While photographing around Lake Wenatchee, this branch of colorful Vine Maple was illuminated in a shaft of sunlight. The colors seemed to just jump out at me and beg to be photographed.
Wonderful capture Michael. You make me wanna go out with the camera, but I know the end results won't compare, lol. I need to diversify away from the macro for a while I think, hehe.
JuneBug
i dont know if its just me, but does this seem a little sharp for everyone else? i really like the shot, but i think some good bluring would be nicer in this
I hold it true that thoughts are things; They're endowed with bodies, breath and wings:
And that we send them forth to fill the world with good results, or ill.
That which we call our secret thought speeds forth to earth's remotest spot, leaving it's blessings or it's woes like tracks behind it as it goes.
We build our future, thought by thought for good or for ill, yet know it not.
Yet so the universe was wrought .
Thought is another name for fate.
Choose then thy destiny and wait, for Love brings Love and Hate brings Hate. - Henry Van Dyke.
"The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit."
-Nelson Henderson
"Live in such a way that you would not be ashamed to sell your parrot to the town gossip."
Will Rogers
This came up in my booth today & I wanted you to know I gave it the 10 it deserves. Love the luminous quality to those leaves ! Just beautiful. I downloaded this months & months ago when I was new on site & I throw it up on my desktop every now & then. Because beauty exists just to be enjoyed, in my opinion.
Thanks for bringing this to us ....
Merry Christmas to you & your family, I hope your Christmas is filled with laughter & love & your New Year is Happy & Healthy & safe.
Lauren
Wow. What are the secrets behind this guy? I'm gussing you used that soft focus lens of yous? Also reading above someone mentioned a centre spot filter? This is an awesome shot. A real inspiration.
I have been thru your gallery but once again, somehow I missed one. This came up while going thru the Nature Photography file. One word describes it-LOVELY! Your choice of how to display this one branch of changing leaves is stunning. It is a keeper and it gets a top vote from me.
Pat
All of earth is crammed with heaven And every bush aflame with God But only those who see take off their shoes. - Elizabeth Barrett Browning<p>
mygallery
You placed your heart through the lense and release of your finger directly on this image.Superb and thoughtful photography Michael.
Peace&Respect Jojo