the beauty of the leaves balanced out some of the ugliness

The fall color this year has been stupendous. Red, yellow, orange. Bright leaves on branches, underfoot, against the sky, in front of houses, on a bench.  

Morning, mid-day, sunny, cloudy, at all times and in all conditions, they make me smile.

Nature, while unpredictable, can always be relied upon to lift my spirits. No matter the source of worry or trouble. 

They have been collected, pressed, pasted into my journal. 

When reflecting back, in years to come, I want to remember that the beauty of the leaves balanced out some of the ugliness of these contentious times. For me anyway.   

Comments

[jacki long]

I agree. These are a fabulous gift from nature, thanks to your beautiful photography. Thanks, Carol.

[Chris Oliveira]

“I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” - John Burroughs

[jennifer pfanmiller]

Incredible captures! The colors this year!

[Carol]

Thanks Jennifer!

[Carol]

Thanks for those good words Chris