Essence of Autumn Vl

I didn't have a lot of time to go blip hunting this evening so it was a quick trip to the local park and hope for the best. Luckily for me there were plenty of colourful leaves blown around by the nippy wind. I was quite taken by this shot, as the dark background shows the leaf off really well...and the pale dead stems seem to add to the drama.
I have added a shot of the lovely autumn colours in the park in my rapidly diminishing extras.
It is great when something good comes out of nothing isn't it?