Partial eclipse shadow photos- 4/8/2024

I still don't understand why the shadows during an eclipse make these cool crescent shapes, which turn into a kind of fractal pattern.  But they do.  I noticed this effect when I watched a full eclipse, when I was back east, 7 years ago.  My phone's camera sucks, but you can see these pretty well.  Pattern of partial eclipse sun coming through tree leaves, San Fernando Valley, April 8th, 2024.  #steveemigphotos