From the October 2006 Conservationist
Outdoor Discovery: Nature's Color Palette
By Abby Alger

Autumn in New York means a dazzling display of fall foliage; the rich tones of red, orange, yellow and gold make the world seem alight. It's one of nature's most impressive scenes, and also one of her most closely guarded secrets. Like a skilled magician, she makes the impossible seem simple. Only a close examination of the process reveals its complexities...
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Photo: Tom Lindsay



