Sunday 16 May 2010

leaf patterns

Yesterday's early walk in the woods kept me and my camera happy - and not just taking photos of Walter's muddy nose! The morning sun was filtering through the trees, and as I looked up towards the sky the canopy of beech leaves was illuminated.


I love the way the layers of leaves build up the intensity of colour, depending on the angle of the sunlight. It reminds me of stained glass, and of layers of tissue paper held up to the light.

22 comments:

ginny said...

just stunning diana
warmest wishes
ginny x

Baa-Me Kniits said...

Wow that is amazing and just think a lot of people never even look up! Beautiful but more so...words are not enought. Thanks for sharing :-)

WinnibriggsHouse said...

They are incredible images, similar shots but all so different!

Unknown said...

these are just lovely - but as usual my thoughts turn to food - and drink - I picked some beech leaves at Madron over the weekend - beech leaf noyau here I come ( hic!)

Gina said...

These are such beautiful images.

Fiona said...

I especially like that last photo.

silverpebble said...

Oh! These are exactly the kinds of photos I would have ATTEMPTED to take if I'd seen this. What stunning images Diana - so exciting.

Sarita said...

Diana, you always take the most perfect pictures, rather gorgeous leaves or sweet dog noses. I always love to stop by. Take care..xx

A time to dance said...

lovely pictures, they are exactly as described, I remember making paper mache bowls and putting tissue on them and geting a similar effect...enchanting...

kristina said...

So beautiful. And you're right--they do remind me of the tissue paper collages we used to hang in the school windows... K x

harmony and rosie said...

Beautiful photos, the colours are amazing, such perfect shades.

Kate x

Reading Tea Leaves said...

Stunning photos Diana - they do look like stained glass or collages - such beautiful shades of green...

Jeanne
x

A Bun Can Dance said...

Beautiful photos, Diana.
It is so lovely to walk and admire the trees - I love to look up amid the branches, and also down at grass level - which makes me sound completely potty - really, it is not as strange as it sounds and no, I don't embarrass Mr Bun when out walking!!!
Happy days to you,
Denise x

Pipany said...

Hello missus!! Finally got some computer access though painfully slow. Reminds me of the old dial-up...argh!! Lovely to catch up on your blog Diana and see that Walter is enjoying himself. Dear chap. Much love and hugs to you both xxx

suzanne said...

Gorgeous! They would make a great print/pattern for a fabric - I would love a top made out of it. Or a maxi dress!

cathleen said...

Your photos are exquisite. The pattern of the leaves are so delicate and remind me of lace.

MrsP said...

love the photos I tried but mine were nowhere near as good as yours- pop over you have an award Jx

Liz said...

Gorgeous photos. I really do need to start looking up when I'm out and about.

val said...

Thank you for sharing your beautiful display of tree tops, I could look at them all day long and not get tired of them. Gorgeous!
I could be a tree hugger!
Val

Purrfect Haven said...

isn't green an amazing colour - it is so many colours in one and there is never just one shade - stunning shots. Helen x www.happinesskindled.blogspot.com

Em said...

Your photos shout out Simply beautiful..x

Anonymous said...

When I consider everything that grows
Holds in perfection but a little moment