Autumn’s Audience
“Autumn calls its audience to quietly rest among the colors of change.” -Katie Cummins
Fall into Peace
Simplicity of SeasonsAs the hustle and bustle of life begins to slow down, autumn starts to glow in its array of colors and cooler days. It’s a reminder to stop and look at your life from a different perspective. When I capture images, I tell a story with the subject matter, the composition, the color palette and the depth of field. In this photograph, the swing is empty, resting from the busyness of summer activities. The colors fade as the yard disappears into the distance. May each of us remember moments because they too will fade with time.
Autumn Solitude
Morning dew glistened on the fresh fallen leaves as I admired the stillness of the empty cabin. Imagining who might have stayed within these walls or rested in these chairs, my mind smiled at the thought of another story.
Quiet Moments
As the days begin to cool off, I can feel autumn settling on the land. Colors just beginning to peek through on the tips of the trees. The paddocks are taking longer to dry out after a rain shower. The horses have a bit more pep in their step as the cooler weather and fewer flies are making them feel better. I love wrapping up in fuzzy blankets and taking the chill off with the fireplace. Sitting down with a book with the quietness surrounding me makes me smile. Fall spices fill the air: pumpkin lattes and my mama’s apple spice cake. Autumn begins to remind me that things are slowing down, getting ready to rest. When leaves fall to the ground, if I close my eyes, I can remember piling up all the maple and oak leaves in our yard so I could jump in! The simple joys of childhood often bring a smile and a tear simultaneously. The gray days start to fill the sky and the sunshiny days begin to fade. I cannot say I look forward to the long, dark days of winter. But I will choose to focus on the beauty of the color and cool mornings with my animals, my stack of books, and a steaming cup of tea.