For those of you who enjoyed yesterday’s post for the first day of fall, I thought today I would tell the story of its evolution. Two days ago my wife picked up this beautiful fallen maple leaf as she was walking home knowing how much it would appeal to me, and how right she was. I immediately went outside and held it up against the clear blue sky, and as I turned it in the bright morning sunshine its glorious colours came alive.
Several photographs later I was happy with what I had captured, but now how best to use them. Using Photoshop Elements I created a different layer for each of the images, some of which were duplicated, reversed and re-sized as I placed them around the central leaf.
I could have gone on for a while but felt the need to stop, as it magically became the perfect image with which to celebrate the first day of fall. I hope you agree.
thechangingpalette 
Beautiful leaf in that first photo!
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Many thanks Hein
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glorious fall! so fabulous. and you are a magician with the PS !
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Thanks so much Debi. It’s another creative outlet as you know. Working with layers and masks is quite fascinating 🙂
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you’re welcome. yes, creativity has wonderful diversions for us….
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Thank you for sharing the story 🙂
That was a beautiful photo. Your story has given me some ideas about things to try with Photoshop Elements, which I usually just use to quickly create a .jpg image so I can attach my poetry to my posts.
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Many thanks. Look forward to seeing your jpegs and poetry together.
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Love it all Andrew, the first is just magical and most beautiful. I love maple leaves, always pick them up as well! Loved how you played your magic with it!
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Thanks so much Eva. Who can resist a beautiful fallen maple leaf.
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Beautiful and oh so creative.
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Thanks Miriam
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Very nice!
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Beautiful Andrew! Our leaves haven’t really started turning yet. It has been relatively warm and humid. Waiting for fall to arrive! I love Fall!
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Many thanks Nicole. It’s a wonderful time of year as the leaves change colour.
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Yes I love Fall. Can’t wait for this summery weather to end so we get the gorgeous fresh air and leaves!
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Well done that wife! She knows you well and how lovely of you to share the process … The result is absolutely gorgeous!
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Thanks Osyth. She does indeed, after forty two years 🙂
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