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Getting ready for the busy week ahead … but I’d rather look at leaves!

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Richard Weisser Realty

Fall leaves and blue skiesI admit it. I’m a leaf lover. When nature turns on the color machine, I can’t think of anything else.

I think that part of the allure comes from the fleeting nature of the phenomenon. The length of time between peak color and brown leaves is brief, requiring prompt action if you wish to attempt to capture the show with your camera.

And while it’s true that some years are better than others, I’ve always been able to find “pockets” of leaves willing to pose for the lens.

So this year I am adding to the collection of thousands of fall photographs I have accumulated over the years. It’s always fun to compare shots from year to year.

And for me, it’s not just a passion, it’s an obsession. And I’ll continue chasing the leaves as long as I am able!

Melody Botting
Broker Associate PenFed Realty - San Antonio, TX
You Deserve The Best

Any excuse to get out of work!  I am just pulling your leg.  I appreciate the pics you share!

Oct 25, 2009 11:53 PM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Richard....love the photos.....love the color....now, if those leaves could only stay attached to their respective trees!!!!!

Oct 25, 2009 11:56 PM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Rich...

lol, you should use my technique. Let the wind take care of them and hope that your neighbors are more ambitious! THX

Don...

The rain has been continuous this year. Thanks.

Connie...

You have to stop ... everything else can wait! lol and thanks

Oct 26, 2009 12:01 AM
Richard Weisser
Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA
Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Andrea...

I have so many that I haven't scanned or otherwise even looked at in years. I've GOT to get on the ball! THX

Mel...

Actually, I have to show property today but wish that I didn't have to! Thanks my friend.

Barbara...

See my response to Rich I. above! lol and thanks.

Oct 26, 2009 12:03 AM
Jesse Clifton
Jesse Clifton & Associates - Fairbanks, AK

Sounds like a good obsession to me... I do the same thing when Mother Nature starts sprinkling color on the tree tops. 

Oct 26, 2009 12:14 AM
Pat O'Reilly
RE/MAX..214-289-6176 Irving and all of Dallas Fort Worth - Irving, TX

Richard..you picked a good obsession...great picture.

Oct 26, 2009 12:28 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Richard,

Your obsession comes out loud and clear from your wonderful pictures!

Oct 26, 2009 12:31 AM
Lee & Pamela St. Peter
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices YSU Realty: (919) 645-2522 - Raleigh, NC
Making Connections to Success in Real Estate

Richard - you need to put your photos in a slide/video presentation for us!  Just heard about sliderocket.com.  But you have so many to share!  I'm with you - I'll stop and click - I love this time of the year!

Oct 26, 2009 01:35 AM
Chris Ann Cleland
Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA
Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Richard:  The term "leaf peeper" was shared with me a few years ago.  Sounds like some sort of Peeping Tom action.  And to think of you out there on the side of a mountain with one of those big 'ole professional lenses, well....you are indeed a leaf peeper.  Enjoy!  I know I love the pics you share.

Oct 26, 2009 01:54 AM
Linda Greco Rich, ABR, SRES
Exit Preferred Realty - Bel Air, MD
Harford County Specialist

Richard, you need scratch and sniff photos! I'm a big fan of the beauty and that autumn woodsy smell that I can't even explain.

Oct 26, 2009 02:12 AM
Karen Fiddler, Broker/Owner
Karen Parsons-Fiddler, Broker 949-510-2395 - Mission Viejo, CA
Orange County & Lake Arrowhead, CA (949)510-2395

I'm jealous....we don't get seasons. There are a few liquid amber trees which give it their best, but mostly our yards look the same all year round.

Oct 26, 2009 02:26 AM
Mike Saunders
Retired - Athens, GA

Richard - it is probably the most colorful time of the year in some places. My camera will also be working overtime.

Oct 26, 2009 02:38 AM
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

My qwife is obsessed with the leaves also...She want them off the grass!

Oct 26, 2009 04:01 AM
Jeani Codrey
RE/MAX Corridor - New Braunfels, TX
Director of Opportunity & Agent Development

Your photo is fabulous, as always!  Yesterday we visited the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and the leaves were turning...it was amazing and beautiful...I love leaves too, I found myself oooooohhhhing and aaaaaawwwwing over so many different leaves, their shapes, colors, textures and appearances...very fascinating.  It does a real estate soul good to take a moment and savor such things!

Oct 26, 2009 04:57 AM
Jeani Codrey
RE/MAX Corridor - New Braunfels, TX
Director of Opportunity & Agent Development

Your photo is fabulous, as always!  Yesterday we visited the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and the leaves were turning...it was amazing and beautiful...I love leaves too, I found myself oooooohhhhing and aaaaaawwwwing over so many different leaves, their shapes, colors, textures and appearances...very fascinating.  It does a real estate soul good to take a moment and savor such things!

Oct 26, 2009 04:57 AM
Jeani Codrey
RE/MAX Corridor - New Braunfels, TX
Director of Opportunity & Agent Development

Your photo is fabulous, as always!  Yesterday we visited the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and the leaves were turning...it was amazing and beautiful...I love leaves too, I found myself oooooohhhhing and aaaaaawwwwing over so many different leaves, their shapes, colors, textures and appearances...very fascinating.  It does a real estate soul good to take a moment and savor such things!

Oct 26, 2009 05:08 AM
Home Loan Search.Online
Home Loan Search Online - Newnan, GA

Great photo! Amanda and I are looking forward to going up to north ga and checking out the leaves later in November. By the way, there is a great photography site to check out: http://www.smokyphotos.com/ The photographer is very talented :)

Oct 26, 2009 05:16 AM
JL Boney, III
Coldwell Banker - Columbia, SC
Columbia, SC Real Estate

This time of year it's hard not to want to stare at all the wonderful colors. That's why I'm glad that we have quite a few country roads around here that I can ride down and see the leaves myself.

Oct 26, 2009 12:40 PM
Terry & Bonnie Westbrook
Westbrook Realty Broker-Owner - Grand Rapids, MI
Westbrook Realty - Grand Rapids Forest Hills MI Re

This year has been so great for fall color. I lost a bit of excitement today I had to rake for a couple of hours today and they are not quite a pretty on the ground.

Oct 26, 2009 02:44 PM
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
Century 21 New Millennium - Upper Marlboro, MD
A doctor who makes house calls.

This is just such a gorgeous time of year it's hard not to get caught up in leaf gazing.

Oct 27, 2009 01:13 AM