The leaves leave

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 It's always a little sad to see the leaves drop, and feel the slide into winter. 

I've really been enjoying leaves this year, and doing mono print cards with them. 


As tomorrow is winter solstice I look forward to longer days, eventual Spring, and next years leaves.

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