Last night in bed I heard what I thought was rain. In the morning, I saw instead it had been the sound of leaves falling as temperatures plunged below freezing. Our back yard and flower beds were covered in a carpet of gold. Not long after sunrise under overcast skies, it was too dark to take pictures. Then it began to snow.
After breakfast, I bundled up and went for a walk around the neighborhood with my camera. Still snowing, there was no wind—only quiet. Underfoot were leaves of green, yellow, and red, lightly blanketed with white. Pristine. Not yet trampled by pedestrians; just a few footprints.
Though I’d been a little disappointed at not being able to photograph my first impressions of gold, during that walk I discovered a different kind of beauty—and hope you enjoy these images.
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This is a peaceful and beautiful series of shots. The sense of quiet comes through.
Thank you so much, Jane.
Beauty (form, texture, color, contrast, whatever) is, is, is, is…. Can almost smell and taste it too. Very rich! Mmmmmm ——-
I’m delighted these images resonate with you, Jacqi!
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