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After the rain! It surprised me how the new bright green leaves retained the rain drops while the old leaves repelled the water. Canada,Gaultheria shallon,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

After the rain!

It surprised me how the new bright green leaves retained the rain drops while the old leaves repelled the water.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Fascinating!! Posted 5 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
      gary fast
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      Yes, the old leaves seem to be so leathery. The rain either just runs off or is evenly distributed over the entire leaf. Posted 5 years ago
  3. View Ruth Spigelman's profile
    Ruth Spigelman
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    An intriguing observation Gary and a delightful image. Posted 5 years ago
    1. View gary fast's profile
      gary fast
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      Thank you, Ruth. Posted 5 years ago

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The Gaultheria shallon

''Gaultheria shallon'' is a leathery-leaved shrub in the heather family, native to western North America. In English, it is known as salal, shallon, or simply gaultheria in Britain.

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Similar species: Ericales
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Uploaded May 26, 2020. Captured May 25, 2020 10:36 in 315 Whaletown Rd, Whaletown, BC V0P 1Z0, Canada.
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  • E-M5MarkII
  • f/16.0
  • 1/60s
  • ISO2000
  • 60mm