Starburst sunlight filters through snow-laden branches with lingering autumn leaves, a massive trunk sloping into deep shadow below. — Primorsky Krai, Russia · October 2007

Sunburst Over Snow-Heavy Branches

Vladivostok Botanical Garden, October 2007. Heavy snow covered the canopy while autumn leaves still clung to the branches, and midday sun produced a starburst effect behind a leaning tree trunk.

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Nikon D70s12mmf/91/160s21 October 2007

Autumn Foliage Foreground Interest Framing Leading Lines Bright Sunlight Snow

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