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Pacific Dogwood Turning Autumn · **5 Likes**

Cornus nuttallii .
I was always astonished at what Ansel Adams could do with dogwood blossoms in his post processing (darkroom).
Here, however, I just captured the first changing leaf for this autumn.
I am curious about the tiny light colored "half moon" on the upper edge--how it corresponds so perfectly to the edge of the leaf beneath.
Perhaps some interaction with the light due to the temperature difference on the edge of the leaf beneath???
Always, with nature, there is something to inspire a new question...!

Angky.

**MikeNArk** · 10-11-2021, 06:54 PM

You have a good eye for finding and capturing curious detail. It is likely that you are correct that touching the leaf below caused this aberration. Looking close, the tip of the leaf is also a bit yellow where it touches the leaf below. Nice thoughtful capture.

**angkymac** · 10-11-2021, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

You have a good eye for finding and capturing curious detail. It is likely that you are correct that touching the leaf below caused this aberration. Looking close, the tip of the leaf is also a bit yellow where it touches the leaf below. Nice thoughtful capture.

You are right; a bit of yellow on the tip!
Hadn't noticed that...
I was just captivated by the single colored leaf in the midst of all the other green ones--and one more that is just barely beginning to turn.
Thanks for the observation, Mr. Mike!

Angky.

**eaglem** · 10-11-2021, 10:07 PM

A good composition with that dash of contrasting colour demanding attention

**angkymac** · 10-12-2021, 06:32 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

A good composition with that dash of contrasting colour demanding attention

Thank you! It did sorta demand my attention! Glad you appreciate that.

Angky.

**DW58** · 10-13-2021, 08:43 AM

Like Em said. Beautifully composed and the one red leaf adds a lot to the image. Nice separation from the background as well. Nice work.

**angkymac** · 10-13-2021, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by DW58

Like Em said. Beautifully composed and the one red leaf adds a lot to the image. Nice separation from the background as well. Nice work.

Thank you! That background separation took some footwork, so I'm glad it worked for you.
Angky.

**Tonytee** · 10-13-2021, 10:10 PM

Very pretty capture. You are correct as my close personal friend, Albert Einstein was said, "The more you know, the less you know." In other words, you find an answer to a question and it opens
doors to more questions. Well done sir.

TT

**ToddK** · 10-14-2021, 06:04 AM

Well seen and executed Angky. There is beauty all around, and you have a good eye for capturing it.

**angkymac** · 10-14-2021, 07:16 PM

Originally posted by Tonytee

Very pretty capture. You are correct as my close personal friend, Albert Einstein was said, "The more you know, the less you know." In other words, you find an answer to a question and it opens
doors to more questions. Well done sir.

TT

That's just about the size of it, isn't it?! Didn't know your friend said that, but it's certainly true for me.

Angky.

---------- Post added 10-14-21 at 07:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by ToddK

Well seen and executed Angky. There is beauty all around, and you have a good eye for capturing it.

Thanks for the compliment.

And I really do agree with what you said about beauty being all around.
I really do have to force myself to look for the beauty sometimes when I have such a native penchant for finding the other side of things!

Keep showing us the beauty you see!

Angky.

**Sailor** · 10-15-2021, 10:14 AM

I'll ditto what others have said - super photo.

Jer

**angkymac** · 10-15-2021, 07:52 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

I'll ditto what others have said - super photo.

Jer

And I will ditto to you, Jer, what I've said to the others!
Thanks for noting it and appreciating it.
Means a lot!

Angky.

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MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,246	You have a good eye for finding and capturing curious detail. It is likely that you are correct that touching the leaf below caused this aberration. Looking close, the tip of the leaf is also a bit yellow where it touches the leaf below. Nice thoughtful capture.

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk You have a good eye for finding and capturing curious detail. It is likely that you are correct that touching the leaf below caused this aberration. Looking close, the tip of the leaf is also a bit yellow where it touches the leaf below. Nice thoughtful capture. You are right; a bit of yellow on the tip! Hadn't noticed that... I was just captivated by the single colored leaf in the midst of all the other green ones--and one more that is just barely beginning to turn. Thanks for the observation, Mr. Mike! Angky.

10-11-2021, 10:07 PM	#4
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,164	A good composition with that dash of contrasting colour demanding attention

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by eaglem A good composition with that dash of contrasting colour demanding attention Thank you! It did sorta demand my attention! Glad you appreciate that. Angky.

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DW58 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Rural Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,083	Like Em said. Beautifully composed and the one red leaf adds a lot to the image. Nice separation from the background as well. Nice work.

10-13-2021, 07:45 PM	#7
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by DW58 Like Em said. Beautifully composed and the one red leaf adds a lot to the image. Nice separation from the background as well. Nice work. Thank you! That background separation took some footwork, so I'm glad it worked for you. Angky.

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Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,532	Very pretty capture. You are correct as my close personal friend, Albert Einstein was said, "The more you know, the less you know." In other words, you find an answer to a question and it opens doors to more questions. Well done sir. TT

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ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Well seen and executed Angky. There is beauty all around, and you have a good eye for capturing it.

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tonytee Very pretty capture. You are correct as my close personal friend, Albert Einstein was said, "The more you know, the less you know." In other words, you find an answer to a question and it opens doors to more questions. Well done sir. TT That's just about the size of it, isn't it?! Didn't know your friend said that, but it's certainly true for me. Angky. ---------- Post added 10-14-21 at 07:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by ToddK Well seen and executed Angky. There is beauty all around, and you have a good eye for capturing it. Thanks for the compliment. And I really do agree with what you said about beauty being all around. I really do have to force myself to look for the beauty sometimes when I have such a native penchant for finding the other side of things! Keep showing us the beauty you see! Angky.

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Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	I'll ditto what others have said - super photo. Jer

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angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor I'll ditto what others have said - super photo. Jer And I will ditto to you, Jer, what I've said to the others! Thanks for noting it and appreciating it. Means a lot! Angky.

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