“Dogwood Drama”
“Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It’s the transition that’s troublesome.”
― Isaac Asimov
Something about fall that has always fascinated me is how slow decay, cooler temperatures, and a shorter period of daylight, can change a plant so dramatically.
Recently I came across this dogwood in a local forest. Almost all the leaves show signs of decay, being thoroughly spotted and in some case, even perforated by decay. Then there are the dramatic fuchsia leaves. I look at the companion leaves carefully and don’t see even a hint of that colour in them. It is quite dramatic, especially when the sun filters through the canopy, making the leaves glow.
Then, I think back on the same plant in early summer, leaves freshly formed and glowing green, not a blemish to mar their beauty. They endure a lot through the summer and award us with this wonderful show of colour, with a few blemishes and scars to remind us that the summer can be harsh too.
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Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD @ 62mm
1/2 sec, f/20.0, ISO 400
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Stunning!
An experiment. I’d like to document fall leaves like this.
That would be gorgeous. A shame there isn’t more fall foliage around me.
Beautifully done, Ed!
I’m hoping to pursue this into the fall
Fantastic shot, Ed.
Thank you
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