Hi Jeremy, I rarely find that kind of thing either. I doubt anyone does. In "On Street Photograhy" I wrote: "Fact is that even when you get good at street photography you'll shoot bags and bags of bloopers, a smaller number of not too bad shots, and the rare picture you should be willing to show. Beyond the rare picture that's showable there's the kind of picture upon which you'd be willing to hang your reputation. If you can average one of those a year you're getting pretty good." I think that actually applies to any kind of photography.
And you're right, Rob. This kind of leaf lasts less than a day before it fades and drops into the drink. I shot this one at first light and already it was on its way to the great unknown. I'm getting old enough that it sort of speaks to me with a message.
