Black and white photo. A leaf from a silver maple on a pure white background. The veins and leaf texture are very visible.

July 1st means it’s once again Canada Day!

I don’t have any sugar maples near where I live now, in the Seattle area, but there’s a silver maple in the park down the street.  I gathered a leaf yesterday, threw together a very DIY light table, and here we are.

For my Canadian family and friends, have a wonderful day!  I hope your celebrations are joyful.  For everyone else… maybe eat something maple flavored?  Drink a Canadian beer?  Tell someone you’re sorry?  😉

Gear: Nikon Z 7II, Nikon Z 24-70mm f2.8 S

More leaves, in full color, can be found in the Print Store!

Black and white photo. A leaf from a silver maple on a pure white background. The veins and leaf texture are very visible.
Color photo. A green maple leaf sandwiched between two panes of glass, which are resting on two boxes. Below, in the space between the boxes, are two bright tube lights with a diffusion panel over them, backlighting the leaf above.