A Brief, Shining Moment by CoreyBlack
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The trees and other foliage here in Chicago reached their peak of riotous autumnal color about ten days ago. They were beautiful while they lasted. Unfortunately, and as usual, they didn't last very long. Strong winds and heavy rain have taken their toll, and only the hardiest of leaves continue to dot the largely bare branches. Fortunately, I made a fair number of pictures during those colorful days, and this is one of them.
Photographed in the Albany Park area of Chicago on November 7, 2011.
Comments (12)
charpix
We are still enjoying our colors, which arrived rather suddenly, and completely, which is unusual for our valley here in California. We may also get winds and storms here soon, and they will also be a vague memory, and a thick layer of leaves for all of us to rake up off the ground. Good exercise. Wonderful image.
mgtcs
Beautiful colors and textures here, fine capture, congratulations!
kgb224
Wonderful capture Corey. God Bless.
auntietk
Our patio is a thick, sodden mass of big-leaf maple leaves in many lovely colors. Did you know in some parts of the country the leaves (which are relatively small) stay dry and they rustle? It's true. I learned that while on our trip. I don't believe I'd ever seen dry autumn leaves before. What a revelation! The sound is way cool. :D I've forgotten to tell you how much I like this picture. From the very green to the very yellow and everything in between, it's full of gorgeous color transitions that make me try to follow them. Beautiful!
durleybeachbum
Superb! I love the green on in the middle resisting the inevitable.
fallen21
Excellent capture.
morningglory
Amazing and gorgeous Fall color.
flavia49
marvelous colors
jeanebean
Amazing color. The green leaf in the middle is just the right touch. We miss the turning leaves in Florida. There was one tree across the street in the neighbors yard that turned a glorious orange before it lost it's leaves in January. It had beautiful pale grey bark that stood out against sky. I was glad I got some good shots of it last winter. The property was for sale after the lady who lived there died. One of the first things the new owners did was cut down the tree. Thanks for sharing all the beautiful fall color.
thecytron
AmaZZZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzing array of color tones!
bmac62
Well seen Corey. All the layers of leaves add a real sense of depth. Are you ready for the deep freeze to set in once again:) You can hang this one on your wall as a reminder of a warmer time... Niceeee
Chipka
I've had a difficult and taxing day at work, so I will not be held responsible for what flashes through my mind. Having said that, I'll say my first thought was: Oooh, a lemon-lime tree! Do they still have those? Okay, ramble over... ...this is a great shot and it's quite seasonal in that Midwestern/Chicago way. For some reason this makes me think it might be an elm tree. Is it? Not that it matters. I like it, quite a lot. The leaf veins are really well defined here and I love that pattern.