Tuesday 21 October 2014

Autumn Abstractions

There always seems to be an erratic madness to autumn. It's an irresponsible and defiant display of beauty in the face of oncoming winter. These leaves are dying after all. Why should there be this exuberant final fling? From indoors they may look like the flowers of spring, but once I get out there, the mud on my boots as I splash down the woodland rides and the wind tangling my hair, I'm soon aware that this is a much wilder, rougher place. And especially on a day like today when the wind sends leaves cartwheeling ahead of me and the branches sway in a dervish dance. So here is a kind of poem-without-words of my walks over the last few days...... 





















Take care.



16 comments:

  1. You captured movement and colors and exuberance and the poetry of fall. So beautifully done.

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  2. Fine artistry, my disreputable heathen friend.

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  3. No words needed John, j'adore your 'ode to autumn'..

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  4. Your poem says it all John, gorgeous photos of Autumn leaves.

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  5. Exquisite John - these will be lovely to look at on a bitterly cold Winter day.

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  6. My favorite season which you have captured so beautifully here. Thanks for shaing

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  7. I'm loving autumn this year. Normally I hate the wind but I'm enjoying seeing the leaves whirling about. And puddles too. Spent a very happy half-hour with my little granddaughter splashing in a big puddle the other day.

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  8. Exceptionally beautiful, John.

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  9. Beautiful! I think I could feel the wind.

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  10. I so love the glory of your windswept, splishy splashy autumn. It is by far my most favourite time of year. I realise I have invented a new word as well as sticking 'most' in front of favourite . . both definite no-nos. But how can I help it with this vibrant celebration of the season?

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  11. Wonderful series of photos that capture the essence of autumn!

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  12. Great, magnific photos!!! You are an authentic artist!!!!

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  13. These are really incredible!

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