19th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A red maple leaf rests on the manicured lawn of Ginkakuji shrine in Kyoto

A red maple leaf rests on the manicured lawn of Ginkakuji shrine in Kyoto. The lawn is maintained by gardeners using tweezers to keep it as close to perfection as can be.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2020
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Kyoto, Japan
Camera: NIKON D750
Copyright: © Marc Fernandes