Here is the Link to the tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kLbQOkVNxk&feature=c4-overview&list=UUHEXxuE_Xv8bnl518itG5sw
Thank you for your kind words, It's the first tutorial that I have uploaded. Your comment is very encouraging. :)
Very nice leaf, though I don't think I have seen a leaf that red coloured!
Hi. :) This is a Japanese Maple leaf. Several of these Maple species have leaves this colour. Thanks for the comment. :)
Thanks southernstar for taking the time to make the video tutorial. It was good to follow your adjustments back and forth and see the resulting effects. Both the audio and your phrasing were very clear, so well done.
The leaf on water is a nice effect and is realistic compared to a Google image search on "leaf on water" (without the quotes).