Leaves

These are leaves falling off the cabbage trees (Cordyline australis - New Zealand natives). I always collect them from my garden, bundle them together, and use them in winter to light up the fireplace.

My pick of the tags are '”Leaves” and “Portrait”.

[Carol W]

Love the textures in this, especially beautiful when viewed large. Wonderful rich brown too. Great composition and a lovely image.

[Dakotaburns]

Terrific photo. The composition is great with the angles lines and lighting.

[kali]

you made something lovely ot of a hazard for lawnmowers.
I think though a portrait, at least at my photo club is a picture with a person in it lol

[Anja]

Beautiful textures.

[Ian McGuire]

a truly wonderful image....

[Kathie]

Lovely textures and use of light. Nicely done.

[Taffy]

Very clever -- a portrait of leaves! And that's interesting to know that you are able to use these as firewood.

[Maggiemae]

Hey, I'll have to tell John this - he's always complaining about these very strong and tough leaves! Maybe I could weave me a skirt?

[Yao RL]

so long your skin are tough as crocodile. @maggiemae

[Yao RL]

Haha. I shall make a portrait of my husband frowning at the leaf stuck in lawnmowers. Portrait against landscape, I though it counts. @kali66

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I really like both the lines your bundled leaves produce the close-up pov which brings out their texture. Nice shot! And it sounds lovely to use them as fire starters!

[kali]

Ah, that is a brilliant interpretation of portrait, I didn't think of that!

[Lisa]

wonderful composition and textures, even better viewed large

[Hope D Jennings]

Stunning!

[Alicias]

Great use of the leaves. I bet they make a nice decoration too.

[summerbl4ck]

Beautiful lines and texture