What are the chances that I would've noticed this leaf while hiking in Shenandoah today? Of course, what are the chances that the leaf fell in the right spot to hit this web, or that the spider decided to spin its web in this spot where the leaf would fall? Let's get really deep.. Haha... What are the chances that the tree grew in that spot and matured to just the right height to drop this leaf right in this spot? And what about the wind? All of these factors come into play and we realize that 'chance' really has nothing to do with anything because 'chance' isn't anything at all, haha. If we could observe all the forces that came together for this leaf to be right here, we'd be able to predict exactly where it would be and when. So what's the chance? No chance. Ok so maybe I think deeply while hiking haha. Something to rack your brains. I admit it's not a fantastic shot, but it was just unique so I had to take some time to shoot and share.
The chances were high – because YOU went through that forest, because YOU have prepared your camera settings, and because YOUR mind was open to this chance and ready to release the shutter in the right moment. That's not an accidental capture, that's a typical result when a photographer's mind is in the "photographer mode". I told you that you'll make your way. My congrats!
Chance? Or Fate? All things came together to place you there, at the right time
Thanks guys for the kind words. Yeah I just was thinking all that at the time and wanted to share to get people thinking. I actually saw another leaf in a similar way but honestly I was tired and rushing lol so I kept moving. But good to get out there in creation.
Wow! That's an amazing shot! Love the light on the falling leaf and the overall soft colours of the background.