A Constellation of Leaves

It was overcast and raining today. Late in the day when the rain stopped, the overcast sky lent a golden glow to everything. I went out looking for photographs in the fading light. These Japanese Maple leaves were near the back of the garage, in front of the ivy that is on the ground. I needed a tripod in the dim light, and long exposures, but I love the colors. It just appeared to me that there were so many small leaves, it felt like a constellation of stars.