That's awesome, Andy. In my haste, I completely failed to realize summer was over. I seem to have missed it. The blue background works well in this case, in contrast with the deep red-orange of the leaf. It's a pity some of the center digit of the leaf is a little chewed away, but on the other hand, it adds some visual interest, and serves as a reminder that even almighty Nature is not perfect. Composition looks great; the tilt provides a level of dynamism to an otherwise static image. Sharpness, exposure, color balance all look terrific. Thank you for submitting! Oh. Oops! ;-) Happy Autumn, Andy!!! Darin
