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Picture Perfct - RED

Feb 14, '08 10:55 PM
for everyone

The Picture Perfect Theme this week is RED

Autumn Leaves

Outside the Court House in Weed, California

(Photo taken in October 2007 with a Nikon D50)

I'd taken several photos of things "Red" for a Sean G's photo contest back in October 2007. This was not the photograph I submitted; however, it was certainly one I liked very much.

And now some rules for the newbies

(not that anyone pays them the slightest bit of attention)

~ Each week a theme will be posted up on Thursday morning, and you are invited to put up your best picture with that theme in mind, it should be just

ONE and ORIGINAL,

i.e not off the internet,

Then come back and post a comment on this page
so that everyone can link to your blog and see your pic.

By all means mention your camera and lens used, and if the picture has been altered or enhanced in anyway! Out of the box thinking is encouraged!!

Please open your page for viewing for all for that day...and then visit as many others as you can! Try and post a decent size pic on your blog page, so much is lost if the pic is too small or too big.

The entries will close at midnight on Friday.

The above information was copied from Lise S's blog.

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ninakobie wrote on Feb 14

I love this photo Marcia and it fits the theme perfectly. The leaves are such a lovely red.
Great job.
Hugs.

Since this is your 1st time, make sure to go here:

http://fotofriday.multiply.com/journal/item/46

and comment on the photo that is up on that site and then paste your blog address so that people can come to your blog to comment on your entry.

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 14

Hi Lise,
I was hoping you'd stop by soon so I could get more of what's going on as, like you say, this is my first time.
So glad you like this one. I was going to use it for Sean's contest; however, I thought everyone would be doing the autumn leaves since it was perfect leaf viewing season. I was amazed when they didn't and wished I'd used this one, but it was too late.
Well, I do hope you had a great Valentine's Day - you'll have to tell me what you got from Bill. I don't think he will ever be able to out do the bobble heads! LOL!!!
Take good care & Thanks!
Hugs!

sharlee44 wrote on Feb 14

Hi Marcia,
I really like your red leaves photo. I know nothing about photography and I mean nothing. We have a point and shoot Sony digital camera and an old 35mm Konica that we only used as a point and shoot. I think I'd like to take an online photography class, but don't know if I'd be able to understand the F-stops and all the technical things, if you know what I'm trying to say. Again, great red leaves photo.
Hugs, Sharon

dews24u wrote on Feb 14

Thanks for stopping by.

Your photo is beautiful. I like the Christmas coloring (red, green, & white).

mjrohn wrote on Feb 14

I can see why you like this one so much coz I love that shot, it's just so beautiful, so autumn like. TFS!

karen21445 wrote on Feb 14

Really beautiful. The red colors of autumn is something I missed seeing this year following my move from Chicago to Albuquerque. Mostly golds out here but very little reds.

cfbookchick wrote on Feb 15

This is truly lovely. While I am not a fan of the fall season, I can see the beauty in the colors. You have captured that beauty here perfectly. Nice job!

naarta wrote on Feb 15

Great shot nice Maple leaf.
http://naarta.multiply.com/journal/item/214?mark_read=naarta:journal:214&replies_read=63

sharonl344 wrote on Feb 15

That looks like a Canadian Maple Leaf lol just kidding , it's a lovely picture !!!

http://sharonl344.multiply.com/journal/item/71/Picture_Perfect_Red

harmaceutical wrote on Feb 15

How could I pass up someone's first PPF! Lovely!

planetsusan wrote on Feb 15

Ohhhhhh, beautiful...very RED! Well done!

kia909 wrote on Feb 15

That's a really nice shot!
Mine will be up this evening (for us!!)

shoppingfreedom wrote on Feb 15

Owww... Marcia... this is sooo LOVELY !!!
Great picture you have there. It has sooo much touch of romantic feelings. Makes me feel so warm, relax and happy inside.

Come by and take a look at mine. You'll have a smile on your face, I promise (^_^)v
Enjoy your weekend there, Marcia.

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 15

Hi Sharon,
Believe it or not, but I just point and shoot! Years and years ago I used to have a Nikon FTN and I had to watch the F stops and the rest. It sort of reminded me of driving a standard shift car compared to an automatic transmission. So, yes, I can do it if I have to or if it's warranted; however, I just point and shoot for the most part - how disappointing is that!?
Take good care - Hugs!

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 15

Hi Karen,
I used to live in the San Francisco Bay Area and although we had some color in fall, we didn't have anything like this up in the mountains. We love the fact we have four seasons now and are thoroughly enjoying winter and our last snowfall. Thanks for stopping by! Take good care!

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 15

Hi Livy,
I just stopped by your site to see your interpretation of "Red" - very nice indeed. Baby Lex is growing like a little weed - he's such a cute little guy. I can see why you're the proud mama!

I'm glad you like the photo. We have quite a few trees around here that turn this flaming red. That one is down the street at the court house/police station/and city services building. They have several and it's gorgeous in autumn.
Take good care - Hugs!

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 15

Hi Matthew - thanks for stopping by. Yes, I was a virgin PPFer. Now that I've done it, I'll try to keep up with the weekly themes.

gkluit wrote on Feb 15

A beautiful sharp photo of those read leaves!

ezil1961 wrote on Feb 15

Good idea of photo the autumn sheet symbolizes this red.

Good day Patrick

fotofriday wrote on Feb 15

oh the colours of red in the fall..wonderful shot

sweetiep wrote on Feb 15

That is a gorgeous shot.

fotofriday wrote on Feb 15

..and welcome to PP!!

lintang71 wrote on Feb 15

this is awesome... well done.. tfs
http://lintang71.multiply.com/journal/item/123/Picture_Perfect_RED

riihele wrote on Feb 15

Hei Marcia

WELCOME to the PP gang!!
Brill shot!
Keep so well and safe. HUGZ

My entry is @ this addy:
http://riihele.multiply.com/journal/item/627/PICTURE_PERFECT_RED

needledreams2 wrote on Feb 15

Ah.... Lovely leaves. Remind me when I was living in GA. Fall was my favorite season because of the leaves changing colors and the town where I was living was full of trees. Thanks for sharing!

debbep1 wrote on Feb 15

Beautiful!!! I love the fall leaves...welcome to PPF!!!

equinelady12000 wrote on Feb 15

I love close-ups of leaves and what a beautiful color of RED

http://equinelady12000.multiply.com/journal/item/263/PPF_THEME_THIS_WEEK---RED

aprillinda wrote on Feb 15

oh wow, beautiful!
http://aprillinda.multiply.com/journal/item/10/Picture_Perfect_Red

michaelmichoo wrote on Feb 15

That is a beautiful picture, Marcia. In one close-up you capture the wonder of autumn!

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cool2523danda wrote on Feb 15

Beautiful piece of photography!
http://cool2523danda.multiply.com/journal/item/65/PICTURE_PERFECT_RED

luluone wrote on Feb 15

Marcia I love this too,,, I wish I could learn how to make the background rather blurred
thanks, wonderful red
http://luluone.multiply.com/journal/item/161/PICTURE_PERFECT_-_Red

zorra5 wrote on Feb 15

Absolutely lovely red! Thanks for sharing.

http://zorra5.multiply.com/journal/item/82/Picture_Perfect_-_Red

dannidoodles wrote on Feb 15

Fall is my favorite time of the year, so no surprise that I love your pic!

charmingrebel wrote on Feb 15

Hi Marcia! Welcome to Picture Perfect. This is a beautiful shot. Autumn is my favorite time of year. I love the smells and the colors. Aren't red leaves just a natural draw to the camera lens? Love it!

emmm1 wrote on Feb 15

Hey Marcia, welcome to Picture Perfect. I'm so glad you've joined in, it's great fun.
What a cracking shot, great job. It fits the theme perfectly. I love autumn leaves and you've captured this beautifully.

skmv wrote on Feb 15

Like this one too, very relaxing to look at even though red is not a relaxing color.

lilangelwolf wrote on Feb 15

Fist off, I want to welcome you to Picture Perfect... It is so much fun... I love your leaf... It is a brilliant RED... I looked thru a few of my red leaves, but decided on something totally different... I must buzz out of here to get to others' pages, but mine is up at:http://lilangelwolf.multiply.com/journal/item/165/Picture_Perfect-_Red
Just to let you know, the police are on RED alert in my little town, but if you STOP by, be sure to STOP in the diner and have a bite to eat, lilangelwolf

samadri wrote on Feb 15

Wow - I was wishing I had a picture like this, but couldn't find one in my stash. Anyway, if I had any, it sure wouldn't have been this lovely. Thanks for posting it!

kimmychan1967 wrote on Feb 15

oh i love ur shot!!!

empressselena wrote on Feb 15

This is a beautiful RED! Fall leaves. Very nice.

buch68 wrote on Feb 15

that's gorgeous!!! well done...

mel49ers wrote on Feb 16

Love the color an still think you captured it so well looks like we could touch it an it would be real.

ddanniss wrote on Feb 16

Oh my! THAT is red!
And even that faint white frame enlightens it greatly!
I remember your red leaf picture very well -they are fantastic!
Great take!

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 16

Thanks Dani,
We are fortunate to have such trees that turn this incredible color! There are only about a dozen or so in our area and three of them are around the courthouse. Up here on the hill where we live, our neighbors planted maple trees in the hopes of getting that incredible red for their own. The closest is one small tree across the street, but thus far it only faintly resembles that red - maybe when it gets older it will. Our maple tree is taller than the house, but it's color in autumn is more of a golden and certainly nowhere near red.

Yes, I was going to use this leaf photo as my entry in Sean's contest; however, went with another one that just happened to win in that section.
Take good care, my friend - Big Hugs!

geminaigraphics wrote on Feb 17

That's what I miss, being out West now. No reds. :( I keep telling Jeremy I need to take him to New England in the fall. He's seen reds (he lived in Virginia for most of his life) but nothing beats Autumn up there! *sigh* This photo makes me wistful – which I think is the sign of a really good photo. Anything that can evoke emotion. Nice, Marcia. :)

tintalasia wrote on Feb 17

I was wondering how long it would be before you joined in : ) Welcome to Picture Perfect! I would love to see the colour changes up north. Our cousin in MA sends us such beautiful photos.
~Tint

http://tintalasia.multiply.com/journal/item/138/Red_-_a_Picture_Perfect_Theme

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 17

Hi Kippy,
When Bill and I were in New England it was in August for his son's wedding back in 1992 - no color then. We used to ask Eric what the leaves were like and he said he left for the hopsital before the sun came up and got home after dark, so he really didn't know. He said they have a special section in the newspaper that keeps a running check on where the best places to photograph the leaves on any particular day. One year he was there, the leaves began to turn, then a big storm came in and blew the leaves off with rain pelting them as well. He said a lot of people who rely on the leaves for tourism were very disappointed. I'd love to go back there in Fall as well. Ours are nice, but not anything near as nice as theirs I understand. Thanks for the compliment - I'm glad you liked it! Take good care - Hugs!

mpsmith1 wrote on Feb 17

Hi Tint,
Sometimes it takes me forever to join in something even if it looks interesting like this one did. Thanks for the welcome, it's been quite nice here. I do so enjoy looking at other people's interpretation of a topic - keeps things interesting. I like this one because I don't have to rush out and take a photo I can use one I've had from awhile back - just as long as it's mine! Eric had some great shots he sent us one year - I'll have to hunt them down one of these days and check them out again.
Take good care & Thanks for the Welcome!

soliloquydownunder wrote on Feb 17

ah, i love autumn leaves! and it's coming here soon, so for sure, i will have a batch of photos taken again. lovely pic! welcome to Picture Perfect. ;->