This brief interlude from summer’s end to autumn’s beginning is brought to you by the monochrome stillness of the storm shrouding the mountains in clouds, momentarily hiding colors. What light there is suffuses my thoughts which are as dispersed as the autumnal seeds blown about.
Autumn, to some, brings thoughts of “the end”—the death knell of all that lives and grows in the summer. The coming of a long winter filled with cold and desolation. But these seeds, bursting with the kernel of life, that when sown, will bring next year’s blossoms.
Cradled for a season, they are now sent out to fall upon the land and harbored by winter’s cover which is no end, but rather an incubator for spring.
“Though I do not believe that a plant will spring up where no seed has been, I have great faith in a seed. Convince me that you have a seed there, and I am prepared to expect wonders.” Henry David Thoreau
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Until the autumn pictures are ready, may these tide you over.
As usual Scott, great pics and a fine little essay! Is that milkweed? I’m a big fan of Thoreau – a very wise man. Tight lines…
Bob
Thanks Bob. Yes, milkweed. That little Thoreau quote was from his post-humus piece, Faith in a Seed.
Great balance and thoughtful processing. The first image is my favorite. Thanks for sharing!
Alex, coming from a pro like you, I appreciate your comments. The first is my favorite also. I especially like the light popping off the edges of the leaves.
These are absolutely great– I think the last one is my favorite
cheers
Glad you liked them Brian. Some of us are out poking big fish with sharp hooks. And some of us are dinking around with cameras and pictures and stuff. I’ve got a couple of trouty pictures waiting to go up, but not many (I haven’t fished in about 10 days–yikes!).
Scott great pictures and thoughts in this post and the previous (Summer’s End). Autumn is my favorite time of year, for many reasons. Not least is that it allows me to indulge in some melancholia. You inspired me to write a little on the subject too. If you’re interested check out my blog post “Autumn and Looking Back” for my maudlin musings.
Hi Anthony! I already replied over at your place. Maudlin, melancholy and musings: I think you’ve found a new subtitle for my blog!
It’s good to have a confederate