

Hi Richard,

excellent composition, very beautiful rich colors

Compliments!

Gio

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  • NinaM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 620 W: 0 N: 1535] (5039)
  • [2007-11-08 17:07]

Thank you Richard, for the information. At the same time, your photo is beautiful, graphic and artistic. Well captured!

Francine

Like the details and colours in this - well spotted and captured.
Cecilia

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2707 W: 139 N: 7809] (24333)
  • [2007-11-08 23:55]

Hello Richard,
This is a fine composition of autumn leaves, reminding me of one of my favorite songs sung by Diana Washington: 'The leaves are brown came tumbling down, remember...'
Well done and TFS!
Ivan

Hello Richard
Wonderful fall colors,
Perfect composition,lighting and details,
Fantastic colors and POV,Superb shot.

Good Luck
Fartash

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  • horia Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2123 W: 222 N: 3908] (12975)
  • [2007-11-09 2:39]

Hi Richard and really sorry for the delay

This is one simple but fantastic shot evoking fall!
It's terrific how you managed to include so many colors and types of leaves in the same frame...i LOVE it!!!
I love that al of them are shown with such impeccable sharpness, even though you only used an f/3.6.
I love the tight composition and the fact that you didn't allow a sigle leaf to fit entirely in the scene.
But most of all i love the variety of tones! Who needs a rainbowon a day when they get to see this?
Absolutely brilliant!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

Hello Richard,
Beautiful presentation of autumn colours with vivid colourful leaves.
Very nice composition with lovely natural light.
Well captured and TFS,
Best wishes, Kevin
Have a great weekend!

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1399 W: 120 N: 5170] (22817)
  • [2007-11-09 8:12]

Well done Richard on that well composed image. Great colors and textures ! Thanks,

Mario

Hi Richard,

Lovely composition, with the colours and shapes working very effectively. Fine art shot.

Kind regards,

Mike

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  • Heaven Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 514 W: 85 N: 968] (3579)
  • [2007-11-09 12:36]

Hi Richard!

It's a beautiful picture of an autumnal atmosphere. I like he colors very much, also the composition. The richness of the details is impressive and the picture also pleases for its artistic aspect.

Kind regards

Markus

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  • Silke Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 753 W: 108 N: 1729] (5398)
  • [2007-11-09 14:55]

This is the best of your fall captures!
Superb colours and details, perfect composition!
Wonderful image
TFS
silke
:D PL

Very nice capture Richard showing texture and Autumn tones. Your note made for a good read as Iv often wonder what triggered the fall. I thought maybe it was a drop in temperature. Very nice work..

Hello Richard,
Firstly, I liked to thank you for the wonderful and useful notes!
The photo itself is perfectly done with good clarity, beautiful colouration and so much details in it!
It's a good presentation!
have a wonderful weekend, Richard!
all the best
Tony

Hi Richard,
powerful close-up showing a very clearly presented magnificent variety of different shapes, structures and colours. Great aesthetical appeal. Small leaves perfectly closely approached to create a monumental icon of Autumn.
Thank you! With best regards,
Peter

Good comp showing the coming of fall.

Greg

Hello Richard,
Very good details in the leaves, a pleasant macro shot!
Attractive autumn colours showing leaves in different stages of decay...
Effective framing!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1761 W: 29 N: 5136] (16820)
  • [2007-11-11 2:48]

Hi Richard,
Just appreciating this wonderful shot from you. I am on a tour and internet connection comes at a premium here, hence doing a short job. Sorry.
Regards.
Sumon

Hi Richard,

I took a photo almost like this today. I am going to miss the fall leaves. The colors just feed the spirit. Your colors, shapes and textures are really nice. Perfect exposure and sharpness...

TFS
Evelynn : )

Hi Richard

I have a lawn covered in fallen leaves several inches deep, but none look as good as this.

Stunning shot with excellent composition and detail. I would be more than happy to have somethign like this on my wall at home!

TFS
Emma

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