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The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Archive - Colorful Leaf Layers

October 09, 2021

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Every weekend we present a notable item from our archives.

This EPOD was originally published October 25, 2016.

October 2016 Viewer's Choice Photographer: Sylvie Pighini
Summary Authors: Sylvie Pighini; Jim Foster

Shown above is a European beech ( Fagus sylvatica) in
Schönbrunn Park, Vienna, Austria, surrounded by its recently shed
leaves, which here are differentiated by color. While it's not uncommon
for a tree to have leaves of two color hues, it's odd that the
different colors are so stratified. In general, deciduous trees in
Europe show less color in autumn than their North American or Asian
counterparts. Reds are rather rare and yellow or gold is the
predominant color. Geography plays a major role in why this is the
case.

The emerald green of the grass strip separating the newly fallen leaves
from the first fallen ones is perhaps the most eye-catching color. In
the foreground at top the still green leaves of a maple can be seen.
Photo taken on November 23, 2014.

Photo Details: Nikon D3000 camera; AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm
lens; f/3.5-5.6 G ED II; ISO 200; 55mm; ƒ/5.6; 1/30 sec.
exposure; Retouched using Lightroom.
* Schönbrunn Park, Austria Coordinates: 48.184516, 16.311865


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