I had thought to do a little walk, but the conditions dissuaded me, so I drove by the park to see if there was any colour at all remaining.
Yes, Sort of. In just about only one tree, and not so very much even there.
I braved the elements long enough to snap a few shots of the bare birch trees standing out from the rest across the river. I processed in mono to emphasize the bleakness.
Hurrying to depart, I took one more shot of the path that looks so wonderful in the warmer seasons. November is truly a bleak time of year. That is why, as much as we don't generally look forward to winter with eager anticipation, we know that snow will lighten the scene when it comes.
So interesting. I especially like the first photo with the contrast of old gold leaves and the gray skies. Gray can add such nice contrast to many things. This is really true in quilts, too.
ReplyDeleteThe next to last one has great power.
ReplyDeleteI like how the grey brings out the muted colors. Wonder if there were any tones of color in the B&W ones...but they are great by themselves
ReplyDeleteYou have captured the starkness and bleakness as fall leave us...no pun intended.
ReplyDeleteStark certainly comes to mind.
ReplyDeleteThat water certainly indicates a wind is blowing.
ReplyDeleteThe trees here are looking bare too. I don’t want that winter white yet though!
ReplyDeleteI like that almost bare stage with a few brave leaves still sparkling in the sun.
ReplyDeleteOh my... I wish I could send you some of our Hawaiian heat. We have a lot to spare. Your photos look like winter.
ReplyDeleteI really like the B & W! I don't normally. But you are right.
ReplyDeleteBlack and white does have a way of making nature shots look very bleak.
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