Autumn's falling leaves, not in a conventional way

Being on the West coast, we are used to strong autumnal/winter winds, but I managed to do my bike ride without being too much affected. This poor tree branch did not fare so well though. It was at a bus stop, so the bus fares might also have suffered, even though it had an extra branch line. 
1st extra: The stricken branch.
2nd extra: On your marks, set.... 

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