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August 12, 2010 by Kala

This macro photo of branches & leaves swaying in the wind is one of my favorites from this past spring.

Posted in Macro Photography, Nature Photography | Tagged leaves | 134 Comments

134 Responses

on August 12, 2010 at 11:50 pm | Reply Bernardo

Me gusta el tratamiento suave que le has dado a la foto.

Saludos
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers Bernado, thank you!
on August 13, 2010 at 12:08 am | Reply quilly

I love the softness of this!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:27 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Quilly.
on August 13, 2010 at 12:39 am | Reply joey

Easy to see why it’s a favorite, Kala. It’s stunning!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joey
on August 13, 2010 at 12:57 am | Reply Calusarus

A wonderful one ! Congratulations
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Calusarus
on August 13, 2010 at 1:09 am | Reply Janneke

This is awesome
I have to learn a lot to get my pictyres this way!

Janneke X
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Janneke
on August 13, 2010 at 1:28 am | Reply liz

Hi Kala,

I love this one, it’s just so magical and romantic…
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Liz
on August 13, 2010 at 1:49 am | Reply Shelle

gorgeous light and hue.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:28 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Shelle
on August 13, 2010 at 2:19 am | Reply joco

Hiya kala,

Such a nice composition
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Joco
on August 13, 2010 at 2:30 am | Reply fabrizio

marvelous composition, so delicate in soft atmosphere so beautiful to see
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Fabrizio.
on August 13, 2010 at 2:33 am | Reply Regina

It’s beautiful dear one.

Happy weekend.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Regina.
on August 13, 2010 at 3:17 am | Reply Henry

Serene and beautiful. Reminds me of sitting under a tree with my soulmate.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:29 pm | Reply Kala
  
  What a lovely comment Henry. Thank you.
on August 13, 2010 at 3:48 am | Reply ellada

Hello Kala,
I love this picture.
Have a great week end.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ellada!
on August 13, 2010 at 3:48 am | Reply frankdejol

Softness of colors is wonderful.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you.
on August 13, 2010 at 4:27 am | Reply warriorpoetess

So dreamy
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks
on August 13, 2010 at 4:38 am | Reply DomLortha

Great effect for this one. It looks like if there were some fog… Very mysterious.
Have a nice day.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you!!
on August 13, 2010 at 4:54 am | Reply belbe

it’s the greatest !
Bien à toi !
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:30 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks !
on August 13, 2010 at 5:31 am | Reply Samson

And its one of my favorites from your blog, great job Kala

Have a nice Weekend
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Samson
on August 13, 2010 at 6:52 am | Reply Scriber's Web

Incredible photo! So mysterious! Love the hues! This site is such a visual treat to visit!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it here and thank you.
on August 13, 2010 at 7:02 am | Reply SOULAFLAME

Beautiful
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks
on August 13, 2010 at 7:18 am | Reply 3sousunparapluie

Magnifiques photos! comme un tableau !
Quel talent.
Lili
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Merci!
on August 13, 2010 at 7:53 am | Reply Christopher

This is such a well captured etherial image. Very inspiring–bravo!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:31 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Christopher.
on August 13, 2010 at 8:46 am | Reply jabblog uk

It’s easy to see why this is a favourite – so gentle and peaceful.
Congratulations on your engagement
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you, much appreciated.
on August 13, 2010 at 10:05 am | Reply Michael Rawluk

It is beautiful. If the colour was stronger it would be like one of Anna Atkins’s cyanotypes from the 1800s.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you. I need to go look up Anna Atkins.
on August 13, 2010 at 10:26 am | Reply Conny

It’s really gorgeous!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:32 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Conny
on August 13, 2010 at 10:30 am | Reply Dharma Shots

No question why it’s become a favorite. They look so gorgeous.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it!
on August 13, 2010 at 1:59 pm | Reply Ashley @ Ramblings and Photos

Wow – that’s beautiful. So light and airy.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Ashley.
on August 13, 2010 at 2:00 pm | Reply MAMYNI

This photo has delicacy of a Japanese drawing.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Mamyni
on August 13, 2010 at 2:33 pm | Reply Camilla "Lillagul"

WOW !!!
Just love that light and freshness in your picture !
Have a nice weekend
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Camilla
on August 13, 2010 at 2:46 pm | Reply Kerstin

I understand why it´s your favourite. It´s really beautiful.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:33 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kerstin
on August 13, 2010 at 3:50 pm | Reply Elke Vogelsang

Oh, I love this. It’s really good. Elke
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for your visit and lovely comment.
on August 13, 2010 at 3:55 pm | Reply Maia

Gorgeous, now this really looks like a painting.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Maia
on August 13, 2010 at 4:27 pm | Reply Michelle

Just stunning Kala, the tones are outstanding!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Michelle
on August 13, 2010 at 5:17 pm | Reply Marcie

Exquisite soft beauty!!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:34 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Marcie!
on August 14, 2010 at 12:47 am | Reply jpla

J’aime beaucoup ! Je te souhaite un agréable samedi !
JP
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks JP!
on August 14, 2010 at 4:02 am | Reply foto-rolero54

Really a good photograph,superbe, day with you.Kala
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks my friend.
on August 14, 2010 at 12:36 pm | Reply yepa

amazing compo sweetness of colors and light , i love
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Yepa
on August 14, 2010 at 12:53 pm | Reply sunshine

i can see why this’ u’r favourite. it has something magical over it. : )
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:35 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks for you visit
on August 14, 2010 at 1:02 pm | Reply Robert

Wow, this is magnificent! Congrats
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Robert
on August 14, 2010 at 2:18 pm | Reply Icy BC

This is simply magical! Beautiful..
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Icy
on August 14, 2010 at 4:11 pm | Reply george

Great monochromatic effect that brings the sculptural effect of the leaves to life.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it George.
on August 14, 2010 at 4:45 pm | Reply Kathleen

I don’t know how you do it!!! It’s gorgeous Kala.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kathleen!
on August 14, 2010 at 4:49 pm | Reply Mark Johnson

This is amazing! I love the softness and how see-through the leaves appear.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:36 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Mark!
on August 15, 2010 at 1:38 am | Reply agneta

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…. just stunning!

LAV

Agneta & Sweden
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Agneta
on August 15, 2010 at 3:25 am | Reply Marie

belle photo tout en douceur…
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Cheers Marie and thank you.
on August 15, 2010 at 5:54 am | Reply Rosie

Such beauty from just leaves – simple but ever so effective.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:37 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Rosie.
on August 15, 2010 at 8:06 am | Reply Pavan Kaul

Exquisitely soft and soothing…lovely image Kala!
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Pavan!
on August 15, 2010 at 11:25 am | Reply Self Sagacity

Gorgeous – as always, your photos is breathless.
- on August 15, 2010 at 11:38 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks so much.
on August 16, 2010 at 1:57 am | Reply hinah

so soft and airy! one feel light as a feather when looking at it. welldone!
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Hinah!
on August 16, 2010 at 4:59 am | Reply Birgitta

Fantastic photo! Love the soft look!
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Birgitta.
on August 16, 2010 at 5:22 am | Reply Akaruiphoto

Beautiful picture of leaves and softness. I like it too.
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  So glad you like it!
on August 16, 2010 at 5:34 am | Reply k@

This image is so peaceful, soothing & pure, i love its subtle tones & light. Simplicity wins*
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:42 am | Reply Kala
  
  It certainly does.
on August 16, 2010 at 6:09 am | Reply Kiki

Hi Kala…i love the ethereal misty look to this.. feels like you are about to enter a magical realm! Gorgeous work as always!
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Kiki!
on August 16, 2010 at 7:26 am | Reply Neelam

I love that this looks mysterious…great job
- on August 16, 2010 at 11:43 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thank you Neelam.
on August 16, 2010 at 2:07 pm | Reply Lissen

Its like to walk in a fairy tell. So soft beautiful!
- on August 17, 2010 at 11:32 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Lissen.
on August 17, 2010 at 3:08 am | Reply manola

excellent: I like very much..;-))))
- on August 17, 2010 at 11:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Manola!
on August 17, 2010 at 10:00 am | Reply imoomie

Intrigued by the dimension.
- on August 17, 2010 at 11:33 am | Reply Kala
  
  I think it’s cool too.
on August 17, 2010 at 5:00 pm | Reply Lisa's Chaos

Beautiful! It reminds me of the way we used to lay leaves on paper and let the sun make an exposure.
- on August 17, 2010 at 11:09 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Yep!
on August 18, 2010 at 6:38 am | Reply Journey Photographic

Simply lovely.
- on August 20, 2010 at 1:13 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks .
on August 18, 2010 at 9:23 am | Reply teresa

I can see why this is a favorite! So dreamy. Your pictures are always exceptional.
- on August 20, 2010 at 1:13 am | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Teresa!
on August 20, 2010 at 3:52 am | Reply Claus Petersen

Astonishing in all ways.
- on August 22, 2010 at 5:56 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Claus.
on August 20, 2010 at 5:55 am | Reply ProphecyBlur

I am not at all surprised at the number of comments here! This is a truly beautiful shot, the coours are great, and I love the soft visual feel to the image!
- on August 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks much!
on August 20, 2010 at 11:20 am | Reply Adrian

It certainly deserves to be a favourite – the shallow depth of field, composition and processing make for a wonderfully delicate image.
- on August 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Adrian
on August 20, 2010 at 1:11 pm | Reply betty jo

Your work is gorgeous! This particular photo is stunningly beautiful.
- on August 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Betty Jo!
on August 20, 2010 at 9:47 pm | Reply angelcel

Such a delicate and beautiful image.
- on August 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Glad you like it.
on August 23, 2010 at 1:44 pm | Reply Veronique

comme c’est beau ! splendide ….
- on August 23, 2010 at 5:10 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks Veronique
on August 30, 2010 at 8:28 am | Reply Boffill

This one here is really great! Whew. I hope I can take pictures as good as this!
- on August 31, 2010 at 1:44 pm | Reply Kala
  
  Thanks!
  - on September 7, 2010 at 10:46 pm Boffill
    
    Is some of your photos post processed to have an HDR effect?
on September 8, 2010 at 12:23 am | Reply Kala

I don’t do any HDR!

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