Sunlight strikes fresh snow on dark branches, making the remaining yellow and orange autumn leaves glow in the Vladivostok Botanical Garden, October 2007. — Primorsky Krai, Russia · October 2007

Leaves Under October Snow

Midday sun caught fresh snow on dark branches at the Vladivostok Botanical Garden in late October. The remaining yellow and orange leaves, lit from behind, cast amber warmth against the cool forest shadows beneath.

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Nikon D20012mmf/81/30sISO 10021 October 2007

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