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To me, a big part of the enjoyment of being in Nature is allowing the vibrations of the environment to wash over myself and becoming more attuned to the surroundings. As that happens, I tend to discover the little things that are everywhere, such as in today’s image.

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Solitary Leaf

The solitary leaf stands tentatively, capturing the morning sun among its many competitors, here at the Oxbow National Wildlife Refuge.  As I was walking I noticed these singular leaves popping up, standing filled with expectation for a future filled with promise.

What do you discover during your walks?

Technical Details

This image was captured with a Canon EOS 5D Mk III using an EF 100mm f/2.8 lens.  Exposure settings were 1/80 second at f/11 and 400 ISO.

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14 responses to “Solitary Leaf”

  1. forgivingjournal Avatar
    forgivingjournal

    Oh this photo really touched me, thank you Frank. I’m not the most aware on my walks, so this is inspiring me ☺ Blessings to you!

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Thank you, Debbie!

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  2. Miriam Avatar
    Miriam

    Isn’t it wonderful when we keep our eyes open. The ordinary things and moments in nature really become extraordinary. Love this image Frank, and your words here.

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Thank you! Yes, there are so many wonderful things around us, that every day is full of discoveries.

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      1. Miriam Avatar
        Miriam

        So very true Frank!

  3. bikurgurl Avatar
    bikurgurl

    I love the way light plays in the leaves…I have some great ones from last fall I should get posted! Thanks for offering your talent so freely 🙂 Always a feast of the eyes!

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    1. jansenphoto Avatar
      jansenphoto

      Thank you so much! This kind of play with light is a lot of fun for me.

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      1. bikurgurl Avatar
        bikurgurl

        I can see! I have resorted to taking most of my images with my WINPhone and have pleasantly found that natural light can do wonders for a scene 😉 Thank you so much for sharing 🙂

      2. jansenphoto Avatar
        jansenphoto

        Never tried a Windows phone, but assume you get similar controls as with an iPhone.

      3. bikurgurl Avatar
        bikurgurl

        Probably — I’ve been opposed to getting an iPhone because I didn’t like the idea of having to go back to the company to purchase apps without being able to use competitors technologies, but having just read about the WINPhone demise, I’m lamenting having to give it up after this phone iteration *sigh* First World problems 😉

      4. jansenphoto Avatar
        jansenphoto

        There’s always the Android option…

      5. bikurgurl Avatar
        bikurgurl

        I know….I used to be an ardent Android user until they changed the format – now users basically have to build the entire phone from apps. Good news, highly customization; Bad news, there are endless apps to choose from and you have to install. Every. One. Then you can try it out, download the next new thing….sigh….totally a first world problem, but I love WinPhone 10 because you get a version of everything standard, and extras you can find and use, but it’s not necessary to call, take pretty great images, text, check in online….and as I read this, I realize maybe I’m just being belligerent; old and set in my ways. Not a pretty look 😉 Thanks for your *always* kind, generous words! 🙂

      6. jansenphoto Avatar
        jansenphoto

        LMAO!!! Old and set in your ways? Shake it up a little!! 🙂

      7. bikurgurl Avatar
        bikurgurl

        Maybe 😉 With so many proverbial balls in the air, I get so ingrained in what works for me and am like a 2 ton train that just wants to stay on track. As I emerge from the fog of mothering and homeschooling young children to having confident, more self-reliant young men, I’m able to take on more challenges. Even *gulp* learning new technology 😉 Thank you for the laugh this morning!

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