Baby Oak Leaves.
White Oak leaves just emerging on the tips of branches.
Baby oak leaves in California are red because they are filled with pigments called anthocyanins, which act as a protective "sunscreen" for young, tender leaves. These pigments shield the developing leaves from intense, high-elevation sunlight and UV rays, while also serving as a natural deterrent against herbivores.
Nikkor Z 28-400mm.
Not Ai Generated.
Baby Oak Leaves.
White Oak leaves just emerging on the tips of branches.
Baby oak leaves in California are red because they are filled with pigments called anthocyanins, which act as a protective "sunscreen" for young, tender leaves. These pigments shield the developing leaves from intense, high-elevation sunlight and UV rays, while also serving as a natural deterrent against herbivores.
Nikkor Z 28-400mm.
Not Ai Generated.