indecision

[15_the_circle]

[OT from cottage renovations]

most of the leaves are down now, so I really should be raking them rather than burning more digichrome on them.  but behind Alice's house there is a Japanese Maple whose leaves, not yet fallen, catch the afternoon sunlight in a way that I can't overlook. 

taking advantage of the rare treat of an hour at home during weekday afternoon sun I went out to try to catch the essence of the moment. 

here are three candidates for non-deletion.  each does something different but I haven't been able to decide whether any are keepers. 

Japanese Maple (no. 6)

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Japanese Maple (no. 7)

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Japanese Maple (no. 8)

you decide --
click the comment link below to register your opinion. 

Comments

Japanese maple leaves

[betsy-beekeeper.livejournal.com]

Number 8 is definitely the magical one. It has a depth the other two don't have and the light outlines the margins of some of the leaves. The photo really captures your eye and pulls you into the picture.

[gwyn-hwyfar.livejournal.com]

I might be too late, but I love the first one the best.
Your journal is beautiful...may I add it to my reading list?

re: f-list

[15-the-circle.livejournal.com]

yes, of course you may. 
I take it as a compliment that anybody would want to. 

Re: re: f-list

[gwyn-hwyfar.livejournal.com]

thanks.