Autumn, or fall, depending upon where you live, is a time of endings…the end of summer, the end of days that start early and end late with golden sunshine, the end of trees burgeoning with leaves, the end of the bright, hot colors of summer, the end of the foliage of (most) plants. During this time, I cherish the last glimpses of colors and rich beauty before the austere beauty of winter reveals itself. Sometimes the petals of flowers or the outer parts of plants now look less than pristine, like faded beauties still bedecking themselves as they did when young. But peer inside and you can still see amazing intricacy and charm, just as you might when getting to know better the aforementioned dowagers.
(The Phoneography Challenge is open to anyone who finds themselves madly taking pictures with their Smartphone or iThingy whenever and wherever possible. The themes are found on Sally’s page and go live each Monday morning. We’re a rather nice group of people who all share one desire: to record the beauty around us. So come and join us. This being the second Monday of the month, the theme is “Macro” and you can find links to all the other entries by clicking that word. We look forward to seeing your entry, either this week or next…or any time you have time.)
My photos were taken with my iPad 3 and have not been edited. And last, but definitely not least, thanks to all veterans, past, present and future, for allowing us and so many other to be free. Always remember, lest we forget. My Memorial Day post works just as well for Veteran’s Day.
Well said, Janet–your commentary is a lovely opener to your images. Happy Phoneography Monday.
Thanks, Sally. You’re always a good example of combining writing and photography. 🙂 Enjoy your photographing Monday, too.
janet
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Fall is such a wonderful season full of such quiet beauty. Wonderful photos, Janet.
You’re right, Angeline. It’s a beautiful, muted season except for the riotous leaf colors which are now mostly gone as the leaves have fallen. But there’s still so much beauty, isn’t there?
janet
My favorite time of year.
Lovely photos Janet, I’ve missed you on. I keep forgetting about this challenge, must sort myself out for next week.
This is my favourite time of year.
Dee 🙂
Dee, great to see you! What have you been doing? This is a lovely time of year (except when, like today, it’s rainy and gloomy.) I’m one of those people who likes winter as well although I’d be happy it were light longer.
I look forward to seeing you more.
janet
Very beautiful! Luckily here there are blooms year-round. Have a lovely Monday and stay warm!
If I keep moving, I won’t get cold. 🙂 I can always brew a nice cup of tea to help me keep warm.
janet
Wow you got really close up with these pics…I’m in macro envy! 😀
Your post and the things you say about the challenge – and people who enter it are lovely Janet. Im really proud to be taking part 🙂 x
🙂 Thanks so much, Amanda. I’m happy you liked the photos. Up close, it’s like an entirely different world. I’m glad you joined the challenge. I learn something every week.
janet
beautiful clicks with ipad. beauty of fall is clearly visible in this clicks
Amar, thanks for coming by. I’m glad to share a bit of autumn with you.
janet
Great photos, and I love your words……just how I feel about Autumn too 🙂
Thanks for stopping in. I’m happy I could share some autumn beauty with you, even though I have no dogs to share it with me. Today, our rain has turned to snow flakes. No idea whether it will stick or not, but I prefer it to the rain.
janet
Beautiful post for autumn!
Thanks, Amy. We have snow coming down now, the changing of the seasons. Glad you stopped for a visit.
janet
Wish wish wish I had a macro lens! Your terrific photos just sharpen the wish —
I take almost all my photos, including these, with my iPad3. No macro lens at all. 🙂 Glad you liked the photos.
janet
love the detail!
That’s the fun part of macro, isn’t it? And so many things look different when you get very close (some people, too!)
janet
If I can find time and a good photo I might join in! Great pictures with iPad
You’re always welcome, Chris. The more, the merrier. Initially it was for photos with iPhones, then they let me in with my iPad (which is what I use for virtually all my photos at this point, now it’s all Smartphones, too. It’s lots of fun. Hope to see you there soon.
janet
I will do my best!
Fading Beauties, I love it. I always think of it as Fall but everyone always corrects me to Autumn. That last photo, all silvery. makes me happy. Reminds me of dandelion puffs. 🙂
Thanks, Cassie. Fall or autumn seems to be based on where you live. Either works for me.
janet