Wind surfer by homeschoolmom

Wind surfer

I've been trying for about a month to take a picture of a leaf floating down to the ground with no luck. Yesterday, as I was making another attempt, a giant leaf even hit me in the back of the head, taunting me, but still not good leaf picture. This morning at my son's football game, between plays my eye catches something above me...a seagull perhaps? No, this leaf was floating high on the wind current directly above me, hardly even moving. No beautiful fall background, just gray clouds, but at least the sunlight was hitting the floating leaf....and it's in focus. FINALLY!
Best if viewed large on black background.
Lol, really worth the wait! I was trying to do the same yesterday and failed miserably. We have Hurricane Jude coming our way so maybe tomorrow...
October 27th, 2013  
@tremerryn That was the problem I had yesterday...the wind was just blowing too hard and I ended up with yellow streaks across my picture. Good luck. Hope you get your dream shot! LOL!
October 27th, 2013  
Wow, perfect timing and a wonderful capture.
October 27th, 2013  
Great job! As someone who has tried, I understand how tough this is!
October 28th, 2013  
October 28th, 2013  
good timing, hope no one was watching, and wondering < What is she doing. LOL
October 28th, 2013  
@sarasdadandmom LOL! They already think I'm crazy. I'm always trying to take pictures of the seagulls flying around during the games (first time living close to the ocean) and I was wearing a big fur coat to a kid's football game because it was freezing cold. They just look at me and say, "You aren't from here, are you?"
October 28th, 2013  
Wonderful capture Lisa.
October 28th, 2013  
@tonygig Thanks!
October 28th, 2013  
That is so tough to do. I have failed as well. I managed to get in focus, but it's too small to tell it's a leaf. Great Job!!!
October 28th, 2013  
Wonderful capture! so difficult to do!
October 28th, 2013  
October 28th, 2013  
YAY! I tried for so long and then got to cheat when a tiny invisible spider thread held one suspended in air while I shot it! yay, you!
October 29th, 2013  
@darylo Thanks! I've checked that box on my photo bucket list! LOL!
October 29th, 2013  
@homeschoolmom I totally hear ya. I've still got it on the list because I cheated (and told someone--drat!)
October 29th, 2013  
How did I miss this? fav
November 3rd, 2013  
@olivetreeann Thanks for the FAV! I must have snuck this on in when you weren't looking! LOL!
November 3rd, 2013  
That's awesome, I never was able to get this shot and most leaves have fallen :(
November 10th, 2013  
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