Indulgence
by Connie Handscomb
Title
Indulgence
Artist
Connie Handscomb
Medium
Photograph - Photography - Fine Art
Description
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings.
Nature�s peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees.
The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
~ John Muir
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We are familiar with chlorophyll, the pigment that gives leaves their green colour. Chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis - the chemical reaction where sunlight manufactures sugar for the plant to feed on. The leaf is the plant's food factory.
As long as the chlorophyll is being produced and broken down, the leaves appear green. But when the light slows due to seasonal change - Autumn - chlorophyll production slows down. The veins that carry fluids into and out of the leaf gradually close off as a layer of cells forms at the base of each leaf. These clogged veins trap sugars in the leaf and promote production of anthocyanins: other pigments that are exposed and show their colours.
It is the particular species that will determine the colours. Most autumn leaves (70%) contain anthocyanins which produce leaves of brown to red. Yellow, orange, and brown leaves result from degrading chloroplasts which expose carotenoid pigments.
Source:
Nature's Palette: The Science Of Plant Color [David Lee]
Thank You Google / Wikipedia
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Some leaves like to be more golden than others, an indulgence that contributes to a glorious autumnal foliage display, and peace of mind to those who appreciate their beauty. I smothered myself deep within the rustling, gold foliage, capturing their sunny disposition of the season.
Taken in natural light ; Undedited; Uncropped, : Nature in all its natural splendour.
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♥ Heartfelt Gratitude to All Things Golden for featuring this image
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November 19th, 2015
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Comments (12)
I'ina Van Lawick
Gorgeous, Connie. A lot of great entries in this contest. lf
Connie Handscomb replied:
Hi l'ina! I hardly ever do them, but took a peek today ... & with minutes to spare, spontaneously threw my hat into into the ring; who knows, maybe I'll do more :) thank you so much for taking a peek at my leaves! :))
Donna Kennedy
Your macro photography is so beautiful and elegant Connie! Awesome work...F/T/L
Connie Handscomb replied:
Your beautiful comment was found only now, Donna; I know .. I'm hopeless; I thank you nonetheless, sincerely:))
TERESA WEGRZYN
Very elegant ! l/f
Connie Handscomb replied:
Just found your comment from a long time ago; thank you, Teresa!Hope all is well with you!;))
Connie Handscomb
Always grateful to you, Dianne; thank you! for featuring this image in All Things Golden :))
Linda Lees
Connie, you've chosen a superb poem to pair with this lovely autumnal image. Beautiful work! L/F
Art Di
WOW... This yellow is fabulous!
Connie Handscomb replied:
Di... I lost this comment a long time ago, & I'm sorry about that; I'm finding some items now I'd missed a while back; I thank you so much!;))