Helicopters

When we were kids we called these seeds 'helicopters'. We would throw them up in the air and watch them spin back down to the ground. I suppose the spinning was reminiscent of helicopter blades.

These were on an Acer Griseum (peeling bark maple). I did take a couple and throw them up in the air - not quite as riveting as I remember - LOL - but maybe these are not the same variety as the ones from my childhood.

[Lisa]

love it! My yard is full of these, from various maples. We used to do the same thing as kids.

[Gena Pegg]

I remember doing this also!!! I still do when I find one!! Fun memories! Great capture of ... lovely color and focus!.

[April Milani]

Love it

[Arefin]

lovely! beautiful tones and dof!

[Valerie D]

Oh, I remember these. Fun memory.

[Sue Wilde]

Gorgeous tones in this shot

[Kathryn 🐎]

I love these too. Thy really stand out against the grey background.

[Denise]

Ah yes....helicopters. I called them the same thing and also have fond memories of playing with them in my yard. Nicely captured with the fall tones.

[Nancy]

Me too...awesome catch Jan...happy Sunday!

[Andrina]

Fabulous capture Jan and love the dof. Brings back childhood memories! Nice detail :)

[Andrina]

Sorry meant to say FAV :)

[Caz]

I remember them too and also threw some up in the air...as you say not quite as magical...lol Super capture !

[Nita]

A lovely image and a sweet memory.

[Elaine]

Lovely tones and processing Jan

[Ria]

Yes we would watch them fall and then pick them up and watch them fall..lol:))