Skies Surround Us

A vibrant red maple leaf backlit against a blurry background with other maple leaves, green leaves, and branches

Gateway

The veins on this leaf mesmerize.
The seam opens and swallows me.
What world is this? Who am I? What calls?

Big Springs, Provo, UT
24mm, f/1.4, 1/1250s, ISO 100
Canon EOS 90D with 24mm f/1.4 lens
Autumn forest scene with golden yellow trees and a fallen log across a stream under blue sky Bright red maple leaves on branches with soft focus leaves in the background Dappled sunlight on green undergrowth in a forest Out-of-focus red maple leaves floating among green foliage