Beautiful Pictures of Leaves -- Leaf Posters and Prints

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The leaf has a life-cycle, just like all living things. It can be youthful and fresh or fully mature. It can wither and die and can even become a skeleton.

A leaf can be playful as it dances on a breeze or forms a crunchy carpet beneath our feet, reminding us of childhood fun. A leaf can be food or even a home if you are small enough.

Leaf photography is an art form in itself. That's not surprising when you think about how many leaves we see, on average, all around us. Whichever part of the world you live in, trees are normally not too hard to find. Why would we stop to notice the beauty of any one leaf in particular?

That is where the photographer comes in, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary with his or her vision. Through a camera lens a single leaf can become magical and unique.

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Fresh green leaves, unfurling themselves like butterfly wings to the sun, are a sight that brings joy to the hearts of all of us who have been waiting for the end of the cold days. Before they darken to their summer color, bright green spring leaves remind us of new life.

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This orange leaf on a monochrome background reminds us of what it is to be unique. The text beneath the photograph reads: All of us is unique in some way - find yourself and you discover strength

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These green leaves frame a cool and refreshing waterfall scene. This looks like a lovely spot to rest on a hot day and to enjoy some shade beneath the canopy of leaves. You can almost hear the rush of the waterfall in front of you.

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Autumn leaf colors are well known for being varied and beautiful, but this Sugar Maple is going one better and displaying all the lovely Fall tones at once! The maple leaves combine golden yellow and orange with bright red outlines, and still wear splashes of green in places. They have been photographed against the trunk of a Yellow Birch tree.

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Not all leaves dance on the ends of twigs like the maple. Some, like the palm photographed here, unfurl from a central point, or create fans or fronds. The needles of coniferous trees are leaves too.

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When I looked for leaf pictures I found that one of the most popular subjects for leaf photos was the maple leaf. When you look at the image above you can see why! This symbol of Canada has a vivid red color and distinctive outline that makes it a photographer's dream!

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Many people consider Autumn to be the finest of the seasons thanks to its warm, mellow days and the ripe and bountiful gifts of nature for our tables. Best of all, though, is the Fall color display. It's as if Nature puts on her best outfit and throws a party at this time of year! This gorgeous photograph of Autumn leaves captures the season in all its glory.

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Leaves, like us, mature and then die. They are strangely graceful in death, transforming into delicate skeleton forms that give them a new kind of beauty. This leaf picture shows Celosia leaves.

A trusting little leaf of green,
A bold audacious frost;
A rendezvous, a kiss or two,
And youth for ever lost.
Ah, me!
The bitter, bitter cost.

A flaunting patch of vivid red,
That quivers in the sun;
A windy gust, a grave of dust,
The little race is run.
Ah, me!
Were that the only one.

source: http://www.poemhunter.com

It's easy to see how leaves have inspired painters and designers to create the lovely artwork that we see here. A leaf is a motif that has a simple elegance to it and is instantly recognizable. It stands as a symbol for nature and for the outdoors, for things that grow, as well as for woodlands and trees themselves.

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Art and nature merge to create a colorful image titled Leaf Dance -- one of a pair of leaf paintings by artist Robert Mertens. The eye-catching paintings feature leaves in reds, blues and yellows against a warm-toned neutral background.

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All of the gorgeous golden brown tones of Autumn have been captured in this painting which features leaves on a small branch against an abstract background of gold and brown color blocks.

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If you have enough fallen leaves in one place, what do you get? A wonderful place to play with friends, of course! That is exactly what Winnie the Pooh is doing here, joined by faithful companions Piglet and Eeyore while Tigger scampers about and Owl watches from a branch of the tree. This is a perfect leaf-themed print for a child's room or just for adding a reminder of youthful joy to any wall.

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Sometimes we all need a touch of serenity in our lives, a little Zen to ground us and remind us of the here and now. This serene print features a golden leaf, simple and elegant, on a tranquil background of pale turquoise. Now take a breath... and relax.

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Leaf pictures are ideal for kitchens, reminding us of the origin of our culinary delights such as olives. Olive trees are among some of the most ancient on Earth. According to Wikipedia, they can live to over 2000 years old. They are a symbol of Mediterranean lands with their sunshine and wonderful food.

This painting is by a painter by name of Marthe and is one of a pair. The strongly textured leaves and olives on their branch are shown against a pale ground that would coordinate well with most kitchen or dining room decor.

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I love these leaf and tree-themed wall decals (or wall tattoos as they are also known). The one shown here is a brown branch with leaves, but is also available with birds on the branch, and in black and gray. You can also buy the brown branch decal with green leaves in different options -- just leaves, leaves and pink blossoms, or leaves and blue birds.

Whichever combination you choose, the finished result is simply beautiful.

Or go for a fun look with the tropical leaves shown below -- also available in green, and in an option without the frogs.

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