The image shows a red maple leaf lying on a wooden surface in a forest. The leaf is in the center of the image, with its stem pointing towards the right side of the frame. The surface is covered in fallen leaves in various shades of orange, yellow, and brown, indicating that it is autumn. In the background, there are trees with green leaves, and a set of concrete steps leading up to the top of the stairs. The sky is visible through the trees, and the ground is covered with fallen leaves. The image is taken from a low angle, looking up at the leaf and the steps.