Turning an old leaf

Yes. It's another leaf picture. I can't resist leaves in sunlight, especially in Autumn when the colours are so intense. 

I spotted this fine leaf at head height, one of the last on the tree, with deep shadow beyond. Light and shadow are another recurring theme of mine.



I operated the camera one handed while holding the leaf still in the light breeze. It was just a matter of turning the leaf to get it face on and therefore all in focus. (We artists have our little tricks you know).

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