Red Leaf Oak

Texas weather, specifically in Austin, my native “old east Austin,” that is one fickle mistress. The weather. The spring-like weather in early January tricked the old-growth oak. Then the harsh, arctic frost? Turned a few nascent leafs bright red, and it’s not always observed.

Red Leaf Oak

Red Leaf Oak

This single image, one of series of studies in the older neighborhood, the single image qualifies for two different badges, both a Ruby Tuesday meme, and a Sky Friday theme.