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On my walk for coffee I stooped down on my knees to shoot this image but I ended up just staying there as I studied the patterns and colors nature was creating. While I watched the wind would rustle and move the leaves changing the pattern. The light changed as clouds moved above, casting a different light. The scene also changed as more leaves would fall and add to the scene. I was only there for a few minutes but it helped kick start my day.
“Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” Voltaire
The older I get the fewer answers I know and the more questions I ask. So, here’s a question: What if we seek wisdom and knowledge rather than seeking answers? Is there a difference? It seems pride arises in those who claim to have an answer(s). And, pride will cause us to stop seeking more questions (since we already have the answers). Then, with fewer questions asked will there be less wisdom and knowledge, only answers? And, two may ask the same question but two may not necessarily find the same answer. Is that true of wisdom and knowledge? I’m full of questions. 🙂
“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.