Pondering Late Fall

The schedule of leaf shedding in the late fall...
Maples seem to drop theirs first, Elm quickly behind.
The Oak and Beech leaves hang on to the leaves the longest. They are stubborn, refusing to let go.

My small glass cutting station is set in front of a large window, my view: An Oak, some garden.
At this time of year when most trees are skeletons, I can see a lake across one of the busiest roadways in the area. Only a few trees still carry a spattering of brown leaves.

Today is particularly harsh on the remaining - heavy winds and torrential rainfall pummel with the force of a trained boxer in a match.

Nature agains Nature, the battle continues. I know the leaves will loose this time.