Leaves: The dark background that I decided to use can enhance the leaf’s patterns and edges. The only light that was shone on the leaves was my phone light, which was a white light that can rather 1, emphasize the leaf’s edges, or 2, make the leaves look like dragon scales, or in the case of picture 1 and 2, both at the same time.

Sand mandalas are designs made from colored sand, deeply rooted in Buddhism. The term ‘mandala’ comes from the Sanskrit word for “circle,” symbolizing the universe. This art form have originated in India during the Vedic period (c. 1500–500 BCE) and was later transferred to Tibet, where it evolved into a distinct practice among Tibetan monks. They are intended to promote healing, peace, and spiritual focus for both the creators and viewers.

In these pictures we can see two mandala artists working on a project called ‘World Peace”, I have captured them working as they are filling the piece with colorful sand.

I call these photos “The Art of Autumn” as I have focused the photos on the Falling leaves form the Ginkgo tree, as the afternoon sunlight shines on the trees and leaves, I am able to create beautiful pictures with some adjusted angling and perspective. for all these 5 photos I have the picture composed so that there is a line that passes through the top right and the bottom left.