Leaves of Japanese maple(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 22, 2013
Reddish maple leaves in Lost Maples State Natural Area, on East Trail. Vanderpool, Texas, November 7, 2008
Young leaves of maple near train station of Komarovo, 25 miles north-west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, May 9, 2016
Maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 15, 2016
Red maple leaves near Lamsky Pond in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Orange maple leaves on Shatelena Street at rain. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 23, 2013
Young leaves of a maple tree in TAMU Horticultural Gardens in Texas A and M University. College Station, Texas, March 24, 2009
Hemp shaped leaves of Japanese maple (Acer palmatum Viridis) in Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens. Humble (Houston area), Texas, April 10, 2010
Young leaves of maple in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 14, 2011
Maple leaves near Nizhne Lamsky Pond in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Orange maple leaves near a stone bridge in the park. Oranienbaum (Lomonosov), a suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 25, 2015
Maple leaves near Lamsky Pond in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Maple leaves at 15 Vyborgskaya Street in Vyborg, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 7, 2016
Fresh maple leaves near gage station in Delaware and Raritan State Park. Kingston, New Jersey, April 27, 2007
Maple leaves at Renwick Drive. in Cayuga Heights neighborhood after snowfall. Ithaca, New York, November 24, 2005
Multicolor maple leaves on Rough Trail. Red River Gorge, Kentucky, November 6, 1999.
Red leaves of maple near Lamsky Bridge in Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 19, 2013
Maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 16, 2015
Red maple leaves on Starosylviyskaya Alley in Old Sylvia in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 18, 2015
Orange leaves of a maple near Slavyanka River near Tyarlevo in Pavlovsk Park. Pavlovsk, suburb of Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 18, 2015
Rusty leaves of maple damaged by fungus in Novodevichye Cemetery at Moskovskiy Prospekt. Saint Petersburg, Russia, September 22, 2015
Yellow leaves on a maple in Alexandria Park in Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 28, 2015
Brown maple leaves in Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 9, 2016
Maple leaves on Komissarovskaya Lane in Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016
Maple leaves near Volkovka River in Literatorskie Mostki section of Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016
Brown leaves of maple on Architecture Lane in Literatorskie Mostki section of Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016
Tomb bench with maple leaves in Literatorskie Mostki section of Volkovo Cemetery. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 17, 2016
Maple leaves in Novodevichye Cemetery at Moskovskiy Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016
Lane with maple leaves in Novodevichye Cemetery at Moskovskiy Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016
Maple leaves in Novodevichye Cemetery at Moskovskiy Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016
Ditch with maple leaves near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Carpet of maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016
Deer sculpture with maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016
Maple leaves covering ground in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016
Yellow maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016
Birch alley with maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 20, 2016
Maple with yellow leaves in Polytechnichesky Institute (Technical University) Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 25, 2016
Yellow maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 26, 2016
Spirea bush with fallen maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 26, 2016
Yellow leaves of maple carpeting ground in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 26, 2016
Sretenskaya Lane with maple leaves in Smolenskoe Cemetery of Vasilievsliy Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 27, 2016
Yellow maple leaves in Smolenskoe Lutheran Cemetery on Dekabristov Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 28, 2016
Maple leaves carpeting ground in Smolenskoe Lutheran Cemetery on Dekabristov Island. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 28, 2016
Tar rot fungus on fallen maple leaves, Rhytisma acerinum mushroom, in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Tar rot fungus (Rhytisma acerinum) on fallen maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017
Tar rot fungus (Rhytisma acerinum) on last year maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 23, 2017
Young leaves of maple in Lomonosov (Oranienbaum). West from Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 23, 2017
Young leaves of maple in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 5, 2017
Maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 8, 2016
Tar rot on maple leaves (Rhytisma acerinum) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 8, 2016
Orange maple leaves in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 15, 2016
Lane with maple leaves in Novodevichye Cemetery at Moskovskiy Prospect. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 18, 2016
Road with maple leaves near Lisiy Nos, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, October 19, 2016
Frozen maple leaves in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Young leaves of a maple(?) in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 6, 2017
Sycamore tarspot fungus (Rhytisma acerinum) on fallen maple leaves in a forest along the gulf in area of Lisiy Nos - Morskaya, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 26, 2017
Fresh leaves of a maple Acer henryi in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 7, 2019
Back lit fresh maple leaves in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 7, 2019
Fresh leaves of Japanese maple in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 7, 2019
Young leaves of red maple near Pole Creek on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 11, 2023
Leaves of maples turning from green to orange between houses on Svetlanovsky Peospekt in cloudy weather. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 8, 2025
An old transformer substation in Lanskoy Garden on Sampsonievsky Prospekt near Lanskaya train Station. This corner can be described as a striking example of urban decay juxtaposed with natural harmony. The scene captures a raw, "wabi-sabi" beauty--an appreciation for things that are imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. The Wall: The brickwork is rough, weathered, and tactile. The peeling paint and chipped bricks tell a story of age and neglect. The layers of torn posters add a "trash collage" effect (reminiscent of decollage art), creating a chaotic, man-made texture that feels gritty and transient. The Ground: In stark contrast, the ground is covered in a soft, organic carpet of fallen maple leaves. This natural texture is random but harmonious, softening the harsh lines of the brick building. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 9, 2025
Orange leaves of maples in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Yellow leaves of maple trees near the Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Orange leaves of maple trees near the Upper Ponds in Catherine Park. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Monochromatic texture, moving away from high contrast to explore the subtle variations within a single color range. The scene is dominated by a spectrum of yellows, from the pale ochre of the birch leaves to the deep amber of the maples, creating a "wall of gold" that feels immersive and enclosing. The overlapping layers of foliage--dense understory merging into the mid-canopy--eliminate the sky, focusing the viewer entirely on the intricate, lace-like pattern of the leaves against the dark vertical trunks. The reflection in the water breaks these details into impressionistic strokes, blurring the line between the real trees and their mirrored image, much like a watercolor painting where forms dissolve into light and color. Aleksandrovsky (Alexander) Park in Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Maple tree near the pond by Feodorovsky Gorodok, with juxtaposition of the maple s broad, saturated yellow leaves against the fine, silvery-grey foliage of the willow (Salix species) behind it. Pushkin (former Tsarskoe Selo) near Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 10, 2025
Karasta River Valley from Slobodskoy Bridge of Dvortsovy Prospekt. The trees (predominantly maples, oaks, and lindens) display vibrant shades of ochre, amber, and rust, which is typical for mid-October in this latitude. The ground is carpeted with fallen leaves, indicating that the leaf fall is well underway. Daytime highs were likely around +8DegreeC (46DegreeF), dropping to +3DegreeC (37DegreeF) at night. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble, located in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Golden Autumn scene along a winding path in the Upper Park, showing a gravel or dirt path curving gently uphill, completely covered in a carpet of fallen yellow maple leaves. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
A carpet of yellow leaves on a lawn. The fallen foliage belongs primarily to Norway maples (Acer platanoides), which, along with linden and oak trees, dominate the Upper Park s romantic landscape. These maples are responsible for the intense yellow and golden hues visible in October. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
A dense tapestry of yellow maples, their leaves creating a luminous canopy that filters the soft autumn light. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Majestic, mature trees in the Upper Park that define the landscape s romantic character. The massive, gnarled branches of an old oak tree dominate the foreground, framing the view with their dark bark and patches of green moss. Its remaining leaves are a mix of rusty orange and brown, contrasting with the brighter yellow foliage of the surrounding maples. Beneath the trees, a dense thicket of shrubs (dogwood) creates a vibrant layer of red and pink tones. This rich undergrowth adds warmth and complexity to the autumn palette, which is primarily golden-yellow. Oranienbaum palace-and-park ensemble in Lomonosov (a suburb of St. Petersburg), Russia, October 13, 2025
Rustic stone arch bridge, nestled deep within the Sergievka Park ravine. Built from rough-hewn granite blocks, the bridge was designed to look ancient and weather-beaten even when new, fitting the 19th-century romantic preference for melding architecture with wild nature. The bridge spans a small cascade of the Kristatelka River, where water tumbles over mossy stone steps, creating a soothing auditory backdrop to the visual serenity. The scene is framed by golden maples and fallen leaves that carpet the banks and settle into the stream s rocky bed, enhancing the secluded, fairy-tale atmosphere. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
The "Adam s Head" (or Golova-valun:feff) sculpture presents a striking profile view, revealing its deep-set eye and prominent nose emerging from the earth. Bright yellow maple leaves carpeting the ground and contrasting with the grey granite. A small spring flows near the base of the sculpture (visible in the foreground as a trickle), adding to the mystical atmosphere that reportedly inspired Lewis Carroll during his visit in 1867. This angle emphasizes the massive scale of the boulder relative to the path, showing how the face was carved directly into the natural granite contours. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
Weathered stone steps, covered in moss and fallen leaves, are a charming example of the "romantic ruin" aesthetic that defines Sergievka Park. The granite blocks are softened by thick green moss and scattered with yellow maple leaves, emphasizing the passage of time and the park s intentionally wild, "abandoned" atmosphere. Set within a dense grove of maples and hardwoods, the steps are illuminated by the soft, filtered light of the "Golden Autumn" canopy, creating a quiet, contemplative spot for visitors. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
Rugged stone steps covered by yellow maple leaves. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
Close-up of the "Adam s Head" (or "The Old Man") revealing the intricate craftsmanship carved directly into the granite boulder, highlighting its weathered texture and mysterious expression. The close view emphasizes the deeply carved eyes with distinct eyelids and pupils, gazing upward in a look of eternal surprise or contemplation. The nose is prominent and well-defined. The sculpture s rough granite surface is speckled with wet, yellow maple leaves, which contrast with the dark grey stone and emphasize its seamless, "sunken" placement within the forest floor. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
Forest floor with a dense carpet of fallen leaves. The ground is thickly blanketed in thousands of yellow maple leaves, intermixed with brown oak and linden litter. Sergievka Park, Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 13, 2025
A path covered by yellow maple leaves. Lesnoy Park (Lesotekhnicheskiy Universitet), Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 14, 2025
Fallen yellow maple leaves. Lesnoy Park (Lesotekhnicheskiy Universitet), Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 14, 2025
Yellow maple leaves in Lesnoy Park (Lesotekhnicheskiy Universitet), Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 14, 2025
