"Close your eyes, and you can almost hear it"a soft sigh accompanying the descent of a maple leaf as it embarks on its final voyage. Imagine the vibrant crackle of burnt orange and deep maroon against the backdrop of the deep blue sky, an aerial display of color that seems to vibrate with life. This was not a flat image; it had depth, a curved and textured surface catching the light from every angle, a spinning top of autumnal hues as it corkscrewed downwards. From its lofty perch, down it came, feeling the cool kiss of the air and the beckon of the earth, a whisper of leaves, wind, and coming rest."