Time marches on as is reflected by the changing colors of our world. This is when the much awaited and, for me, most enjoyed season begins to evolve. It’s my favorite time of year; wish that it could stay with us a bit longer. It’s a kaleidoscopic motion picture which leads us every year on a journey into whatever nature has in store. And every year is different.

This year’s autumn seems to me a little advanced. Perhaps the dryness we have experienced over the past couple of years has moved the schedule up a notch or two. Hard to say. But, as our scenery moves along, we can be entertained by the fascinating process Mother Nature provides.

I wasn’t sure how the recent predicted storm would alter the landscape, but we were, for the most part, spared the thrashing that those to the south of us experienced. Lucky us. Some of the reporting from New York, Connecticut, Cape Cod and New Jersey showed major surf and high water damage, not to mention wind contributions. And the ocean was ramped up for sure tossing boats and structures about effortlessly. It wasn’t as bad as the big storms we had a few years ago that came at us from the south, but it was no picnic for sure. The power of nature is very sobering.

The photograph I have chosen to share this week suggests the transition from summer to fall. You can still see traces of green summer reflections with a mixing fall palette. The trees around our pond exhibit various stages of change, some in the final stages of growth while others snap with youth. Combining reflections with a ripple of breeze stirs the surface water to blends of color unimaginable. Instantly a whole new mixture of color and clarity (or lack of) appears, vanishes and represents. It really is a wonderful mesmerizing show that becomes almost hallucinogenic. But worth the trip! Through the camera lens it’s possible to be transported in ways that are all but impossible for the naked eye. Isolation is part of the beauty of the photographic process. It’s sort of a magical situation which can change in a heartbeat.

As we move further into fall, this scene may vanish. So much depends upon the light, time of day and, of course, nature’s willingness to perform. It is always interesting to go along for the ride. Right now the ride for more color may be upcountry, but it’s working its way to the coast and we are beginning to see some pretty perky reds and oranges as the maples begin to pop. Keep your eyes open and enjoy nature’s gift, for soon we will run headlong into the next big show, which is far less colorful. 

Thank you for watching.