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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...... 





















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16 comments:

  1. Anonymous21 October 2014 at 23:33

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

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  2. Jack22 October 2014 at 00:51

    Fine artistry, my disreputable heathen friend.

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  3. Wayfarin' Stranger22 October 2014 at 01:07

    An especially fine Maple leaf.

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  4. The Furry Gnome22 October 2014 at 01:37

    Love your 'poem'! Well done!

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  5. PerthDailyPhoto22 October 2014 at 14:16

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

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  6. DeniseinVA22 October 2014 at 18:46

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

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  7. The Weaver of Grass22 October 2014 at 19:46

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

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  8. Joanne Olivieri24 October 2014 at 18:06

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

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  9. jennyfreckles24 October 2014 at 18:29

    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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  10. Hildred25 October 2014 at 06:02

    Exceptionally beautiful, John.

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  11. Cynthia25 October 2014 at 22:08

    Beautiful! I think I could feel the wind.

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  12. Arija26 October 2014 at 02:37

    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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  13. EG CameraGirl26 October 2014 at 14:15

    Wonderful series of photos that capture the essence of autumn!

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  14. Lola Romero26 October 2014 at 15:56

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

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  15. Roy Norris29 October 2014 at 00:01

    Lovely artistic images John.

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  16. Sandi3 August 2015 at 00:40

    These are really incredible!

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