"I'm so glad I live in a world
where there are Octobers."
-
L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green
Gables
"It looked like the world was
covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon."
- Sarah Addison Allen, First Frost
"Autumn is a second spring when
every leaf is a flower."
-
Albert Camus
Top ten repeated comments
this past week:
It is so beautiful!
Look at those colors!
The sky is so blue!
Look at that light!
Oh...wow. (in a reverent voice)
Oh...Wow! (in an excited voice)
A picture just doesn't
do it justice.
The rhododendrons
are HUGE!
(I was the
only one saying this, over and over, with the same enthusiasm
on the last day as I had on the first day.)
I could stay here all
day.
Just one more shot...
How many times were those comments repeated? I would estimate at least 1,200 times,
because that is how many pictures I took!
My friend, Debbie, asked if I wanted to go with her on a
last minute trip to North Carolina to see the fall colors. I hesitated...there are so many things I
needed to do. I couldn't possibly take
off for a few days, leaving behind my family, chores and projects. Then, luckily, I realized all those things
will be there waiting when I get back...so I went. And am I ever glad I did, the colors were
beautiful and I had a great time.
We walked through the woods, visited waterfalls and took a
short trip on the Blue Ridge Parkway. It
was all so beautiful.
Debbie's son visited with us too. He is a professional photographer. (Can you imagine being paid to take
pictures?) It was great being able
to take pictures with fellow photographers. I could take my time...no worries about holding everyone up.
I also learned from them, just watching them gave me new ideas and
different ways to approach a shot.
We spent our days taking pictures and when the sun went down
we looked our pictures over, editing some, laughing over others. They were the kind of days when you forget
to eat lunch because you are so focused on what you are doing (pun intended :), lose track of time, are exhausted at the end of the day and happy about it all.
I am not sure what I will do with so many images, or why I
even take so many images. All I know is
that I love how I feel when I take pictures.
It lights me up and I am going to follow that wherever it may lead...
Be forewarned...I have many pictures and you will be seeing
fall pictures here probably up until spring. :)
I have missed visiting my blogging friends while I have been
gone. I hope to catch up with everyone
very soon. I so appreciate your
thoughtful comments. :)
Thank you so much for stopping by!
Have a great day!
Michelle
Fall is surely one of my favorite times of year. I don't see much of it here in the desert though so I have to go elsewhere to find. Luck has it I can also find it in beautiful blogs like yours. That first one is "gosh so beautiful" as all are. Have a beautiful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOh I am so glad that you grabbed the opportunity! Its good to have so many photos to choose from and share. And I love Blue Ridge Parkway! Blessings.
ReplyDeleteI am thrilled that you went on this adventure! Yes, all those nasty chores will still be there, will always be there...
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see more photos from your adventure.
What beauty you encountered! I'm usually the one lagging on behind, taking photos. It's nice that you were traveling with like-minded people. Those fall scenes are breathtaking. I won't mind seeing them for weeks to come!
ReplyDeleteI'm repeating your comments, Michelle ! :-)
ReplyDeleteThese photos are gorgeous ... wonderful autumn, so beautifully captured !
So nice you had a great trip !
Enjoy your weekend,
Sylvia
Autumn colors are so magical, and breathtaking, aren't they? We photographers can't help but make one more click on the camera "just to be sure" we have captured all the beauty of Autumn, all dressed up and sporting for we humans to enjoy. I'm so happy to see you took up the offer to visit NC with your friend, and an amazing photographer. How special! You are fortunate to have had that time. I love how yellow, green, orange and reds all blend together. Beautiful photos...will be waiting for more next time.
ReplyDeleteGood for you realizing that all that stuff will still be there and you went with your friend. And you hit the nail on the head and I think all photographers would agree with your words "All I know is that I love how I feel when I take pictures." And what beautiful photos these are.
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