Dry Leaves

dry leaves - Dry leaves on my backyard. I believe they have a beauty of their own.
@ashjoe76 (1422)
India
March 21, 2007 1:36am CST
How many of you like to take pictures of dry leaves? For me, it is an obsession. I have a good collection of them, leaves of all sizes, hues and shapes, looking magnifiscent in their dry and true elegance. Please do share your views on this, and pictures too, if possible!
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@greengal (4286)
• United States
21 Mar 07
Beautiful Fall colours - The amazing colours of Fall on the way to New Hampshire, Oct '06
Dry leaves, that's so cool! I love autumn and like to see the leaves change colour..they are soo good! We went to Boston last October and the fall colours were brilliant! This is a pic we took on the way to New Hampshire.
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@greengal (4286)
• United States
21 Mar 07
On the way to Kankamagas highway - On the way to Kankamagas highway, New Hampshire
Here's another pic
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
22 Mar 07
wow, these pictures are brilliant, and I am glad that you felt like sharing them here. Keep posting, dear friend!
@cultoffury (1283)
• India
21 Mar 07
That is a very nice idea. I used to paint on dry leaves, especially Banyan leaves and paste them on cards and gift them. It looks really good. I wish I could show you those paintings, you might like them. You have any pictures in your computer? Why not share them?
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
21 Mar 07
paint on dried leaves? wow! another idea. you all are so great! you all have good ideas to share. things i thought are just garbage can be a work of art. wow! thanks
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
22 Mar 07
Thanks a lot friends. I am so glad that there are many who think like me:)
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
21 Mar 07
i haven't gotten the idea that dried leaves can also be a work of art. we have lots of trees on our lot and more so, lots of dried leaves around, too. you're idea is great and i wanna try it one day, too. thanks for the idea. and your idea by the way is great!
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
22 Mar 07
Yeah, this can be a great idea indeed, if we have the patience and the eye for details and beauty.
@samsonskola (3357)
• United States
22 Mar 07
i can't put any pix on line, as i only have a regular camera right now, but i love to take pix of leaves also. i think the fall leaves with their different shades and gorgeous bright colors are wonderful. no two are ever alike, ...i specially like the leaves of the maple as the shades of red, orange, and yellow just jump out at you like no other.
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
23 Mar 07
I agree with you that maple leaves are the best one can hunt for, when it comes to photography. I am glad that you responded to this, and hope you will be able to send some pictures when you shift to digital photography. I am new to it, and am enjoying it, though I keep my old camera with me and use it for some special purposes.
@Pigglies (9329)
• United States
22 Mar 07
Hamster Posing in Dry Leaves - Syrian long haired cream colored hamster posing in dry leaves
I like pictures of dry leaves, but I often use dry leaves as a background rather than as the subject. Here's one of my favorite examples, of a hamster posing in some dry leaves.
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@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
22 Mar 07
That's a great picture dear friend. I agree with you that dry leaves can very well serve the purpose of a good background to our objects.
@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Mar 07
Early Morning - Foggy Sunrise
I love taking outdoor pictures of most everything. I have yet to do the leaves. But now I may do it this spring. Attached is a picture I took in Northern Minnesota last week on a foggy morning. Check it out. Thanks for the discussion. Nice photo by the way. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!
@ashjoe76 (1422)
• India
21 Mar 07
Wow, that's a great picture, and thanks for the same! I suggest you concentrate on leaves on all seasons, they are simply great.
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@webeishere (36313)
• United States
21 Mar 07
I've 2 apple trees a cranberry tree and a red maple so I've got plenty of leaves around. Thanks for looking at the pic.
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@feris0604 (303)
• Malaysia
28 Mar 07
I have yet to take pictures of dry leaves. But, I think it should be very interesting too. So far, my attention lies on catching pictures of butterflies, moths and other insects.
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• Philippines
15 May 07
Leaves - Leaves that are brown yet still beautiful.
Yes, even dry leaves are beautiful and we are very rich in dry leaves which we usually burn. Leaves of some medicinal plants are dried then sold or processed. We boil some dried medicinal leaves and drink the water which usually become brown like coffee. Sometimes dried tea leaves are preferred.
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@cuterose (1698)
• India
26 Mar 07
leaf collecting was my hobby when i was in school. i had many many variety os leaves with me. but after i finished my schooling i lost that habbit and all my leaves are gone now!
• Netherlands
4 Apr 07
I haven't tried that yet...but now that you mention it - I'll be out with the camera for sure! Thanks for the idea :-)
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@Denmarkguy (1845)
• United States
26 Mar 07
Oyster shells and leaf on the beach, autumn - These objects were not "arranged" by me... this is how I came across them. Nature is as good at art as any of us.
I just like taking pictures in nature, usually close-ups with a macro setting. Nature is so full of fascinating patterns and shapes and colors. I do like leaves, because of the many shapes and "textures" they have-- especially nice in autumn when there are so many different colors. I'm afraid I don't have any pictures specifically of leaves, but here's one from the beach, this past autumn.
@mivarg (277)
• India
15 May 07
I too like to take pictures of dry leaves. I love their shapes and subtle colour variatioons. The photograph you have attached is really wonderful.