I always get rather impatient at this time of year, waiting for the full blaze of autumn glory to show up. On our little island, warmed by the influence of ocean currents and westerly winds bringing drizzly rain, autumn takes a long time to arrive. But that doesn't stop me from going outside to look....
And all I find is confusion!
A few oak leaves are playing the game; though most of the tree will resolutely hang on to her green gown for a few more weeks.
In the churchyard the little recently-planted maple glows like the embers of an October bonfire while its neighbours still think it's summer.
But I'm trying to focus on autumn today - or am I?.....
These back-lit, unfocussed leaves somehow remind me of modern stained glass.
And the same autumn colours are nicely reflected in the waters of the little River Mel.
Those half-dozen photos are all I came home with from my walk, though on the way back through the village street I frequently stopped and pocketed any fallen leaf that caught my eye. After a cup of tea I BluTac'ed the leaves to an upstairs window and got out my macro lens and small tripod. This is what I came up with from my indoor experiment...
And that's all I have to say about our autumn so far.
Take care.
I really, really like your experiments. I hope the autumnal aboreal fireworks blaze for you soon.
ReplyDeleteI love the stained glass style photo in the churchyard and your ideas for an experiment. I definitely saw signs of autumn tints in the leaves when we drove to Herefordshire last week and also so many berries and Old Man's Beard. Let's hope autumn in all its glory will arrive soon.
ReplyDeleteVeins in the leaves can be such a wonder. Fabulous ideas!
ReplyDeleteI like your experiments, something different. I don't think nature and confusion ever go together though - all is as it should be at any particular (not man-made) time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful close ups.
ReplyDeleteLovely. There is something about that sage green and red combination.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images.
ReplyDeleteWell done. It does look like stained glass. There is a great deal of beauty in these leaves and you have captured it well. The artistic side of you blossomed today, John, and the maple leaf stirred my less than overtly patriotic heart!
ReplyDeleteLove that close look at the leaves! So creative!
ReplyDeleteThose leaf closeups look like maps of cities taken from high above. You are clever, John!
ReplyDeleteThe close ups of the leaves are great. The oaks really turned orange here this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat close ups of the leaves some of them remind me of town maps with streets running from major roads. Yes, many trees are half and half this year, some definitely autumnal others clinging to late summer:)
ReplyDeleteAll the photos are so beautiful. It's wonderful to see the leaves changing color on the trees and then to see these close-up views. A great idea, John! (NewRobin13)
ReplyDeleteJohn, love your photos, especially the macro shots of the veined leaves - remind me so much of road maps!
ReplyDeleteDevon visit was great as always - no place like home, one's real home - even though it's changed so much!
Happy Autumn - Mary
Se alternan los colores rojizos de otoño, con los verdes que tenÃamos en el verano.
ReplyDeleteUn abrazo
After this next storm I'm not so sure we'll have any leaves left on the trees. I like the watery photo.
ReplyDeleteSome of the trees have gotten the message that it's fall. Be thankful that it happens slowly. Here's practically over and there are another 50+ days of this season left.
ReplyDeleteWonderful idea! Love the picture of the water surface.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful close ups.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful close ups..and I like the water shot too
ReplyDeleteI love your indoor photos! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone know what happened to the blog
ReplyDeleteSinbad and I on the Loose
Sadly John passed away suddenly two or three months ago. There was a comment posted on his last blogpost to that effect. They also said that Beans was being looked after.
DeleteInteresting patterns and colors, John.
ReplyDeleteI love your indoors experiment, I'm going to have to give that a go! Beautiful colours.
ReplyDeleteThose last five pictures prompt me to say,'That's more like it!'
ReplyDeleteThat second picture is breath taking. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMy "full blaze" is long gone, and just last evening we had a dusting of snow! I watch Gardeners' World and am amazed, amazed at the weather.
ReplyDeletebeautiful autumn leaves
ReplyDeleteYour macro images are stunning. What a fabulous idea to reveal the exquiste beauty of each leaf.
ReplyDeleteAlways inspiring - different aspects highlighting autumn's glorious colours. Thank you
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