A leaf...
floating in my small home made lily pond this past fall. I darkened the tones of the whole image a notch or two here plus cropped-sharpened once…. Natures own elements provided the real beauty I find in it…
Jewel tones in the water like Sapphires, Emeralds and Citrines come from the ponds surrounding tree line.

Nikon D60~ 55/200
Magic hour
Fall Ct. 2008
A leaf... belongs to the following groups:
Colors of Water and Falling Leaves Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

andygibb
might be “just a leaf” but its a stunning image…great work xxx
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Andy~ :)
happypattern
This is really lovely Lj and the contrast of the softness of the leaf on the beautiful contrasty coloured water is just perfect!
LjMaxx replied
Hi H.P. Many Thanks! :)
LudaNayvelt
wonderful colors
LjMaxx replied
The fall trees surround this little pond I have for lily’s & wildlife.. They create some wonderful water colors in the fall.. Thanks so much Luda~
Ralph Angelillo
This is a great looking leaf… superb colors !
LjMaxx replied
Hello Ralph.. T.Y. for this comment on my leaf…:)))
jadeast
I like this Too LJ, The problem with most other “criticism” sites is that about half the people there think that it’s a license to appoint themselves “an authority” and judge everyone elses work! The real judge is the artist creating the work, Rules are made to be broken if you understand why the rule is there in the first place!
Excellent image!
J D
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Jade. Glad you liked it too.. Plus.. I am not very good at all the p.s. stuff and all that altering-enhancing yet..so.. I probably would have hurt the looks of this should I have tried that. lol.. Thanks again for the positive feedback~ :)
Scott Bricker
calm; peaceful; relaxing feel to this…almost zen-like….floating on a reflection….....
very fine…. a visual meditation
LjMaxx replied
Thats how I felt watching it Scott.. It relaxed my mind after a long day at work with all the people allabput and such.. It was a warm & friendly moment alone at the pond for me..Hahaha.. Thanks~ :))
Al Bourassa
WOWOWOWOWOW A FAVE
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Al.. A fav too.. Cool! :)))
artisandelimage
gorgeous simplicity, beautil colors…
a true piece of artwork… do not change a thing !
about basic rules of photography : “If you obey all the rules, you’ll miss all the fun.”
rules are primarily there to be learnt and taught, and as quickly as possible forgotten and broken !
my best, francis.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Francis.. Your right I am just sure.. & I do dislike missing all the fun.. lol.. So pleased you liked this too & wrote what ya wrote.. T.Y..:)))..
artisandelimage
lol, of course, beautil = beautiful !
Kelly Robinson
CONGRATULATIONS you have been featured in DSLR Users only group
LjMaxx replied
Really? Cool.. wow.. what a pleasant surprise.. Thanks Kelley~ :)
LjMaxx replied
Kelly..not Kelley.. typo.. OOpps..
Sally Green
wonderfully simple shot!!! love it x
LjMaxx replied
Hi Sally.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
MichaelTravis
It may be just a leaf, but there is so much in such a simple
subject, I could stare at it for days.Beautiful piece hon. MMMMMMMMMMMWA!
LjMaxx replied
I could stare at you for days myself dear friend.. Good to see you here today.. :)))) T,Y,,oxo
JUSTART
great
LjMaxx replied
Thanks J.S.! :)
rmenaker
love the composition and colors… it’s calming. :)
LjMaxx replied
Hey.. Hope your doing well.. Thanks.. Calming works for me indeed~ Lj.. :)
artisandelimage
congratulations on the feature !!!
(see, we’re not alone liking broken rules…)
my best, francis.
LjMaxx replied
Could have just knocked me over with that too Francis.. Yeah.. breaking a few rules feels good right now…Hahah.. :)))
Scott Bricker
congrats! that was fast!
LjMaxx replied
What I wrote Francis.. No kidding.. Rarely happens either.. Nice~
Lois Bryan
This is truly beautiful, Lj!!!!! The colorful little droplets at the edges of the leaf almost looks like glittering jewels!!!!! Well done!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Lois! :)))
mrscarlotta
This is one gorgeous shot LJ, BTW, have you received my BMs of late, re: FRACTAL Ts submissions? love this shot my beautiful friend xxxxxxxxxxxx
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Carlotta. Yes.. I did re-join the other day.. Nice of you to ck on me..:)
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Whoa…. Thats the very finest comment one could want for Daisy.. T.Y… :))) A big friendly hug comes with this too~
David Iori
Lovely work
LjMaxx replied
Hi David. Many Thanks for cking this out~ :)
rdotter
A leaf by any oher name is still a leaf….and a photo by LJ is always stunning in my book. Great work, beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dog.. Hey.. Thanks… :) Your the best! OOOOO
Hagen
Wow
LjMaxx replied
Wow back at ya Hagen.. :)
Kate Adams
There is nothing “just about this” – so beautiful and very creative!! – wonderful colour and processing – Congrats also on the feature – fabulous!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Kate.. Thanks…. Quite pleased you liked it too..:)))
cherylc1
WOW~ Gorgeous!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Cheryl.. Many Thanks!
David Murphy
Beautiful!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi David. T.Y. for commenting here~ :)
triciamary
I agree with your take on adjustments! Sometimes you just can’t improve on mother nature! Beautiful colours in the water also! A definite favourite!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Tricia.. Thanks.. I hear ya.. :)))
Richard Stanley
What a delicious photo!
LjMaxx replied
I like the sounds of that Richard.. Many Thanks! :)
Bunny Clarke
Gorgeous in its simplicity. Splendid capture.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Bunny.. T.Y. very much here~ :)))
Ginny York
You have managed to capture all the beauty of Mother Nature in this simple little leaf LJ. I like the light shining on in and the pretty reflection it leaves in the water. The darker edges let it stand out so nice. It’s very artistic and quite unique. A favorite for me. :))
LjMaxx replied
Hello Miss Ginny! How pleased it makes me to read this comment from you.. Thanks.. :) I am thriilled you liked it like I did~
Charlene Aycoc...
This shot is perfect. The simplicity is wonderful. Just a great image.
LjMaxx replied
Hello Charlene.. Many Thanks for your commenting here! :)
Joseph Rieg
NEVER say it was just a leaf!....It is a lovely leaf and what would the world be without them?
LjMaxx replied
So true Joseph. Won’t do it again~.. :)
Lyle Hatch
Truly a magical image. The leaf is fine, of course, but I love the colors and texture of the water. Magnificent!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lyle. Many Thanks~ :)
Bradley Nichol
LjMaxx replied
Hi Bradley.. T.Y.. very much~ :)
Cheryl Lunde
Stunning work and so peaceful. Love the muted tones. Instant fave and congrats on your feature!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Cheryl! Pleased you liked this as I saw it.. :)))
Per E. Gunnarsen
Brilliant work!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Per.. :)))
RickF
Simply beautiful capture!
LjMaxx replied
Hey RIck.. Pleased for this comment .. Thanks~ :)
Lynn Bawden
Beautiful capture LJ! Great colors…Lynn
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Lynn.. Thanks so much here.. :)))
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Lynn.. Thanks so much here.. :)))
John Vandeven
Do not change a thing…It is an awesome image.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here John! :)
Wendi Donaldson
Well I think we all like this image!! .....it’s beautiful in its simplicity. Incredible setting, Lj! really like this one, my dear!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Wendi! Quite pleased you liked it as I saw it.. :)))
Victoria Sheldon
What can I say that is differant from everyone else? Nothing. Surpurb work Lj.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Victoria.. How’s it going? Well I hope.. Have a great day too~ :)
Todd Rollins
Great light and color. Special ripples. Well captured.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Todd. Yes. the ripples are pretty.. It was abit windy this day.. the leafs moved across the pond like they had little engines in them.. lol. :) Lj
kathy s gillen...
amazing work, so beautiful
LjMaxx replied
Hello Kathy… Thanks so much here~ :)
kathy s gillen...
amazing work, so beautiful
Helene Kippert
Wow an amazing image lj!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Helene. Pleased for your commenting here. :)
Anthony Hedger
It is different Lj. The dark water is lovely and the leaf is cool floating upon its surface. I like it for its uniqueness. Well done
LjMaxx replied
Interesting Anthony. I like you for your uniqeness too.. Love that about you.. :)))) Thanks too!
Troy Spencer
wonderful display. I think you made the right decision by ignoring the other site’s critique. RBers know best!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Troy~ I am thinking the same exact thing as you..:)))
Robin D. Overacre
Love how this turned out! U go Girl!!
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Robin.. T.Y. so much~ Appreciate it! :)
Béla Török
Excellent work, Lj!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Bela! :)
CanDuCreations
Splendid work in every way!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Thea!!!
Lucindawind
just a leaf …but your work is gorgeous !
LjMaxx replied
Hey Lucinda.. Many Thanks!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Lucinda.. Many Thanks!
deegarra
IT’S JUST A BEAUTIFUL LEAF.. WOW
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Dee.. I should be thinking Summer.. not fall huh,.lol. :)
Sharon Johnstone
I love it!!, absolutely gorgeous Lj!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks Sharon! ~:)
zulu
Absoluten stunner Lj, its so captivating to the eye I spent minutes just staring and apreciating the beauty that was flowing through it. Love it to bits :)
LjMaxx replied
Awww… Thanks Zulu.. Thats what I did when I was sitting there watching it that day.. Just a nice fall day alone with nature~ :)))
JenLand
Very simply beautiful Lj! Sometimes one must break the rules to create lovely art such as this! Well done and congrats on the feature as well. :o)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jen.. I guess it worked ok, Pleased for your comment.. Thank you so much! :)
DaRkSiLeNcE
simplistic minimal beauty with some beautiful colouring to match… very nicely done :)
LjMaxx replied
I appreciate your commenting here D.S. Thanks~ :)
Lorraine Parra...
I love the pale subtle tones of the leaf in contrast to the darker waters. Wonderful image.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lorraine.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lorraine.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Heavenandus777
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Heavenandus. Was great to see this here.. :)))
David Clarke
An absolutely perfect shot, Lj, love it. So peaceful. Features all well-deserved!! :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Dave,, Thanks.. very much~ :)))
Marvin Collins
Beautiful work LJ!!
LjMaxx replied
Hey Marvin.. Many Thanks! :)
Anthony Hedger
Thank you Lj that was very kind of you to say that and you are welcome my dear friend. It is always a pleasure to view your wonderful work, always
Del Millar
I always love your work, especially your butterflies –
there is something about a leaf….and this work is beautiful.
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Del.. Your very kind.. Thank you.. Hey.. soon all the B-flys will be all about again.. Weather conditions have been good for a flurry of them this year.. Cant wait! :)
syd baker
I think what makes this most appealing is the subtle colors and details in the leaf right in the middle of that vivid reflection. This will turn anyone’s head!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Syd,. Many Thanks to you for stopping by.. :)))
Ginny York
I love it! :))
LjMaxx replied
Good morning Ginny.. Thanks.. I do too. Hahaha.. ENjoy your day too! :)))
Bonnie T. Barry
It may be just a leaf, but it is extraordinarily beautiful in its rainbow pool! I wouldn’t change a thing about it; it’s a one of a kind glimpse of pure loveliness in a fleeting moment so perfectly captured!
LjMaxx replied
You are a poet Bonnie. Many Thanks for your commenting here..:)))
kreesor
Lovely capture Lj!! There’s a magical quality to this!!!! :)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Keith.. Magical. I like that.. Thanks.. :)))
MythMakerRealms
Superb! Congratulations on your feature!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Pamela.. :)))
Kathy Nairn
Gorgeous colors and congratulations!
LjMaxx replied
Hi K.. Thanks!.. ~:)
JuliaWright
Great work…beautiful..
LjMaxx replied
Hi Julia.. Many Thanks to you here. :)
Julie Scully
It’s all been said above but….lovely image . With a lot of nature shots I often find I go back to or close to the original and that is where the true beauty lies.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Julie.. I think you are absolutely right too. I plan on doing more of the same thing. Thanks so much for taking time to comment here..:)))
maxy
Spectacular colors in the water!!! The leaf shows up beautifully against the darker waters. I really love what you did, leaving it as is and toning everything all together – it’s beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
A beautiful fall day it was. All the colors reflected in the water.. Thanks Maxy!!!
Mukesh Srivastava
WOW… Stunning work…....
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much Mukesh~ :)
Roy Lindman
Nice thing !
LjMaxx replied
Hi Roy. Many Thanks. Pleased you commented here..:)
Natalia Campbell
wow…i’ve never seen a leaf look so beautiful! :)
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much for commenting here Natalia.. :)
kenspics
Like a delicate leaf sculpture beautifully reflected on nature’s color palette!!
Exquisite!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Ken. Many Thaks to you here.. Nature rules!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks not Thaks. Opps..:)
Basia McAuley
Absolutely stunning,,,, it’s probably the most beautiful leaf image I’ve seen.
LjMaxx replied
Basia.. That was a grand comment to receive. Many Thanks to you dear girl~
Stephanie Werden
This is a beautiful shot, the picture is so serene!
LjMaxx replied
So pleased for this comment.. T.Y. Stephanie
Jason Connolly
An amazing piece, well done.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jason.. Many Thanks! :)
joan warburton
I love the effects here. It’s perfect and the heck with “the rules”!
LjMaxx replied
Yeah.. I agree in this case.. To heck with them.. hahaha. Thanks Joan. Have a great weekend and Spring cleanout~ :)
melant1017
Only the great Lj could turn a simple leaf floating in a pond into a work of art :
) You have such a good eye my dear, well done! This is very pretty in many ways :) ~ALjMaxx replied
See this is just another reason I adore so much Antonio.. You always know how to put a smile on my face.. One that lasts allll day long too.. :))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
Thank you….oxo
Jacky
Beautiful work !!:)
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much Jacky! :)
Pamela Plante
I love the colors and simplicity.
Pam
LjMaxx replied
Really appreciate your taking the time to comment here. Thank you.. :))
Eugenio
:))) WOW !!!! Stunning work !! abeautiful shot !!!
LjMaxx replied
So pleased for this comment Eugenio.. Many Thanks! :)
Antanas
perfectly done
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Antanas! :)
jwinman
very cool… I like the composition… breaking the rules sometimes works ;-) Nice post treatment.
LjMaxx replied
Yes~ I am glad I did so now.. T.Y. so much.. :)
Visual Inspi...
Just a leaf, but a beautiful capture of it floating and the colors are gorgeous! Simply perfect!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment here V.I. I appreciate it~ :)
RobertCharles
this is a beautiful shot . . . . peace
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Robert.. Peace to you too~ :)
terezadelpilar
fabulous art!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here~ :)
terezadelpilar
fabulous art!
Shaun Whiteman
This is a beautiful piece of art, I love the colour blends!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Shaun.. Glad I shared this here now.. Good & ok. to break some rules now & then I see.. :)))
Cornelia Togea
gorgeous, love the background, and the stillness in the image :)
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Cornelia… :)
Roka
What a stunning image! Perfect… another fave.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Roka.. ManyThanks! :)
Ron Fitzgerald
More than just a leaf, great image and treatment.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you for commenting Ron… :)
Harrison Cooper
all i can say is WOW!!! great job
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Harrison Cooper. Twice ~ :)
photosbyflood
Simply elegant ! great colors with just the right angle well done!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here PBF~ :)
Asoka
FANTASTIC SHOT!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Asoka. I appreciate your commenting here very much~ :)
Alex Nance
Such a simple shot which many (including me) ignore taking it, but with the effects it becomes fantastic! Great Job LJ! it shows me that even the simple things are beautiful! (thats what we all say)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Alex.. Yes. I do know what you mean. This day the elements of nature were floating right before my eyes and I could not resist appreciateing this leaf in its jeweled water surroundings. . Thank you. :)
bill oneil
beautiful stuff Lj, so simple, but so effective..well done ox
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Bill.. :)))
zooreka
Jeez hon – I wouldn’t change a thing… wonderful and very powerful shot… Love those colours!!!!
Hope you feel better soon!!! Sending you healing vibes….
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Zoo.. :)))
neogolas
This is to good,brilliant Artwork,terrific imaging.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Neogolas… Many Thanks to you here~ :)
Milos Markovic
Wonderful…
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Milos.. :)
Robert Burns
Wonderful picture…...very artistic…the green and blue are beautiful….xo:)
LjMaxx replied
Hi Robert.. Pleased you liked this.. T.Y. :)
cdudak
Simply beautiful shot.
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Kay~ :)
LudaNayvelt
congrats on challenge win, my favored
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Luda~ :)
Mia1
Wow, you have been busy. Beautiful image and colour. :o) Long time no see. :o( I have been so very busy and have lots happening . :o)
LjMaxx replied
hope u r doing ok my friend.. Thanks for this comment too.. :)
Albert Dickson
A truly beautiful photograph. The colors are magnificent, the texture of the water, everythig is gorgeous.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Albert~ :)
Marilyn Baldey
Congradulations on the top ten vote, it is a really lovely image.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Marilyn~ :)
pjfinn
If this is the result of breaking some rules, break some more, will ya?
LjMaxx replied
I think thats a good idea Pjfinn.. Thanks~ :)
Richard G Witham
Wonderful abstract design in the reflection.
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. for commenting here Richard~ :))
ldeiter78
Congrats on your challenge win!!! The colors in the water are awesome!!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Ideiter. Pleased for your comment. :)
Walter Quirtmair
This image won the challenge Jeweled Colored Waters and will be the new Avatr image of the group Colors of Water. Congratulations!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Walter. A delight for me indeed~ :)
eran gilad
This is stunning! i luv it!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Eran~ :)
Patricia Gibson
I agree, nothing short of brilliant. You’ve used the subject well and turned it into a work of art!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Patricia.. Many Thanks here~ :)
AngelPhotozzz
Wow beautiful work it really stands out among the rest! Great work!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Angel! :)
PhotoAvenue
Fantastic…. absolutely stunning !!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi P.A. T.Y. very much! :)
Sheila Laurens
Stunning – congratulations on your well deserved win XX
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Sheila.. :)
Judi Taylor
Wonderfully simple. I love the colors. This is artistry, LJ!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Judi!
Joel Hall
Just a leaf, and yet so much more! I love it, the colors are beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much Joel. Greatly appreciated & my apologies for being so late to say so~ :)
Svetlana Sewell
Gorgeous work!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Svetlana.. :)
bigbear2311
Ohhhhh, so nice!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Bear.. :) Sorry so late to reply too~ Lj
John Edwards
Outstanding!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you John~ :)
Sunflwrconcepts
Stunning artwork. KUDO’s on all of your features!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here. My apologies for the late reply too. :)
SueAnne
WOW I think this is just beautiful….... I’m not sure how you did it, but you did it perfectly
LjMaxx replied
Hi Sue Anne.. So sorry for the late reply.. I messed up some here….
I did nothing specual but a few basic tweaks.. So pleased you liked it too.. Thank you~ :)
Olga
Couldn’t be done better! Outstanding!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much Olga. Greatly appreciated~ :))))
GloryT
Amazing, how you made just a leaf be such a work of art. Beautiful
LjMaxx replied
Hi Glory. Many Thanks~ :)
Bloodnok
I see that I’m not at all alone in congratulating you on NOT fooling too much with this image. It grabs you instantly. Super!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y…. ~:)
LjMaxx
Hi Garth. Nope.. Just as I said I did to it. It was windy outside and my pond is rather shallow.. I think if you look closely. you can see the ripples under the real leaf.. Looks to me like the reflection just covers up some of the ripples. Wish I could tell ya I manufactured this.. I am not skilled enough at P.S. to do so.. lol.. I only used a basic editor (picasa) here.. This really is as I wrote. I have no reason to pretend otherwise… Sorry that your limb just broke~
Jeffrey Snowden
stunning colors, well done!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Jeffrey. Many Thanks to you here. ~:)
Karl Davis
Stunning…....
LjMaxx replied
Thanks K.D. I appreciate your commenting here.. :)
Dan Terrett
Simple but beautiful
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment here Dan. Also..Welcome to R.B.. ~:)
Mark Gardner
just aleaf, i think not !!! wonderful reflection and colour, so peaceful to view
Mark Mitrofaniuk
Just a wonderful photo….
Carol Barona
I thought I already commented on this – i don’t see my comment but this is well worth commenting on more than once – fantastic work LJ
Gideon Swart
its so difficult to get these shots to work well.
if this is just a leaf,then you are just a winner!
super colours.
all your macro work is top notch.
very nice.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Gideon.. Sorry so late to reply. I missed this I guess. Really appreciate your commenting here. Thank you so much too~ :)
Mary Campbell
Perfect minimal and beautiful
CarolM
Absolutely beautiful!! So vibrant and dramatic. Excellent work!!
PPPhotoArt
absolutely fabulous LJ, many congrats on your challenge win!!!! PP
Tallow
amazing photo. well done
theheijt
great pic, nicely done.
Barbara Brown
Really cool!! love the colors!
robpixaday
This is like a beautiful dream!!!!!
I love it!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Robin! My little homemade pond gives me alot of photo opps indeed.. This was a Zen day.. lol..
Tenee Attoh
Absolutely fabulous, well done
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much for commenting here Tenee. I appreciate it~ :)
Chuck Wickham
I like all the colors…and the texture of the water.
Chuck Wickham
I like all the colors…and the texture of the water.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Chuck.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
AideRaal
Superb! Simply, but very beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Aide. Pleased for your comment left~
Daidalos
Wonderful
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much for commenting here D.. :)
genaro1
beautiful!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Genaro.. ~:)
banrai
wonderful work
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Banrai.. ~:)
brian pendrey
brill effects awesome
LjMaxx replied
Hi Brian.. Many Thanks to you here~
1chick1
stunning colours
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Kristy~
David G. Fredr...
Wow oh Wow oh Wow stunning beauty in “Just a leaf” thanks Lj Dave
LjMaxx replied
Just lovin that triple Wowin Dave.. Many Thanks! :)
RichardKlos
Awesome!! Gorgeous Beautiful capture!!

LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much Richard! Love your p.c. flashing me too..lol.. :)
John44
ok.. it cost me 37 mins to scroll all the way down here Maxi :-)
Question is .. do I like it?
Oh you bet !
cheers
John
LjMaxx replied
Hi John.. 37 min.. Whoa huh…Hahhahaa.. Good for me.. I just realized that I want to marry a guy just like you when I grow up… Many Thanks~ OOO Lj
John44
Excellent choice ! xxxx
Claire Farley
Stunning!!!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Claire.. Many Thanks to you~ :)
John Beamish
Fantastic image!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. so much John.. ~:)
Gene Praag
The simplicity of this is beautiful and the color just makes it perfect!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Gene. Thank you for commenting here.. :)
Tom Newman
A most beautiful image LjMaxx :-)
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks Tom!
Yuri Lev
Sweet and simple. This should be in the zen photography group.
LjMaxx replied
Hey Yurilev… T.Y. so much! ~:)
BigD
Fantastic capture, Lj
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much BigD.. OOO
Christophe Testi
Stunning!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks C.T. very much~
Mark Maloney
Absolutely so beautiful LJ x
LjMaxx replied
Hi Mark. Many Thanks to you. OOO
chijude
Lj ... I love the deceptive simplicity of this shot. It works a treat!
LjMaxx replied
Hi,.. I am so pleased for your comment here. T.Y. Chijude~
Veikko Suikkanen
So simply and beautiful! Wonderful work!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you for taking the time to comment here Veikko.. ~:)
TaniaLosada
Jus the magic of the little things :) I love it!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Tania… Your work is lovely & I enjoy it very much~
Paul Thompson ...
stunning work
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. for taking the time to comment Paul.. :)
EstherJohnson
This is so lovely and the treament is perfect! Very, Very Nice Work!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much E.. ~:)
Paul Scarsella
Wow!!! beautiful colors and reflections – love it!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Paul.. So pleased for your visit here. Many Thanks.. Hope all is going well for you too.. ~:0
Blair Wainman
Great capture…great work with nature in highlighting its beauty!!
LjMaxx replied
Thank you Blair.. I appreciate your comment here very much. :)
RakeshSyal
A stunning capture!!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Rakesh, So pleased for your visit here. Many Thanks!
Bill Morgenstern
Super in its simplicity. your colour palette here is amazing. . . :D
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Bill! Love this comment.. :):)
IRISHPIX
Amazing Talentamazing Maxx~~

LjMaxx replied
Thanks I.P.. Love your hats off star too. :)
Dave Martsolf
You continue to amaze. Hadn’t seen this one before. Hard to believe it’s a photograph.
LjMaxx replied
Hello Dave.. So pleased for your visit here. Many Thanks to you and I hope all is well & good for you.. :) Lj
red addiction
pretty!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. Red. ~:)
ceejaycee
The quality of the colours in this shot is really beautiful. A really stunning job.
LjMaxx replied
Thank you so much CJC. I really appreciate yor visit-comment. :)
Kevin McGeeney
instant favorite….beautiful…..
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Kevin~ :)
paul gavin
exellent shot,great composition,depth is perfect.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Paul. Thanks so much. Really appreciate your time to comment here.. ~:)))
naishh
great one…..like the colours in the water….....
LjMaxx replied
Thank you very much Naishh. :)
Yvonne Hoffmann
wonderful tones…
LjMaxx replied
Hi Yvonne.. Many Thanks to you~
autumngirl
Gorgeous!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. AG~ :)))
plunder
This is absolutely stunning! What a wonderful view of the world you show in your art. WOW!
LjMaxx replied
What a nice thing to say D. Thanks so much.. Also think Yours friends are very talented and nice too~ :)
rodeorose
Lovely work.
LjMaxx replied
Hello R.R. Thanks so much for taking the time to comment on this.. I appreciate it~ :)
ViktoryiaN
Gorgeous colors! Fantastic artwork!
LjMaxx replied
Many Thanks Viktoryia.. ~:)))
Rajdev D
This shows your creative side, great shot.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Rajdev.. I really can’t take credit for to much creaivity here. It was fall.. my homemade pond for the wildlife is surrounded by trees and nature did it’s thing here. I tweaked very little to what nature provided me to see.. ~:)))
Frank McCafferty
Absolutely Wonderful Post Work Great decriptions, And what appears to be a deliberate Placement of the Leave (Although i realise it is not) Nothing Short of Fantastic brilliant Work So very well Done regards Frank xx
LjMaxx replied
Hi Frank. Thanks so much for this lovely comment.. I have alot of trees around my homemade wildlife pond. The leafs float thru it all the time in the fall. So pleased you took the time to ck this out too. ~:)
Laurie Search
This is so beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Laurie. Many Thanks to you here.. I appreciate it~ :)
Stephen Thomas
Most Beautiful!
LjMaxx replied
Hello Stephen. Thank you so much for your time to comment here. I really appreciate it~ :))
satwant
Though it is simply a leaf but its shape and placement is a touch of beauty. As regard with the pond, you have created the scene very nicely. Well done LJ.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much S.. Sorry for the late reply.. Having p.c. issues. Really appreciate your commenting here. ~:)))
Kevin McGeeney
I think people like this one lol ;) God this is gorgeous…..!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Kevin.. Pleased for your visit and comment here.. T.Y.. ~:)))
Paul Thompson ...
Nicely done!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks Paul.. :)
mlynnd
Very beautiful image!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Lynn.. Many Thanks :)
David Humphrey
A stunning capture…
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much David,.. ~:)
Lyn Evans
Absolutely fabulous image.
LjMaxx replied
Thanks very much Lyn.. ~:)))
trueblvr
This is pure magic
LjMaxx replied
T. Y. Trueblvr.. I appreciate your time to comment here.. :)))
kappisan
Well what can i say…...Huge Fav!:)
And,i totally agree with ALL the compliments above,and also the ones yet to come!:)
LjMaxx replied
Thanks so much here Kappisan.. ~:)))
Kymie
One of nature’s jewels, this is stunning. A fave to be sure.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Kymie.. Many Thanks to you.. ~:)
Marita McVeigh
autumn beauty!
LjMaxx replied
T.Y. so much here Marita.. :)))
robpixaday
WHOA…..........this is breathtaking….............wonderful wonderful instant fav!!!!!!!!!
LjMaxx replied
Thanks! My little home made pond brings alot of nature things and wildlife into my property here.. I hide up in the trees alot while my neighbors spy on & laugh at me.. Hahaha. Who cares!:)))
RonnieGinnever
A stunning leaf!
louisegreen
Congrats on your feature, lovely image.
sonjas
Amazing colurs. Beautiful image
Munggo
Superb.
LjMaxx replied
Hi Munggo.. Many Thanks for this comment.. ~:)
walela
Awesome!
LjMaxx replied
Hi Walela.. Many Thanks for your visit and comment.. ~:) Lj
George Woodcock
stunning shot! well done..:-))
LjMaxx replied
Hi George.. Many Thanks to you~ :)
Cee Neuner
gorgeous coloring. WOW!!
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hi Cee.. Hope u r well & good.. Thanks so much here~ :)
whalegeek about 1 month ago
Your word imagery plus the simple beauty of this photo are so appealing. It’s a winner as evidenced by all the positive and well-deserved comments posted above.
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Thanks so much Whalegeek.. I really appreciate your commenting here.. :)
Rick & Deb Larson 29 days ago
WOW LJ … this is so cool!! ♥ the colors they are just awesome … you are very creative, well done!! Take Care ~ Rick & Deb ~ ☺
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hello R & D.. Thanks so much.. Really appreciate your commenting on my Leaf.. Cya ya both soon~ :)
JaninesWorld 28 days ago
This has got to be the most beautiful leaf I have ever seen. Your talent in this art is superb! You amaze me!
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hello Janines. Thanks so much for your comment. :)
Scott d'Almeida 28 days ago
awesome work,
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Thanks Scott~ :)
Bob Wickham 21 days ago
beautiful image, congratulations
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hello Bob.. Thanks so much ~:)
Ann J. Przyojski 21 days ago
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Thank you Ann. I so appreciate your commenting here.. :)
Mountainimage 21 days ago
Simple but exceptionally beautiful.
LjMaxx replied 21 days ago
Hi MountainImage.. Many Thanks to you here~ :)
David Silsbury 19 days ago
Great image and so very popular, well done and congratulations on being featured.
LjMaxx replied 18 days ago
T.Y. David.. Nice of you to comment here.. ~:)
Lee-Anne Raffe... 19 days ago
amazing colours
LjMaxx replied 18 days ago
Pleased you like it Lee-Anne. Thanks!
lozzar 18 days ago
Beautiful work, lovely colors.
LjMaxx replied 18 days ago
Hi Lorraine.. Many Thanks to you here.~:)
Dana Roper 18 days ago
Incredibly wonderful!!! Congratulations on the feature!
LjMaxx replied 18 days ago
Hi Dana.. Thanks very much.. ~:)))
Alexandar T. 16 days ago
a true piece of artwork
Victoria _Ts 11 days ago
Awesome image
LjMaxx replied 10 days ago
Thanks so much for your comment Victoria.. ~:)
jonpalma 10 days ago
That is an awesome picture!!!!!
LjMaxx replied 10 days ago
Your very kind Jon.. T.Y.. :)
1001cards 10 days ago
awesome ! simplicity in all its beauty ^^
LjMaxx replied 7 days ago
Thanks 1001~ :)
Carole Russell 8 days ago
Wonderful work – you and nature :):)
LjMaxx replied 7 days ago
Your very kind Carole. Thank you! :)))
Tallow 4 days ago
this is an amazing shot. I need to go find me a leaf and some water :-)
LjMaxx replied about 5 hours ago
Thanks Tallow.. Good idea too.. ~:)
tomboypete 4 days ago
very nice ljmaxx
LjMaxx replied about 5 hours ago
T.Y. so much tonboypete… ~:)
Edyta Pelc 3 days ago
Beautiful and super Awesome!
LjMaxx replied about 5 hours ago
Many Thanks Edyta.. :)
eelsblueEllen about 24 hours ago
WINNER!!
Mood & Ambience group
It Floats challenge!
LjMaxx replied about 5 hours ago
Thanks so much eelsblue~ :)
ABPhotoArt about 22 hours ago
Congrats on the Challenge win in Mood & Ambience!!

Cheers, Al
LjMaxx replied about 5 hours ago
Thanks Al!!! Love your thumbs up~ :)))