Autumn in temperate regions carries many meanings. It is a sign of the impermanence of life. There are abundant examples in the fall colors, foggy mornings, killing freezes in the garden, apple harvesting and the need for a warm sweater. A calm October day in the Adirondacks stirs the spirits while reminding one that it is ephemeral. A cold front with steady rain will erase the view.
The sensible person does not delay.
It is also a time to look deeper, maybe lower to the textures that the falling leaves create. This scene captured my attention. At the tree's base are different measures of permanence. Soon, the fern will wither like the tree's leaves.
Water and autumn colors are sometimes a magical combination. The first image of leaves reflected on glassy smooth water is highly attractive. Add moving water and a bit of fog to add drama.
Maybe it time for a more serene moment to see the patterns usually overlooked. The red and yellow are backed by green with little to confuse the brain. Lovely.
Now for a sundown finale.
It was amazing.
Paul Schmitt
That little island has long been a favorite for shutter-bugs.I don't know if it has a name but over the decades, that birch tree has clung to life & drawn attention to its tenacity.
ReplyDeleteLast wk. when daughter, Becky & I stopped to get a shot, a male & female common merganser, sitting on the rocks on the left side were almost lost to sight in the fading, misty light.