vine leaf on the wane

Fractal trace

Providence, RI

There are 4 or 5 species of orange-colored globemallow flowers that can be found in Colorado. Based on the location, the overall appearance, and the shape of the leaves, I deduce that this is Small-leaf Globemallow (Sphaeralcea parvifolia).

There was a mass of grasses, vines and other plants on a slope at Colorado's Red Rock Park, but these spikes of bright orange flowers stood above the tangled greenery--a most delightful sight.

The dusky leaf monkey, spectacled langur, or spectacled leaf monkey (Trachypithecus obscurus) is a species of primate in the family Cercopithecidae. It is found in peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar and Thailand; however, dusky leaf monkeys have occasionally been observed in Singapore. It is not clear whether these monkeys are escaped pets or whether they swam to Singapore on their own volition from Johor, Malaysia.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dusky_leaf_monkey

Conservation status: Endangered

A leaf from an Buddleja ‘White Chip’ (vlinderstruik)

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Colocasia plant, taken with the Mitakon Speedmaster at F0.95; contre-jour.

“If you refuse to be made straight when you are green, you will not be made straight when you are dry” ~ African Proverb quotes

Have a great week ahead my friends! :)

Thanks for your visit, comments, and faves!

I posted this exact image in B&W yesterday, and here is the colored version of this Elephant Ear leaf underside.

I'm torn between which one I like better, the glorious green version or the detailed and contrasty black and white version. In the end I would probably favor the colored image, as I am in love with colors!

Now it's your turn... Your favorite?

A leaf clip : flic.kr/p/2mjVaCX

Canadian Maple Syrup

Yum, eh !

Seen on "Weekly Theme Challenge"

Only the first one or two snow can have this, because leaf still there這是第一場雪的時候拍的，葉子還黃，小雪已至

Wee little fern that gets a firm root-hold in masonry given a chance !.

Beautiful art of nature

Leaf frozen in the middle of a small pond. If you view this large, I like how it looks like it’s sinking...but it’s frozen solid.

Captured for Looking close on Friday: Tip. HLCoF everyone!

poplar leaf beetle

Pappelblattkäfer

[Chrysomela populi]

Crossing Paths ...

"Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree."

Emily Bronte

A pair of Pacific Tree Frogs sunbathes on an arrowroot leaf.

leaf covered with water drops

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Shooting with the Helios 44

Another leaf underside that was captured using my iPhone 11 camera.

Smartphone cameras have come a long way and are only going to get better. Traditional camera companies have seen huge drops in their sales because of it, sadly.

I still love my legacy cameras (Nikons) and use them often, but I find myself using my iPhone more and more for serious photography.

Truth be told, with today's editing software, the outcome quality of any image, whether coming from a smartphone or a traditional camera, is much dependent on the skill and technique of its editing.

Enjoy, and happy shooting everyone!