Capturing Autumn


This time next week I fear that the brilliant colors of fall will be finished.  Yesterday after a rainy morning, Frodo and I walked about capturing the colors, the leaves and the wonderment.  That is what I love most about photography, through the camera lens, I can focus on a beautiful moment, frame it, and make the moment permanent.


I love to have a camera on hand to catch those photo-worthy sights.  Then sometimes, I enjoy the freedom of being unharnessed to a camera and it's just me, watching, looking and free to think and feel without stopping and framing a scene.


This week the deer have been gathering in my yard daily.  Yesterday, a buck stood and lapped up some water from a puddle while a younger deer looked on.  I've counted up to five in group but I know there are many more.  When I'm outside, I hear rustling in the woods.  The deer are watching me while I watch them.  A mother nature game of hide and seek.


I had the pleasure of yarn shopping earlier this week for wool that wasn't at the ready in my stash.  I had fun, picking and choosing what was necessary and as always, I bought wool that was completely unnecessary.  The challenges that plague a knitter!


I hope if you are having Autumn, you are enjoying the wonderment.  I plan to get out and breathe that crisp air.  Also if you do a time change like I do, we get an extra hour!  I plan to read during that one blissful hour.  Maybe knit as well.


Have a lovely weekend!

Comments

  1. BonnyNovember 4, 2016 at 9:53 AM

    Lovely photos of fall as it winds down! I always think about the time change as giving me an extra hour of sleep, but I like your idea of using that gift of time for reading and knitting.

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  2. SarahNovember 4, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    Beautiful pictures of fall. I love this time of year, and we are having an unusually warm November which is kind of nice because I know the cold is coming and maybe lots of snow according to the almanac.

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  3. AsKatKnitsNovember 4, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    What absolutely lovely photos, Karen! But, you are right - sometimes the joy of just being immersed in the beauty of this world without the need to "frame it and photograph it" is what I need. The photo of my minds eye is sometimes the best way to capture the moment.

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  4. mamasmercantileNovember 4, 2016 at 10:04 AM

    You have captured the very essence of Autumn in your stunning pictures. A beautiful post.

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  5. GeertrudeNovember 4, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful pictures! And deer in your garden... wow. Sounds wonderful.

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  6. AnonymousNovember 4, 2016 at 10:49 AM

    Beautiful photos. I especially love the first one! There is something special about photos of rain droplets!

    Have a wonderful weekend. Looks like we are finally going to have some cooler temps -----I envision reading out on the porch and just watching the river roll by.

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  7. LisaNovember 4, 2016 at 10:50 AM

    We're enjoying a mild, vivid autumn -- the trees have been putting on quite the show, and I'm loving it. We, too, saw a buck in our yard; there is a small herd (not sure what constitutes a herd, though) down in our lower field. If we're out late, our headlights waken them when we pull into our gravel driveway. I order wool from Ginny yesterday and can't wait to receive it! A happy weekend to you :)

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  8. GraceNovember 4, 2016 at 1:15 PM

    We have been enjoying autumn as well and taking full advantage of its beauty. We had a great time in New Hampshire but were disappointed that we didn't see any moose, in spite of numerous moose crossing signs! : )
    You pictures are beautiful, Karen. I am like you; sometimes I bring my camera along and other times I go without and just enjoy the view. xx

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  9. Caffeine GirlNovember 4, 2016 at 1:17 PM

    I love the leaves, too. I'm really enjoying my walk home from work these days, with my eyes feasting on the colors and the leaves crackling under my feet!

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  10. kathy bNovember 4, 2016 at 1:18 PM

    Yes yes yes to the ordinary images and the beauty of stopping to see that Joy
    Big weekend for our shelter with a huge fundraiser....then sigh of relief.

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  11. MonicaNovember 4, 2016 at 2:06 PM

    We didn't have much of a display here this year. It was too dry toward the end of summer to make the colors pop. The leaves are all brown and mostly off the trees. We are picking up for the second time this weekend the leaves that cover our yard. Love your pictures! Thank you for sharing them here.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 4, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    A fun post to read. I wish we had more autumny trees here; we have some maple ones scattered about but their showings are nothing compared to the east coast's. I'm really pooped right now. I feel I still need to catch up on zzz's since Halloween. Husband is fighting a cold and I have another lurking sinus headache. Don't know if I'll attend Craft Night tonight.

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  13. Kim November 4, 2016 at 6:33 PM

    It has been such a beautiful autumn season, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it too. Beautiful photos. Happy weekend Karen.

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  14. stephNovember 5, 2016 at 9:59 AM

    happy weekending! we're finally out of the 80s.....so i'm ready to enjoy a bit of fall weather, too!!! not as pretty as yours (since my cherry tree decided it must be april and is blooming!!---it's pretty, but obviously not for long....and what happens come spring. I'm confused, too!!!)

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  15. DiannaNovember 5, 2016 at 10:54 AM

    Your photography is beautiful, Karen. Our daughter, son-in-law and grandson surprised us last evening with a visit! So my weekend is going to be GREAT! :)

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  16. JaneNovember 6, 2016 at 3:18 AM

    I am enjoying Autumn as always. It is a true delight! You photos are beautiful Karen. Have a lovely Sunday xx

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  17. All Knit Up DesignsNovember 6, 2016 at 3:44 PM

    Lovely photos, so calm and serene. Thanks for sharing your fall! -Sierra

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