Anita's Photoblog
Autumn Leaf
Posted by Anita (West Nottingham, United States) on 10 November 2008 in Plant & Nature.
Laurie Jackson of Capture This Photography2 gave me a pleasant surprise by choosing my photo blog as one to receive the Kreativ Blogger Award. Thank you, Laurie!
The rules require me to list six things that make me happy, and to pass the award on to six bloggers.
Six thinigs that make me happy are:
1. My family: husband, son, sister.
2. Solitude.
3. Flowers.
4. Photography.
5. Gardening.
6. Walks.
I can think of way more than six photobloggers to pass this award on to. Having to limit myself to six is really difficult. Here are my choices:
1. Kathleen Connally of A Walk in Durham Township, PA who introduced me to photo blogging.
2. Ed Heaton of Ed Heaton Photography who taught me to photograph moving water and is always willing to answer my questions.
3. Lilly and Ronnie of Our Two Sense for their creativity and humor that always brings a smile to my face.
4. Mary Brooks-Brown of Mary Brooks-Brown Photography Blog for being my always supportive photo buddy.
5. John Maslowski of Sirius2 Photography for his gorgeous architectural and waterfal images.
6. Bob Trabho of A Closeup View for being the first site to inspire me to take macro photos.
*****THANK YOU FOR VISITING ANITA'S PHOTOBLOG!*****
I welcome your honest critique, especially if they will improve my photography.
If I have made a mistake in a flower identification, please let me know!
A few words about the EXIF data, beginning in April when I began using Nikon D300 and the Sigma 105mm macro: My new camera and macro lens record the relative or effective f stop, not the one seen on the lens. For an explanation of this, go to the next to the last question at this site.
GJC from Kyoto, Japan
Delightful -- and so well deserved. Your work is truly amazing, day after day. I don't comment every day because I just repeat myself, but I always look forward to a visit. You help me see in ways that I wouldn't on my own. Here, too, you have posted a magical image of great beauty. Thanks for sharing your inspiration with us.
10 Nov 2008 8:10am
@GJC: Thank you so much! Like you, I visit your blog and view all your images, but don't post daily.
Betty from New Jersey, United States
A well deserved award, you flower photos are amazing and wonderful!
10 Nov 2008 10:50am
Paul Michko from Exton, PA, United States
Another fabulous leaf macro, Anita. such great colors and detail.
10 Nov 2008 11:33am
Laurie from New Jersey, United States
This is so pretty. Lovely details and beautiful colors.
10 Nov 2008 12:11pm
@Laurie: Thanks!
Ed Heaton from United States
Outstanding job Anita on the capture of this beautiful leaf! Also, Thank You for the compliment!
10 Nov 2008 12:29pm
Sue from United States
Congratulations on the well-deserved award. I'm excited to have to some photo blogs to check out. I'm off! -- clicking the hyperlinks and exploring.
And, another fabulous macro. Love it!
10 Nov 2008 12:39pm
Earnest from Oklahoma, United States
This one is worthy of a wall hanging... I'm certain there is a decorator somewhere who would kill for it.
10 Nov 2008 1:03pm
@Earnest: Thanks, Earnest!
@Dhini: Thank you!
Bob Trabho from United States
Congratulations, Anita - this is well deserved! And my humble thanks for your kind listing of me. We all inspire each other.
10 Nov 2008 1:48pm
@alireza: Thank you!
Chris from South Jersey, United States
another stunning photo - the shapes and colors are just perfect together....
10 Nov 2008 5:44pm
@Chris: Thank you, Chris.
Maramy from Aberdeenshire, United Kingdom
Stunning colours and detail, congrats on winning that award!!
10 Nov 2008 7:32pm
@Maramy: Thank you!
jamesy from christchurch, New Zealand
Congratulations Anita I love your flowers and macros You fully deserve this award. Love this leaf full of quintessential autumn colours
10 Nov 2008 7:49pm
John Maslowski from Dallas, PA, United States
Lovely tones and details Anita. Love the way you framed this leaf. Congrats on your award, like your 6 things that make you happy, especially number 2 - solitude.
11 Nov 2008 4:06am
Lilly and Ronnie 2¢ from Atlantic Shores, United States
The leaf takes on the semblance of some wild and wonderful landscape under your Nature-seeking lens. So glad you collected that Recognition, Anita . . and honored that you should think of us in your Nominations.
11 Nov 2008 8:31pm
@Lilly and Ronnie 2¢: Thanks and you are welcome. I hope that by nominating you two more people will go to your site and enjoy your unusual and creative work!!
@Alphons: Thank you!
Konica Minolta MAXXUM 5D
1/3 second
F/14.0
ISO 100
150 mm (35mm equiv.)