As the days get shorter,something magical happens. Well ok maybe not magical, but real close. Chlorophyl and carotenoids are always in the leaf during the year. Chlorophyl is the one giving the green color to the leaf and is continually being produced and broken down. As the days shorten and cool, chlorophyl production slows down and slowly the chlorophyl is completely broken down. The carotenoids and anthocyanin are then unmasked and start to give the leaf the fall colors.
But it is magic.
2 comments:
It's beautiful today even without the sun. I'd be perfectly happy with 12 months of sunny October.
Gorgeous photos, the colors are beautiful. We are still green here in WA state but there is a freeze warning out for tonight, the color should be here soon.
SQ
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