Autumn in the Garden

I have discovered a fascination with macro photography. This is when you take pictures of small things up close. Instead of photographing a tree, a macro shot might focus on one of its leaves. While fall is a season of decline, it does not express itself with a lessening of intensity. Above is one of our Pacific Northwest natives, the Vine Maple (Acer circinatum). Enjoy this album of some of the autumn colors in my garden.

Eastern Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Giant Feather Grass (Stipa gigantea)

Vine Maple (Acer circinatum)

Coral Bark Japanese Maple 'Sango Kaku' (Acer palmatum)

Japanese Maple 'Osakazuki' (Acer palmatum)

For shade-loving Hostas, this time of year means "Hosta la vista." They die back and disappear completely. We won't see them again until around April.