It was a slow parting, the end of many years of decline. Autumn came to echo this. Slowly, deliberately, and without an exit strategy. A one way ticket. And while he waited for the end, I photographed every fading leaf and naked branch.
Now September is dipping into a paintbox of change, yet again.
Another darkening autumn. Greens breaking into gold. Seed heads soft and ripening. Skies streaked with darker crimsons. Longer shadows stretching into the hedgerows. Spotlights of sun highlighting a leaf here or a fading flower there.
The world is turning away from the sun. And now all we have of him is this day and the beauty we can find in it……..the wisdom he passed on.
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Lovely description of Autumn and great pics!
Thanks Helen, slow, darkening but beautiful………
After dinner, we usually finish our wine on the deck, still catching up on each others' day. We returned from vacation yesterday to find that now it's already dark when we're ready for our sit down. 🙁
Autumn is very fast approaching, as your photos show. But each season has its own loveliness – I will probably take my camera hunting soon too.
Yes it's happening slowly everyday here too…….great time for photography!
Lovely photos, I think you have had two Autumns this year.
Do you mean Autumn in Sydney? Yes I did have two!!
No wonder it's my favorite time of the year!
Enjoy every moment of it Ginnie!
I too have been lamenting about the retreating sun as I chase it through autumn
Still some of it around and it comes in at a very interesting angle for photographers!
Your photos make the world so beautiful – making it easy to forget its ugly side for a while xx
For me too Candi!
The older I get the more I don't like autumn…I want my summer back…nice pictures, though.
It's a sad one for sure…….thanks Ilse……
"And now all we have of him is this day and the beauty we can find in it……..the wisdom he passed on." – breathtaking words!!!
Thanks Marcie, it's that time of the year again when we all remember I think…….
I love this time of year, there have been some stunning sunsets…thank you for sharing your beautiful photos
Thea x
Thank you so much Thea, enjoy the sunsets!
In nature I like spring and autumn most, the light is most beautiful! Great pictures as always, and……I even see a border collie.
Ah yes Janneke, these collies are farm dogs around here but always pets too:~))
Beautiful! So reminded me of my time in Vermont! The colors were spectacular!