"Dad's Autumn Legacy Maples" c. 2017 Marcia Wilson. My brother and I helped our dad run his Japanese maple nursery after he retired from the aerospace industry. After his passing, we both went our separate ways, returning home for Christmases and ultimately to care for our mom after her car wreck. The trees are still here, and so are the pair of us. This photo recently won First Prize in the ArtWanted.com contest of Fall color. Thanks to all of you who voted for it!