October 2013 Photo Challenge: Leaves

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I've spent most of my leaf photographing time lately...out of state and out of the country. Yesterday, I walked down the street after work just to take this picture for the challenge...and because I've been meaning to stop and shoot it for awhile. Every year, I admire this tree a few doors down. It's in its splendour right now.

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wow.. a flood of great ones!
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Hey Matt, I think a new rule should be that you must say where the picture was from. Hint, hint.
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Des219 wrote:Hey Matt, I think a new rule should be that you must say where the picture was from. Hint, hint.
I respectfully disagree. And impeccable timing. I was just having a conversation about this very idea. My feeling is that a good photograph answers questions. A great photograph creates new questions.

But....it's always been perfectly fine in the challenges to ask someone where a pic was taken. I just think it takes away some of the mystery/artistry to reveal too much.

We are on our honor to mark photos not taken in New York, so beyond that - just feel free to ask if you'd like to know. I wouldn't mind answering a direct question about a location, but I don't think it's necessary or important in a photo challenge setting to post any information aside from a photo. Nor should it ever be required. But do ask, if you're curious. For sure!

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I am fearless, because I've been afraid.
I am wise, because I've been foolish.

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Kelly,

Do you ever sleep?

My thoughts are more that people come here to learn about waterfalls, at least initially, and it is helpful to learn where "water" pictures were taken.

I do understand the art side of your argument.
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I have mixed feelings on that topic, but am leaning towards telling where it was taken with the posted image. I would like to know where some of these shots were taken so I could also visit the area, Such as Matts last post, Great shot Matt, I really like the natural sidewalk on the right hand side, where was this taken? Because I would like to visit the area. On the other side I was questioned where in New York was that taken, and I felt as though they were doubting it was taken in New York State. Maybe it was just how it was worded, but I was a bit offended that they were doubting it was in New York. We are all on the honor system here. A few weeks ago I was shooting along the Vermont/New York border going back and forth between the 2 states so I decided not to use any images from that day becasue I was not sure when I was in Vermont and when I was in New York.
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