This past Saturday we had our first heavy frost. I had to pull the ice scrapper out for the car. The temperature was 37 degrees so that made it feel like Fall. With clear skies and a warm sun the temperatures began to rise so by noon the sweaters and jackets were coming off and people were heading outside for walks. I made my way to Blendon Woods for some much needed fresh air and less city noise. I grabbed one of the picnic tables, pulled out my journal and soaked up the suns warm rays. It was my time. In an effort to really be present I tried to take in everything that was around me. And, for me those images were everywhere and these are just two of the ones I wanted to share. There is a nice flare in the image but maybe some will not notice it. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend and has a wonderful week.
8 Comments
Aswirly
Sounds like some nice personal time…What beautiful fall colors, and I do love that perfect sun star.
Monte Stevens
I, so need the personal time in my life. I’d go nuts without it.
QPB (Mary Ann)
Both photos speak “Fall”, but I really like the leaf on the picnic table. Nice perspective and cool shadowing and contrasts. Hope you had a good weekend as well.
Monte Stevens
I like them both. The star bust is cool but you can actually see the fall colors in the background of the second one. Yes, it was a good weekend.
Earl
Monte, both wonderful fall photos. That 35mm has a nice bokeh — I like the strong hint of fall colors in the background of the second photo. I’m glad you had a good weekend. Ours was good as well but included a little more driving/travel time then I would have liked. May the coming week be kind to us all. 🙂
Monte Stevens
Thanks, Earl.
Paul
That sounds like a great time, Monte. However, 37 degrees sounds more like winter to me. 🙂 Beautiful shots. The sun peaking through the trees gives that nice sense of warmth.
Monte Stevens
It has warmed up enough to leave the jacket at home and another reason to sit in the sun.