“Nature reminds us of the gifts of simplicity and mystery found in chaos
which we see when looking with an open mind and heart.”
Simplicity
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Simplicity -
We Call It Fall
Morning Frost This is the time of year when temperatures swing from near freezing in the morning then rise by mid-afternoon to 75 and short sleeves. We scrap frost off windshields at 6:30 am then have doors open by noon. We call it fall.
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More Bluer Skies
This pat weekend was lovely. Afternoon temperatures reaching the mid 60’s and nighttime temperatures down to freezing. The cold nights and humidity brought frost to everything in the morning. Saturday morning included some fog where I could not see across the pond.
Starburst on a beautiful fall afternoon. 
Whitetail deer live along this riparian area of the Poudre River A restlessness on Sunday afternoon beckoned me to drive the 5 miles to the Environmental Learning Center and walk the outer loop with my camera and journal. Very few people were out so the quiet in nature was healing and soothing. Clear blue skies and the sound of rustling cottonwood leaves along with the calls of blue jays was all the music I needed. A couple of whitetail deer kept an eye on me as I walked along the trail near the Poudre River.
The colors of late fail always brings me a smile. We also had a days of high winds so a lot of trees have become barren and naked with the loss of their leaves. However we do have a few lingering fall colors. The winds also clear up the smog and gives us these Bluer skies. Enjoy the rest of your week.
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It’s the Colors
It’s the Colors I used to think my most important work was what people would see.
Matthew Chambers
Now I’m convinced it’s the work they may never see. -
An Interesting Quote
The photographer must be a part of the picture.
Arnold NewmanSo, does that mean every photo is a selfie?
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Back Home
Fallen Leaves It’s good to be back home. I left on Saturday morning from Surprise, AZ and drove to Las Vegas, NM. It was a longer day so my drive on Sunday was shorter. I woke early and left early which allowed me to arrive about 12:30 pm. The drive north is almost a constant climb in elevation, even going over a couple of passes. The elevation change allowed for a scenic drive as I saw the colors changing as I moved through different elevations.
I missed the slow gradual changing of colors and the dropping of leaves here at home. Many of the trees have lost leaves or are at the end of the color changing, leaving brown leaves awaiting the next wind to blow them off. But, if you’ve followed me you will know I love leaves as does fellow photographer Mark Graf. I found these while on me walk over to the coffee shop. Nature has a way of creating an infinite number of patterns and colors. I love it.
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The Changing of Colors
The Changing of Colors “Compassion is not religious business,
Dalai Lama
it is human business, it is not luxury,
it is essential for our own peace and mental stability,
it is essential for human survival.” -
Three More
Fall is Near “If you haven’t wept deeply, you haven’t begun to meditate”
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Natures Creations
Natures Creations “The soul has been given its own ears to hear things the mind does not understand.”
RumiThe biggest percentage of my images from October have been leaves. Evidence I’ve been walking with my head down. But they are the images I’ve enjoyed the most.
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First Frost of the Season
Frosted Leaves This past Saturday was our first frost of the season. The weather gurus are predicting overnight lows down into the mid to high 30’s for the next four days. So, morning walks will be cool and brisk.
A Cold Seat
