Down to the wire

[porkchop_express]

Well, I figured that the window of opportunity for getting some of Autumn's rich color on record for 2009 was swiftly closing. So before the leaves are all brown, crunchy and fallen, here is my go at it... Thanks for looking!




I almost deleted this shot immediately after taking it. I blew out the sky and underexposed the intended subject. I played around with the blacks and curves a bit and came up with this odd shot. I have no idea if it is any good, but I found it interesting.



This is a maple down the street from me. 3 days ago it had almost all of its leaves. Today most of them are in the next picture and the tree is mostly bare.



Here are said leaves from the previous shot's tree




And now for something that isn't red

[Rob Necciai]

I like the last one the best. Great job.

[jack russell]

another great set

[porkchop_express]

Originally Posted by Rob Necciai

I like the last one the best. Great job.

Thanks Rob, this one was actually from a sapling that was clinging furiously to the leaves it had fought so hard to grow in the summer.

Originally Posted by jack russell

another great set

Thanks Ian!

[Fred flyfisher]

Nice Shots. That last one is totally awesome. I love the focus ...

[dionzero]

Great Job!!!TFS

[gag24]

I was feeling the same way about Fall fading away. Great job on these shots!

[FoG]

I really like the third one the contrast in textures is great

[porkchop_express]

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

Nice Shots. That last one is totally awesome. I love the focus ...

Thanks Fred! It took some time to get the focus on the leaf's edge. The bugger wouldn't stay put!

Originally Posted by dionzero

Great Job!!!TFS

Thanks!

Originally Posted by gag24

I was feeling the same way about Fall fading away. Great job on these shots!

Thank you! For me, it is definitely sad but also exciting at the prospect of what winter has to offer.

Originally Posted by FoG

I really like the third one the contrast in textures is great

Thanks for pointing that out! It is exactly what I was going for.

[fstopMike]

Sometimes an accident has a happy outcome, like your first shot. All of these are good. I think the fourth might be my favorite.