Is that a Japanese maple, Ted? I'm counting five points on the leaves. That area in the upper left is outstanding, the contrast between the dark bark and the shadowed and sunlit leaves... wow! It's unfortunate that these colors hang around for such a short time but that's one of the things that makes it so special. Happily, we have ways to capture and remember it, like your excellent photo.
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-Nik