This is the only plant that didn’t loose any leaves, even when wind force Bft 8 was blowing away a chair and the remaining leaves of other plants in my terrace.
I used an iPhone 5s and the app Camera+ macro to capture the dried leaves of a Copper Beech tree (scientific name: ‘Fagus Sylvatica – Atropunicea’).
As the sun set yesterday, its lights created a beautiful contrast of colors on those dried leaves of the Copper Beech tree. Copper beeches first appeared as mutants independently in different parts of Europe and were already known in Germany before 1488. Today this tree is planted extensively in parks and gardens, adding dark purple leaves to the landscape.
Here are the photos:
I am joining Lens and Pens by Sally, who hosts each Monday the Phoneography and Non-SLR Digital Devices Photo Challenge. Following the link you will learn how to join in. I invite you to check her blog as well. Besides stunning photos, Sally shares insightful reflections, which are worth reading.
The scheduled theme for the 2nd Monday of the month is ‘Macro’.
What did you think? Don’t forget to visit Lens and Pens by Sally!
Sights & Insights 
Leaves are such intriguing parts of nature. Their metamorphosis does entertain and bring awe. I enjoyed the second image for its patterns and tones, color contrasts and composition. Happy Photo Challenge.
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Indeed, Sally. Nature doesn’t stop surprising and entertaining us.
I am glad you liked the 2nd image. It is the one which came out better. Thanks much for letting me know your opinion.
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What beautiful color and shapes, Lucile. I don’t know if I’ve told you that I love your header photo, but if not (or even if I did already), now you know. 🙂
janet
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Thank you, Janet!
I can’t recall when you told me but I’m happy to hear you do. I love it too. Thanks!
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It’s always good to turn another leaf…lovely photo, and words, as always Lucile…
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Nature is a great teacher and we can learn that every season.
Thanks for your kind words, Andy!
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My pleasure…always something to learn here
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Beautiful captures…
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Thank you so much for commenting, Julia. Appreciated.
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What gorgeous colors! Copper, gold, honey, bronze…. So pretty and textured … The Camera+ app is great. I’ve yet to try its macro… Great inspiration !
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Thanks Lia!! I remembered you mentioned that you use Camera+.
You should give it a try. It gives an image of great quality.
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Thanks for mentioning it! I actually checked it out last night and it’s great:)
Happy Tuesday!
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Wonderful! Publishing the results soon? Curious!
Happy Tuesday to you too!
I’m having a coffee now to wish you a good day!
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Oh I just took a couple of pics of my hand ! But I’ll use it for more post-worthy things soon:)))
Enjoy your cup of java! I just jumped on the subway:))
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Safe travels! Xx
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Have a great day too😍😍
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Will add color to fall landscape. We have wind here in the last couple of days making interesting cloud formations.
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It might be beautiful to watch it the cloud formations. I particularly like it.
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Oh this is groovy, I need to join in! I use the Camera+ app for editing, but never for capturing the image…..x
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Join the tribe my dearest! Xxx
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you are always a wealth of knowledge, you not only supply beautiful photography but educate me too which makes it all the more special, thank you.
I shall endeavour to find some macro today and join in 🙂
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And you have a wealth of superlatives to spoil me. Thank you dearest. Looking forward to seeing you macro creations after the bus ride. LOL.
xx
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haha it’s there, did you see it?
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