From above, these leaves showed a dark green with a sheen of burgandy and purple tones. But when I bent down and peered at these leaves from underneath, the true beauty of these leaves explodes before your eyes. The fiery colors and glowing light were mesmerizing to me and took my attention for a good while as I tried to capture what I saw.

This image was taken during my trip to San Francisco during September 12-15, 2011.