When I posted my second hazel leaf photo three weeks ago Dan suggested I take another shot the following day to create a triptych. The next day the leaf didn’t really look any different so I left it sitting on top of my piano to see how it changed. In the absence of anything else to shoot I thought I would finally try a third image for today’s post. Interestingly it hasn’t really curled up much more during the intervening weeks but it is definitely fading in colour – growing old gracefully.

Yes Helen, this small leaf of hazel tree knows how to grow with grace and distinction josy63 · 2011-11-21: 15:14

Great textures, macro Nice colours helys · 2011-11-21: 15:16

I know how it feels!! LAZYWASP · 2011-11-21: 15:22

Very nice curl and pretty faded leaf MoMac · 2011-11-21: 16:51

nice detail! jennyLit · 2011-11-21: 20:14

Lovely image with fantastic focus, Helen! lookagain · 2011-11-21: 20:15

I love it Helen! Love it!!!! Thanks for the return shot!!!! danrav · 2011-11-21: 20:27

It has faded alot!!!! danrav · 2011-11-21: 20:29

I think leaves are almost more interesting when they get like this... so much great texture Helen :) McMommy · 2011-11-21: 23:48

Oh yes, growing old gracefully.... Eiram · 2011-11-22: 14:05

Magnificent Helen! liveandletlive · 2011-11-22: 22:45

Cool capture mystic1 · 2011-11-26: 00:48

Lovely! Ryana · 2011-11-26: 12:41

Tagged: leaf old autumn macro