Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Red Leaves, Blue Sky



(This picture can be enlarged by clicking on it.)

I have been trying to learn to use the manual settings on my camera, which means I have to stop and think instead of simply pressing the shutter.

As a result I've found myself looking up through the colorful autumn leaves rather than simply looking at them. This is what my camera and I saw Sunday at Fall Creek Falls State Park here in Tennessee.

33 comments:

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful shot George. The red leaves really stand out against the brilliant blue sky.

rainfield61 said...

Then your photos can talk more compared to the old time.

They are going to be talkative.

MadSnapper said...

the color of fire in the sky. gorgeous

Small City Scenes said...

Can't get any better than this can it? MB

Busy Bee Suz said...

I love this shot George. So pretty.

Lily Riani said...

wow! nice autumn colours, wish my country have 4 seasons. sigh...

Ginny Hartzler said...

A nice, crisp picture! I find more and more that thinking gives me a headache.

Kay said...

Love the contrast of the 2 colors.

mARTy said...

that´s a great rt-post! have a nice day!

A Lady's Life said...

There is certainly a very beautiful contrast in colors George :)

EG CameraGirl said...

Good work, George. The reds are brilliant!

DayPhoto said...

Beautiful! We don't get red here in Colorado.

Linda
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Janie said...

You and your camera got a lovely view. The red is wonderfully vivid against the sky.

Craver Vii said...

Nice job here, with the manual settings. That has been a real challenge for me.

Red and blue speaks to my heart. From my earliest days I was very patriotic and my favorite superhero was Superman. So when I see this pic, something inside me wants to stand up and cheer.

Lynda said...

Beautiful how the colors contrast and also compliment each other.

Teté M. Jorge said...

Wonderful leaves...

Kisses, dear friend!

Fred Alton said...

Fantastic photography George!

SandyCarlson said...

A great photo, friend!

Rajesh said...

Beautiful shot. The red leaves against the blue sky is fantastic.

Indrani said...

Great results of the manual setting. :)

happyone said...

Beautiful. Love how the colors look together!!!

Hilda said...

You seem to be a fast learner. The colors are brilliant!

LifeRamblings said...

awesome capture. love the vibrant and bold colours.

Anonymous said...

If I had to stop and think before I snapped a picture I would never get one taken! :-)

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

http://annsnowchin.blogspot.com/2010/10/outdoor-wednesday-farm.html,

This is my invite to you and Betsy.

My little camera has manual setting, I mainly use auto. The only time I found if the battery is low, I can't shoot with Auto, I can if I go to landscape.

Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪 said...

Your red leaves look like flowers.

I think my Canon Powershot A530 is packing up, the view finder is gone. Today, I have to shoot in the blind.

Kirigalpoththa said...

Super photo George!

imac said...

Contrasting beauty George.

Tammie Lee said...

gorgeous George! Learning how to use the settings is the way we get to make a different kind of art. Fun.

SandyCarlson said...

Stopping by to wish you a beautiful Sunday!

Ash said...

Glorious contrast...love it!

Scott Law said...

Oh you do have some vibrant and beautiful colors going on there.

Loren said...

WoW George! This is my FAV!!! My husband has taken a few classes to learn about manual settings too! I LOVE watching him grow & develop his gift of photography

You are doing an amazing job!!