As much as it pains me to wave goodbye to summer, there’s no denying autumn is well and truly here. A sure sign of it is all the leaves on the ground.
While going for a run earlier in the week, I noticed lots of wonderful golden leaves on the pavement. They had been blown into amazing piles and I wondered if I might be able to get a good photograph of them.
Needless to say, as I was running I didn’t have a camera with me, so the next day I took myself off to Gatton Park, a National Trust run estate near Reigate in Surrey. Being a park in leafy Surrey, there was no shortage of trees or leaves! I spent a while taking images of the surroundings but none of the images was particularly inspiring so I decided to head home.
It had rained overnight and as I made my way back to the car, I spotted the leaf pictured above on the ground. Bizarrely, it was surrounded by leaves, but this was the only one to have raindrops on it.
This is one of several close-up images that I fired off. If you zoom in, you’ll see there’s incredible detail. You can see impurities in the water and the veins in the leaf.
It wasn’t the image I set out to take, but I am pleased with the end result. I hope you like it also.
This being a Sunday, I have added the image to my favourite blogging linky, #MySundayPhoto. It’s hosted by the Photalife blog and is well worth visiting if you want to see some great photography. Just click on the badge below if you’d like to pay it a visit.
26 thoughts on “Raindrops on a leaf”
It’s a fabulous photo, with so much detail. It’s funny how sometimes the photo you expect to take isn’t the one that really stands out.
You know what Sarah, the photo you imagine is rarely the image you get in my experience. This one certainly stood out to me.
Hi Darren, how often does that happen? Rarely do I come home with my planned photo or shopping). The detail in your photo is quite amazing. The water droplets holding their own and the natural beauty of the leaf. I’d be chuffed with a photo like this too.
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It was a fluke, but I’m so glad I took the shot. It seems ot have got an amazing reception.
…. You know when you hit publish and have that feeling that somethings not quite right. That just happened! I’ve called you Darren (just in case you didn’t notice!)! My morning coffee obviously needs more caffeine! Apologies for that.
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That’s quite alright Debbie. You call me Darren most weeks. I’m quite used to it!
What a stunning photo! This happens to my mummy a lot, so it’s great to keep your eyes peeled for something that jumps out at you. The detail is amazing! #MySundayPhoto
Always be prepared for something to leap out at you, especially in the most unexpected circumstances.
It really is a fab shot and I love all the cracks in the leaves you can just see behind the water droplets. Autumn is well and truly here (bah bah!)
Yes, sorry, autumn is here. I was amazed at the detail i managed to capture. Was a total fluke.
Great shot. It caught my eye immediately. Brilliant detail in the veins of the leaf and the glistening of the water drops is lovely. #mysundayphoto
Thanks Cath. It was the fact the leaf had retained the water that caught my eye. Then I took the close up and was amazed at the detail.
Love the textures in this shot #MySundayPhoto
Thanks Mary, yes the textures appealed to me also.
Amazing detail, I love looking for the close-up details of nature
Thank you for linking up
My pleasure to link up Darren and glad you spent a bit of time admiring the close-up details.
The veins in the leaf are so clear, a fantastic macro shot. Love it!
Thanks Paul, if you blow the image up it is quite amazing (even if I say so myself).
Gatton Park, Polesden Lacey we are highlighting NT properties this week. Where next Box Hill? Great picture
Ah, Box Hill, yes we are regular visitors as it happens. the kids love the stream at the bottom!
That is stunning….It is amazing that something so simple as rain and a leaf makes such a great photo x
You’re so right Kim, sometimes the simplest things make the best pics.
I did exactly the same thing as you apart from not getting my big camera. Thankfully the iPhone did a good job – although not as good as your lovely capture. #MySundayPhoto
Never underestimate the camera phone! I think they can produce great results. I was just lucky to have my DSLR with me.
That’s a gorgeous raindrop photo. I often see things when running and wished I had my camera on me.
You never can quite tell when inspiration will strike can you? As I say, I almost missed this but it’s had a great reception.