Saturday, May 21, 2011

Newly formed leaves.........


New maple leaves forming on the tree make a wonderful color contrast to the green background. Is it spring or fall?  I didn't realize the young leaves come out in color before they turn green.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Very nice contrast. I always think back to childhood and collecting Maple leaves in the fall to press between waxed paper.

Maryhocam said...

Lovely photo. We also have two maple trees in the garden. One copper and the other variegated. The colour of the variegated on is absolutely beautiful at the moment.

Valerie said...

Very nice. Didn't realise they were new leaves, at first I thought I was looking at an autumn picture.

Betsy Brock said...

I never noticed that, either! They look so fresh and new!

troutbirder said...

A colorful combination it is. The lily of the valley are one of my favorites in the wildflower garden and actually serve as a great groundcover in the shady areas.

Far Side of Fifty said...

Very nice photo:)

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