At the end of this past summer, I noticed the tree outside my home office window glowing in the afternoon light. I snapped a quick photo from my window. The following week, that same tree was glowing again – only this time it was entirely golden instead of its formerly brilliant green. I wish I’d gotten more photos of the transition, but here’s a bit of the passage of time over about 10 days or so, from the tree’s final burst of green to losing most of its leaves. Until next year, lovely tree…
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2 comments on “From Green to Gold”
Beautiful mash up, Jess! I love the juxtaposition!
Thanks, JoAnna! I wish I’d taken more photos in the interim, for an even more gradual color change. Maybe next year.