How can I tell a plane tree leaf apart from a maple leaf?

The plane tree leaf is palmately lobed with three to five lobes, closely resembling a maple leaf. The key difference lies in the petiole base: on a plane tree, it is hollow and completely encloses the bud. Plane tree leaf margins also tend to be more irregularly toothed, and the leaf surface feels leathery compared to most maples.

How can this Photo be used?

This stock photo is well-suited for nature magazines, environmental campaigns, and botanical educational materials, for example. The dense leaf litter background provides usable space for text overlays or captions. Thanks to the commercial licensing rights available on Kataloop, it can be used for advertising, packaging design, social media content, or calendar layouts.

What mood does this Photo convey?

The densely layered leaves and warm brown tones create a calm, straightforward autumn atmosphere without sentimental overstatement. The central plane tree leaf, with its clearly defined veins, appears structurally strong despite being dry. Small green plant shoots visible between the litter provide a subtle counterpoint, hinting at natural renewal.

What equipment was used to capture this Photo?

Shot at 8640 x 5760 pixels, this image delivers exceptional detail. It was captured with the Sony Alpha 1 (ILCE-1), a 50-megapixel full-frame sensor with outstanding dynamic range. The Sony FE 100-400mm G Master OSS allowed precise rendering of leaf veins and surface texture even from a greater distance, while creating a subtle depth effect across the surrounding leaf litter.

What visual style or trend does this Photo represent?

Images featuring natural texture and unfiltered ground-level perspectives are gaining traction in visual communication because they convey authenticity without staging. Sustainability, circular economy thinking, and the value of organic processes are societally relevant themes. A photo of fallen leaves in decomposition fits this context and is actively used by brands with an environmental focus.

Dry plane tree leaf among autumn leaf litter

Name: Dry plane tree leaf among autumn leaf litter
Brand: Kataloop
Price: 16 EUR
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Dry plane tree leaf among autumn leaf litter

Kataloop stock photo no.

3616860

8640

5760

35706269

SONY ILCE-1

FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS

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Dry plane tree leaf among autumn leaf litter

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How can I tell a plane tree leaf apart from a maple leaf?

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