I’m sharing two photos this morning: one of Box Elder Maple seeds and another of Water Birch leaves that I took last autumn while on walks close to home.
Box Elder Maple seeds in autumn – Nikon D500, handheld, f7.1, 1/320, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
Box Elder trees are native here in northern Utah. I see this tree species in many of the areas that I head out to when I am looking for birds to photograph. In the fall, the leaves of Box Elder trees turn a stunning yellow, but it’s their seeds that particularly catch my attention.
Box Elder trees are maples, and I love the way maple seeds spin and twirl when they fall. There is a video that explains how maple seeds spin here that I found interesting.
I just like watching maple seeds fall to the ground. I guess it doesn’t take much to amuse me.
Fall Water Birch leaves – Nikon D500, handheld, f7.1, 1/400, ISO 800, Nikkor 70-300mm VR at 300mm, natural light
Last fall I photographed some Water Birch leaves at my local pond. I liked the dappled light on the golden leaves and the water in the background. My reason for taking this photo is as simple as that.
You might wonder why I have picked this morning to share photos of leaves and seeds that I took last fall.
Well, I haven’t taken or shared as many tree, leaf, or seed photos this autumn, but this fall season is about to end. Snow is predicted to start falling down here in the valley later tonight which means, at least for me, that winter begins.
Yes, I am aware that winter hasn’t officially started according to the human calendar, but nature has its own way of signaling the change in seasons.
Life is good.
Mia
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Imagine how many inventions were brought about by looking at nature! I love the seeds. We used to call them whirly gigs as a child and loved to make them fly. Thank you for this wonderful memory.
How I love those simple moments of beauty. And I didn’t know that Box Elders were maples. Thank you.
Beautiful photos.
The one thing I miss about the U.S. is the wilderness. Beautiful pictures as usual.