Autumn's Final Remnant

A single oak leaf stands upright in fresh snow, its warm amber tones catching low winter light against a field of soft white. The shallow depth of field isolates the leaf from its surroundings, emphasizing texture - the brittle veins, curled edges, and subtle imperfections that speak to the passage of time.

Photographed close to the ground, the composition plays with contrast and scale: autumn’s final remnant held momentarily in place by winter’s quiet arrival. The image reflects a fleeting transition between seasons, where warmth and cold briefly coexist before one inevitably gives way to the other.