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Maple Leaf on Pond, Paw Paw, West Virginia
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Photograph by
Tyler Evert, Age 17
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In late fall, Evert hiked alongside a pond near his home, admiring the richness of the autumn foliage. He spotted this floating maple leaf with water droplets delicately balanced on its face. The bright fall color was reflected on the still pond's surface.

Canon EOS A2; 100-400mm IS lens; 1/60 sec at ƒ/11; Fujichrome Velvia