Nature Turning Over an Old Leaf

Turning Over an Old Leaf · 10:00 AM

While playing around with my new Christmas camera the other day, I shot this dying sweet gum leaf on the tree in our front yard. For most of my life, a leaf in this state of degradation would signal late October or early November, but after moving to Texas 15 years ago, this scene is one of Christmas time.

Since our younger daughter was here for the holidays, I didn't have much time to play with my little P&S. She flew back to California yesterday (

), so now I'll be able to explore it bit further. I'm hoping I can convince my wife that the camera needs a shake down right when she's taking down decorations!

Jer

Sparkle · 12-31-2010, 11:13 AM

Nice shot. Looks a bit like our Maple Leaf. Do you chew the sap?

Tamia · 12-31-2010, 11:15 AM

That's quite a capable PAS, Jer. Nice colors and bokeh, and sharp, too.

**Sailor** · 12-31-2010, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by Sparkle

Nice shot. Looks a bit like our Maple Leaf. Do you chew the sap?

It does - which is why my wife had it planted shortly after our house was built; it reminded her of the maples we lived among for years (don't see many down here - I don't know why).

I'll have to admit I never sucked sap, but I often thought "sap sucks" when I'd have to clean it off my freshly waxed Mustang! However, I suppose it's better than these ugly critters sweet gum trees deposit:

Jer

Originally posted by Tamia

That's quite a capable PAS, Jer. Nice colors and bokeh, and sharp, too.

Thanks, Tamia. I doubt that the camera will see much use for this sort of application, but it's nice to know it can perform this well.

Jer

**eaglem** · 12-31-2010, 05:32 PM

Nice composition, sharp focus and good natural color and light. Like them both.

Bob Harris · 12-31-2010, 06:01 PM

That camera really does the job, maybe I will trade my K-x for one. Your daughter left for CA, I thought all of the Californians stayed in Texas once they arrived. Bob

Jimbo · 12-31-2010, 06:09 PM

Looks like you are enjoying your new toy! Nicely done bud. JIM

**Sailor** · 01-01-2011, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by eaglem

Nice composition, sharp focus and good natural color and light. Like them both.

Thanks for the very kind words.

Jer

Originally posted by Bob Harris

That camera really does the job, maybe I will trade my K-x for one. Your daughter left for CA, I thought all of the Californians stayed in Texas once they arrived. Bob

Hey Bob - the LX5 is a cool little camera but better hang on to that K-x.

Jer

Originally posted by Jimbo

Looks like you are enjoying your new toy! Nicely done bud. JIM

Thanks JIM - I think it'll work out great for those times I want a camera handy but don't want the load of an SLR kit.

Jer

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Sparkle Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,521	Nice shot. Looks a bit like our Maple Leaf. Do you chew the sap?

12-31-2010, 11:15 AM	#3
Tamia Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Here, there, and everywhere. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,266	That's quite a capable PAS, Jer. Nice colors and bokeh, and sharp, too.

12-31-2010, 04:08 PM	#4
Sailor Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sparkle Nice shot. Looks a bit like our Maple Leaf. Do you chew the sap? It does - which is why my wife had it planted shortly after our house was built; it reminded her of the maples we lived among for years (don't see many down here - I don't know why). I'll have to admit I never sucked sap, but I often thought "sap sucks" when I'd have to clean it off my freshly waxed Mustang! However, I suppose it's better than these ugly critters sweet gum trees deposit: Jer Originally posted by Tamia That's quite a capable PAS, Jer. Nice colors and bokeh, and sharp, too. Thanks, Tamia. I doubt that the camera will see much use for this sort of application, but it's nice to know it can perform this well. Jer

12-31-2010, 05:32 PM	#5
eaglem Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 31,699	Nice composition, sharp focus and good natural color and light. Like them both.

12-31-2010, 06:01 PM	#6
Bob Harris Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,471	That camera really does the job, maybe I will trade my K-x for one. Your daughter left for CA, I thought all of the Californians stayed in Texas once they arrived. Bob

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Jimbo Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,363	Looks like you are enjoying your new toy! Nicely done bud. JIM

01-01-2011, 07:15 AM	#8
Sailor Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,224 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem Nice composition, sharp focus and good natural color and light. Like them both. Thanks for the very kind words. Jer Originally posted by Bob Harris That camera really does the job, maybe I will trade my K-x for one. Your daughter left for CA, I thought all of the Californians stayed in Texas once they arrived. Bob Hey Bob - the LX5 is a cool little camera but better hang on to that K-x. Jer Originally posted by Jimbo Looks like you are enjoying your new toy! Nicely done bud. JIM Thanks JIM - I think it'll work out great for those times I want a camera handy but don't want the load of an SLR kit. Jer