Mesquite Leaves

Our mesquite tree is starting to leaf out. Soon we will have useful shade on our patio. I like the contrasting colors in this photo, showing the clear blue background of the Arizona sky behind the bright green of these new leaves.

The gradient of the sky was enhanced by a circular polarizing filter that I use to protect the lens instead of a ND filter. It also is available to use to enhance the sky and also for water images.