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“There is something incredibly nostalgic and significant about the annual cascade of autumn leaves.” – Joe L. Wheeler
Each fall I watch the leaves change colors and fall from the trees. A gust of wind blows and leaves are separated from the branches. It’s beautiful to observe. Yet, these leaves fall onto sidewalks, pavement or rock beds. We rake them into piles and bag them, preventing them from living their full life cycle of decomposition, a vital part of nature.
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” – Leo Tolstoy
Earl mentioned in a comment how he is noticing the mornings are becoming cooler. I’ve noticed it also on my morning bicycle rides and walks. We’re seeing leaves changing and falling. Before long we will have our first frost. I find fall is an enjoyable season as I see and feel those changes happening in nature. During this season of my life, changes are happening, some are from external forces and some are internal. I believe those changes are a good thing.
It was 25 degrees when I left the house this morning. I had to scrape heavy frost off the car windows. Brrrrr! However, it made my hot chocolate a sweeter treat this morning at Cafe Ole. With the cold morning I noticed the yellow, gold and red leaves were falling like snowflakes. A young lady waiting to cross the street was standing in this falling leaf storm. I expect most trees to to barren of leaves within the next few hours. And, with the sun shinning brightly it makes for a beautiful fall day.
Anything that excites me, for any reason, I will photograph: not searching for unusual subject matter but making the commonplace unusual, nor indulging in extraordinary technique to attract attention. Work only when desire to the point of necessity impels – then do it honestly. Then so called “composition” becomes a personal thing, to be developed along with technique, as a personal way of seeing. -Edward Weston
Sitting in a small coffee shop called Cafe Ole. It’s a new place that I just found out about it. I’m also finishing up a breakfast burrito from a local Mexican restaurant that they serve here. We have overcast skies and temperatures is hovering around 43 degrees. I consider it a good fall day. The forecast is for winds to pick up as a front moves into the area. I found this leaf a couple weeks ago while wandering around outside. The weather and the fallen leaf are bringing on a melancholy feeling this morning. I’m back to work again tomorrow for a 4-day trip. Work sure does get in the way of life.
We all know the signs of the approaching fall season. We have football games now on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday. We put the shorts back in the bottom draw of the dresser. Starbucks comes out with their Pumpkin Spice Latte. Stores are putting out Halloween candy and Christmas decorations. We have cooler nights. The days begin to shorten. Squadrons Canada Geese are heading south. Leaves begin to change colors and fall from their branches. Fall is approaching.
… from two weeks ago.
I shall be telling this with a sigh, Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I – I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
Robert Frost
I’m off again on a trip. See ya later.
While on my way to meet a friend for lunch I passed this family selling few pumpkins. I just had to stop and get a photo. They weren’t very talkative but they also did not try to sell me anything. I wonder if the truck still runs! Hope everyone has a good weekend!
Last Saturday it was cold with mixed rain and snow. Today is expected to be sunny with temperatures in the low 80’s. Pretty typical of the Fall season. And, I start a 4-day trip this morning so I’ll not get to experience the nice weather. Summer of 2011 is now just memories with a few archived images on the hard drive. I can feel the cold of winter in the air each morning as the final days of 2011 are quickly approaching. I’m looking forward to the coming year as it will offer many changes for me. But for now I embrace all the moments I can, watching as green leaves change colors then fall to the ground. Hope everyone has a good weekend.