Autumn Leafscape by Tom Whelan

A closeup of a fallen maple leaf with a background of maple and beech leaves; taken in late afternoon in the shady understory of the woods. My favorite time for fall foliage is when there is a mixture of colors, when the leaves show a bit of remaining green. The maples were a particularly rich red the year I took this.

Equipment Used: Canon 40D, Canon 70-200 F4, B+W circular polarizer, F22, 5 second exposure at ISO 200, Gitzo GT 2934 tripod, RRS BH-40 ballhead.

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