For a nature photographer, trees and their leaves have to be a top subject matter. The photo above was from the forest floor near Hilo, Hawaii. Also from the big island, about 50 miles away was this strange looking one. A pregnant tree? Hmmm.
In the same forest was this one which I call “reaching out”.
I think the trees most associated with Hawaii would have to be palm trees.
Much closer to home, on the slopes of Mount Charleston are my favorite trees to photograph – the bristlecone pines.
I have fond memories of running through the yard kicking up fallen leaves while growing up. That might be a little tough to do with all these boulders, but the forest floor in Oak Creek Canyon, Arizona is beautiful in autumn.
March 6, 2018 at 3:57 pm
Amazing photographs. I couldn’t pick out a favourite as they all are uniquely beautiful.
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March 6, 2018 at 5:57 pm
Thank you very much, Irene! 😀
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March 6, 2018 at 8:01 pm
Oh Steve, your trees and leaves are absolutely fantastic. Your header photo is just so cool.
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March 7, 2018 at 12:23 pm
Thank you, Cee! I took that top photo on the go. I wish I had spent more time there, waiting for changing light, as I have never seen a leaf like that again.
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March 6, 2018 at 8:45 pm
Wonderful eye, Steve. Awesome captures!
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March 7, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thank you, Eliza!
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March 7, 2018 at 2:44 am
Love the trees.
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March 7, 2018 at 12:24 pm
Thank you, Sherry 🙂
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March 8, 2018 at 4:37 pm
A large snake is “reaching out” and around you..Yikes!!…Gorgeous pics! All filled with beauty and soul! ❤
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March 8, 2018 at 4:45 pm
I guess that would have to be an anaconda to be that size, lol. I think the most dangerous thing in that forest are all the mosquitos. Thank you!
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