Fall Upon The Grass

Had the puppies outside this evening, and noticed this lone leaf lying peacefully on the grass. Fall is definitely upon us, and the warm weather will soon be gone. Though I do not particularly enjoy the cold weather anymore, especially the snow and ice, there is something quite beautiful about the seasonal changes, and the accompanying colors. That will always be a thing of beauty, a reminder of life and its changes. A little manipulation of this original black and white to highlight the beauty in this dried leaf.

[Cindy Hagan]

I really like the selective color on this!

[Mary Tjeerdsma]

Did you use Selective Color? The symbolism of the single leaf is fabulous. Another deep meaning all caught on the camera!

[Lauren Dahlhauser]

new leaf attached to it's branch or draw fallen leaf on the ground... both equally as beautiful!!

[Mrs. Smith]

Great coloring...and I agree. I don't like winter, but there's something just amazing about the seasons changing. I'll miss summer though.

[Rick Schies]

@marytj Mary, I used Picnik and the tone tool to add color to the leaf.

[Courtney]

Lovely photo! I just love your processing, it really brings out the textures of the photo. I know what you mean. It is sad to see the weather get colder, but it is fun to watch our world change right before our eyes

[Suelbiz]

Excellent shot and edit, Rick. Fall is so beautiful and kind of sad at the same time. :) This leaf kind of shows that, don't you think?

[Rick Schies]

@suelbiz47 I would agree.

[anthony riggs]

this is a fav...i love this..=)

[BeckyS]

Really nice! I don't like the cold either. I enjoy fall much more now that I live in Georgia and the winters are much milder.

[scooter]

Lovely shot Rick!! Definitely looks like fall, I love the feel of this photo.

[Melissa Pike]

Wonderful selective coloring!

[karenann]

That processing is awesome, Rick. I've got to order the "next step up on picnik!" Beautiful simplicity . . at its best!

[Madeline Fontenot]

You have done an awesome job with the processing.

[Kerri]

Cool

[Kimmi]

Beautiful

[Alta D©]

oh nicely done! What a great selective coloring detail.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

Lovely shot and homage to fall Rick.

[Carolyn White]

Beautiful pic, Rick! I made a rhyme. LOL! I'm tired tonight and I get silly when I'm worn out. :0)

[Shanne]

great focus and processing, lovely shot

[alia_801]

Lovely selective colouring :) Nice focus too.

[Dione Giorgio]

Beautiful shot and colours. Great focusing too.

[Glenys Hardy (Mrs Moose)]

Lovely shot and like the processing too. I thought the focus on the blades of grass was also really amazing.

[cglist]

Nice detail!

[Brenda Baird]

Love this Rick!

[Rebekah Esme.]

really love this

[seasnappi]

simple and perfect for fall!

[Lois P]

Very nice! Our Spring is well and truly upon us.

[Isis Weiss]

This is gorgeous Rick!

['Saint' kk4go]

Well done Rick.

[Mary More]

Really nicely done, Rick.

[adobe waters]

this is so beautifully done !!!!!!!

[Jane]

Rick this is amazing... love the selective colouring. A fav for me

[Pat Knowles]

Your processing shows this leaf off beautifully !!

[Iris Akers]

Beautiful!

[Karen Sylvia]

Love your focus and the selective coloring. :)

[Denise]

Good use of selective coloring.

[Lauren]

love the beautiful simplicity of this one!

[Jane Hyde]

there is such beauty in simple things

[Margaret Tryon]

This is terrific Rick. Love the POV

[Pam Hawkes]

Great use of selective colour. Nice photo Rick.

[Carolyn Sue]

beautiful shot!

[bruni]

Beautiful simple photo of the changing of the seasons..like the processing of the leaf from white to this color. it really stands out now.

[Kd Wallis]

great selective coloring rick! i too love how the seasons change and find it so amazing how everything grows, then dies, then grows back again etc. It is a wonderful thing!

[Martha Burns]

Perfect contrast! A fav.

[Netkonnexion]

This is cool. Great colour work.

[Miriam S]

Simple yet beautiful.

[Jen Dee]

Very start of fall like.

[Tanya]

like the use of selective colour.