August 2017 Shale Shore 1
September 30, 2017
The shale along the shore of the Vermilion River fascinates me no matter how many times I see and photograph it. It’s especially appealing when decorated with leaves.
September 30, 2017
The shale along the shore of the Vermilion River fascinates me no matter how many times I see and photograph it. It’s especially appealing when decorated with leaves.
Romancing Reality 
That’s terrific.
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September 30, 2017 at 4:51 AM
Thank you, Jessica. I’m sure you’ve seen shale fracture like this. I love how moisture collects in the cracks.
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September 30, 2017 at 8:36 AM
The leaf makes it, its such a focal point – wonderful image.
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September 30, 2017 at 5:46 AM
Thanks, Adrian. That the leaf is red doesn’t hurt, does it.
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September 30, 2017 at 8:38 AM
It would hurt if it weren’t red!!! 😉
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September 30, 2017 at 9:33 AM
WOW! What a great find!
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September 30, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Thanks, Ken. As fall progresses, these red leaves will be easier and easier to find, but they won’t all be on such nice sections of shale.
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September 30, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Fantastic! Those patterns of wetness are so indistinct, but the red leaf has such clarity – it’s a great duet.
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September 30, 2017 at 9:43 PM
Thanks, Lynn. As usual, you make me think about my photograph in a new way.
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October 1, 2017 at 11:32 AM
It would have been a good abstract without the leaf, but the leaf is a wonderful addition. Perfectly positioned in the frame.
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October 3, 2017 at 3:35 AM
Thank you, Andy. I did crop a little in processing.
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October 3, 2017 at 9:25 AM
Beautiful!, the red leaf activates the rest of the composition..
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October 3, 2017 at 4:42 PM
Oooh, I like your description, Harrie. Thanks.
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October 3, 2017 at 9:01 PM
Cool, like a landscape shot from a satellite …but the leaf changes all…
Kind regards, Jürgen
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October 7, 2017 at 11:54 AM
Thank you, Jürgen. After looking at the photograph again, I see what you mean!
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October 7, 2017 at 8:48 PM