leaves

November 2023 — West Lafayette, Indiana

This photo captures a vibrant autumn street scene, with the striking colors of fall foliage dominating the upper portion of the frame. In the immediate foreground, a light-colored concrete sidewalk stretches into the distance, with a light brown picket fence visible to its right, separating the sidewalk from an unseen area. To the left of the sidewalk, a narrow strip of ground is covered in a thick carpet of fallen leaves in shades of brown and rust, reflecting the season. A dark-colored parked car is visible along the curb, its side facing the viewer, with other parked cars extending down the street. The upper half of the image is filled with the dense canopies of several deciduous trees, displaying remarkably vibrant, fiery red leaves, creating a dramatic and colorful tunnel effect over the sidewalk. Their branches extend over the street and sidewalk, providing a sense of enclosure and warmth. In the background, multi-story brick buildings line the street, partially visible through the autumn leaves. The overall impression is one of a peaceful urban street transformed by the rich and intense beauty of autumn.

© 2023 Mukul Agarwal