Autumnal Brilliance in Spring

These gorgeous irridescent bronze colours caught my eye as I stepped out of the car at our son's home this morning.  They are of the emerging leaves of a stunning ornamental grape vine.  
Originally bred in France the common name of this vine is Vitis Vinifera Ganzin Glory. The newest of the leaves are a deep red/bronze in colour which fades to this golden copper colour as the leaves grow out, finally becoming a golden green.  I think this is the most spectacular stage of their cycle.

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