Cherry Tree Dressed for Autumn

I've been prowling round the garden again and found myself captivated by the turning leaves of the wild cherry tree backlit by the late afternoon sun.

[Joan Robillard]

This would seem to me to be one of those lucky timing moments. Because I am thinking they are not lit for long.

[Robert Smith]

Fantastic contrast, I really like this backlit leafy image

[Richard Sayer]

@joansmor According to the Roman philosopher Seneca, "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity."!

[Osia Strasner]

Wonderfully backlit leaves....such a glow....perfectly timed!
My favorite saying, Richard is along the lines of yours from Seneca: "God helps those who help themselves"!

[Richard Sayer]

@panthora One of my mother's favourite sayings, she would say it, pause, then add, "And God help those caught helping themselves!"

[Osia Strasner]

;-))))) Your mom was a wise woman!!

[Larry L]

great lighting!

[Leigh Anne Sanderson]

Fantastic light!

[Barbara Webb]

The lighting makes this and awesome shot!

[gloria jones]

Wonderful light, composition

[Margo Sayer]

Like very much that the central leaf is back to front....you can see the stalk has inverted so that we're able to see the veins.

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely!

[Annie D]

beautiful and makes my heart smile

[Richard Sayer]

@annied What a lovely thing to say Annie, thank you!

[David]

They simply pop out of the frame, don't they? Very nicely done Richard. Autumn is such a lovely season yet I seldom make it a subject my photos. I did one a couple of days ago, maybe I will post it right now!

[Sebastian Gritt]

Lovely backlit leaves.

[Ivan]

Agree, super backlighting. Fav.

[john morley]

This is delightful , captures the season change beautifully..

[Diana Moss]

A brilliant shot

[Scott]

Well, I see I'm not the only one attracted by back lit fall leaves ;-). Beautiful image and good to see this from another point on the planet.