In addition to our forthcoming trip to Acadia, I am quite eager for the return of autumn and all the colors we are presented with by the foliage change. It’s always highly anticipated but especially this year after not being able to enjoy it last.
2006 Chapelbrook Falls
2014 Harvard Pond
It’s a little early yet but there are subtle hints. I’ll see what I can find this weekend.
Stephen Gingold Nature Photography Blog 
These are rich colours and really beautiful!
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Thank you, Liz! 🙂
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The first photo is my favourite with its mixture of blues and gold; a little like murano glass,too.
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Also reminded me of some jewellery my daughter made for me. See second photo in the post. https://silkannthreades.wordpress.com/2018/06/04/feeling-the-winter-blues/
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Pretty pieces she made for you. I am sure you wear them with joy. 🙂
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I think it may be a little easier on the eyes, so to speak, although the second is a bit different from most images. When I do something like the first it reminds me of a favorite image on the cover of a favorite book done by a favorite photographer. 🙂
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I can see the likeness! Are you lucky enough to own said book?
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Yes, I am, Ann. Years ago the Sierra Club published some very nice paperback books such as that with excellent photography and pages of quotes from writings from related books and essays. Eventually they were published as “Coffee Table” books or large format copies. I own several of those paperbacks and several also of the large format from the series. Always a pleasure to reread/study them again.
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Stunning colours here Steve!
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Thanks, Pete!
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The second image is an absolute corker Steve. I don’t think I have ever seen such intense colour and used to such good effect.
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The branch was the only thing in direct light so the background being darker enhances the color. We had a good year for maple reds that season. Thanks, Andrew.
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What a pleasant abstraction the first picture is. Things seem to be everywhere and nowhere.
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As you know, I don’t do many abstract images so am pleased with the first one. I mentioned above to Ann what my influence was and I think you’ll recognize it.
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Yes, you’ve alluded to that book cover several times over the years.
Are you aware of the reason(s) why you don’t do many abstract images?
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No specific reason. It’s all in how I respond to what’s in front of me at the time. I guess my basic vision is not one of abstraction.
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Both are very cool shots, the impressionist water painting, and the 2nd one with a totem-like object floating in space. I think these might be the most striking photos you’ve put up so far this year
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Glad that you like them, Robert. Both have a fair amount of eye appeal in their colors, I think. I wondered how the branch’s seeming floating would work and you’ve confirmed that it does for me. Thanks!
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I like the way you juxtaposed ‘cool’ and ‘hot’ images. It’s a good pairing that shows both the delicacy and the vibrancy of the coming season.
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I have to admit that I wasn’t thinking juxtaposition when I chose them although I didn’t want two strongly colored images competing for attention. The coming season has my full anticipation right now as we are seeing some beginnings to the transition.
The first real color I’ve shot was some poison ivy but I’m not really itching to share that one.
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Wow- that red!!!
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A real attention grabber that one is. Thanks, Jessica! 🙂
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You’re welcome.
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Stopped me cold. I have to say that as much as I favor soft abstractions — and this is no exception — it’s the vivid color and stark design of the second that takes my cake.
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I like cake. 🙂 While the first was undoubtedly influenced by Porter, along with my own vision, it is the second that I feel more embodies my own interpretation. Thanks, Michael!.
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Gorgeous colours! The top one looks like liquid gold and the branch looks like it’s dancing in front of a background of fire… 🙂
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Thanks, Ann. Dancing in front of fire…I like that illusion. 🙂
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I find the top photo simply stunning, Steve. Nothing is missing. Incredible colors and so well done, the way the eye drifts down the frame and barely stops at those individual leaves – mmmm!
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Thank you, Lynn. I hope to do a few more of these as we experience autumn 2019. 🙂
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