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Another not so wordless weekday. A surprising study in the diversity of green leaves.

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Oak Leaf Hydrangea by Richard WeisserAlthough most outdoor and nature photographers usually prefer the presence and color of flowers, or the brilliant hues of autumn foliage, there is still a special kind and unique kind of beauty resplendent in green leaves.

Whether they are dew soaked or dry, no two species of plants has leaves that are exactly alike. So there is a wide diversity of forms and textures. It's a nice challenge to photograph leaves, because they are apt to dance and tremble in the wind

Nature provides photographic subjects all around us, and sometimes we may overlook something as "ordinary" or "plain." I don't think that there is anything ordinary or plain about these photographs, and I hope that you agree!

Green leaf with light veinsGreen dew covered leaf

Green Leaf with interesting pattern

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Mara Hawks
First Realty Auburn - Auburn, AL
Inactive-2012 REALTOR - Homes for Sale Auburn Real Estate, AL

Oh this is so very cool...I especially love the symmetry of the second one! It's really amazing, the intricate patterns of LIFE!

May 07, 2009 01:27 PM
Stephen Kappre
KW Hometown - Mantua, NJ
Helping You Home

Some would say it's God's fingerprint. You are right. Even the simplest of everyday sights, can be a tremendously complex and beautiful item up close. I can just be in awe how they grow from a seed to 100+ feet tall.

May 07, 2009 01:28 PM
Lisa Wetzel
RE/MAX Realty Affiliates - Carson City, NV
CDPE, SFR carsonvalleyland.com

So ... When do you sell Real Estate?   These are really really great!  Thanks for sharing!

May 07, 2009 01:29 PM
Vickie McCartney
Maverick Realty - Owensboro, KY
Broker, Real Estate Agent Owensboro KY

Hi Richard~ Love the intricacies of these photos.  You must be a really great photographer, or else have a really good camera! I like any nature photos, especially flowers and leaves.

May 07, 2009 01:38 PM
Brian Lee Burke
Kenna Real Estate - Lone Tree, CO
Broker & Advising Expert-Kenna Luxury Real Estate

I may be biased as nature close up shots are my favorites. These are just beautiful. ~Rita

May 07, 2009 01:42 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Steve...

Correct exposure is the key in a still life shot! Thanks for the comment.

Mara...

I took that one at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. and I'm not sure what it is! Thanks for noticing.

Steve...

You are so right my friend, thanks for the inspirational thoughts!

 

May 07, 2009 01:44 PM
Gary Woltal
Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX
Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

Richard, there is much detail in leaves and you captured it here with some great shots.I love seeing the dew on leaves.

May 07, 2009 01:47 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Lisa...

Oh yeah, work is always interfering with my fun! lol

Vickie...

Well, I have better than average equipment, but not the best. But I consider photography to be an art form and not a technical skill ... I try to visualize what result I want to achieve and then use technique to accomplish it! THX

Rita...

I like them for simplicity, and deep rich color ...and incredible detail! Thanks for the nice comment.

May 07, 2009 01:49 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Richard,

The dew on thse shots are incredible! Wonderful photos..thanks for showing us the best of the best!

May 07, 2009 02:08 PM
Mark Hall
Realty One Group Cascadia - Vancouver, WA
Homes for Sale Vancouver Washington

Awesome shots and I agrre with you that the greens of our planet are just as beautiful as the bright flowers. Great job!

May 07, 2009 02:29 PM
Andrea Swiedler
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT
Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Richard they are wonderful! You do have quite an eye! I lvoe them.

May 07, 2009 02:29 PM
Tony Orefice
NorthGroup Real Estate/www.TonyORealtor.com - Concord, NC
Realtor- Cabarrus County, NC

Hi Richard,

Great photos!

I like the different textures and patterns you captured.

May 07, 2009 03:20 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

Wow Richard...you can certainly turn an eye with your shots!

May 07, 2009 05:02 PM
Don Rogers
Keller Williams Realty Chesterfield - O'Fallon, MO
Realtor, Broker, CDPE, GRI, OnullFallon MO & St Charles County MO homes

RW,

You always amaze me with how well you take photos and then explain your feelings about them.  Another good job sir and thank you for sharing.

May 07, 2009 10:42 PM
Laura Giannotta
Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ
Your Realtor Down the Shore!

I love the one that looks furry!  What kind of camera did you use to get all that detail?

May 07, 2009 11:22 PM
Linda Greco Rich, ABR, SRES
Exit Preferred Realty - Bel Air, MD
Harford County Specialist

Richard,

This reminds me of one of my favorite books/movies - "Into the Wild"...Have you seen it? I highly recommend it! I won't tell how this relates, but you'll find out in the end. It's a true story about a college grad who forsakes all material things to trek across the country to Alaska. He meets many interesting folks along the way. Hal Linden had a tear jerking role! Please let me know what you think of it - it's pretty thought provoking.

May 07, 2009 11:47 PM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

Those are just gorgeous. Your photography eye is amazing!  I don't even pay attention to leaves and you've made them incredibly beautiful.

May 08, 2009 02:18 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

Those are some nice looking leaves you have there Richard.

May 08, 2009 06:21 AM
Jim & Maria Hart
Brand Name Real Estate - Charleston, SC
Charleston, SC Real Estate

Hey, Richard. Those will make a great collection of artwork. Thanks for sharing, Jim

May 09, 2009 04:24 AM
Greg and Beth Hostetter
REMAX Results - Rochester, MN
Rochester Minnesota

Nice pics!

Sep 01, 2009 12:43 PM