Still life with leaves

Continuing the styled photoshoot and making still life photos for my online class with Kim Klassen.

I tried  to make some photos with various props  using the morning  light in  the dining room. I had some props and the light was great but I was not happy with any of them.  Well, maybe 2 out of 50+ photos.     Kim added an extra inspiration prompt where she said if we were not happy doing styled photos to go outside and find something in Nature to shoot.  

So I did!   There on the step was a leaf that had fallen with some color.  So I took photos, then added more leaves and moved it to the sidewalk.  Close ups and  flatlays and just all kind of shots.  I did not worry about the light being blown out or anything.  I did use the exposure compensation to adjust down for the brightness.     

The photos here are some that I too.  I am much happier with this kind of photography.   I want to use the light box for some still life but finding something small will be hard.  But you never know...I might come up with something.