Nature's Art

While berry picking in the woods today I chanced upon this leaf.  It looked like some one had superimposed a twisted ribbon of Gelli-Plate printed paper upon it's length- variegated pink!   Whether caused by insect infestation, virus or other blight, it is still lovely.  So maybe I should not be so hesitant with my own artful attempts.

I will press this leaf in a book, but doubt the vivid coloration will be as impressive when dried.  Time will tell.