8 December 2009
I'm still crazy busy as the end of the semester approaches. The good news: the end is in sight and (I think) I will finish everything that must be done on time.
In the northeast corner of the UC Berkeley campus, visible from my office window, is a reflecting pool set in the middle of a lawn. On three sides are impressive buildings: Evans Hall to the west, the Hearst Mining Building to the north, and the new Stanley Hall to the east. On the western edge of this open space is an impressive set of 6 moderately mature ginkgo trees. Even though it is already the 2nd week in December, they are just beginning to seriously drop their leaves, which recently turned a dramatic golden hue.
Today, for just a brief interval, these trees were brightly illuminated by the midmorning sun. I grabbed my camera and dashed down to take the first two photos. The third photo, below, is from late this afternoon, as sunset was approaching. It is remarkable how bright the foliage is on these trees, even in the fading light!
2 comments:
Good thing you always have your camera with you - so we can enjoy all that you see. (I need to check on your latest on Trek Earth.) Ginkos are among my favortites this time of year - even the wet leaves on the ground are beautiful.
this last photo is amazing- the lights on in the buildings match the ginko leaves outside!!
incredible
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