poised for flight

[15_the_circle]

[OT from cottage renovations]

on the path down to the Lake these seeds were caught in slanting afternoon light.  perfectly sculpted for flight, the payload is an entire tree, encapsulated into each seed. 

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Chestnut Avenue

Japanese Maple Seeds

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the last couple of days were spring; today is summer, no doubt about it.  and here it is kicking off with vivid autumnal hues. 

Comments

Jap. maple seeds

[(Anonymous)]

FANTASTIC. thanks! bw

Maple seeds photo

[betsy-beekeeper.livejournal.com]

Breathtaking.

[peach-salsa.livejournal.com]

Two thumbs up.