Red Maple Leaf Macro Study

Photography — “Crisp Maple Macro” Close-up macro of a single dew-kissed red maple leaf on dark slate; veins sharp, edges curled; tiny water droplets sparkle. Palette: crimson, garnet, charcoal, silver highlights. Side-lit micro-contrast, velvet texture. Composition: leaf centered lower third, diagonal stem to corner; ample clean negative space above for icons. 100mm macro, f/4, ISO 100, 1/160s, polarizer for glare control.