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Ah, Summer. It’s still here for a lot of us. Warm, humid weather, sunshine.
Why, just a few mornings ago I was out taking these pictures of the summer flowers, skies and grass in my neighbor’s overgrown yard.
The neighbor just moved in and thinks he’s been hoodwinked. He does not feel that it is his responsibility to mow his yard, and argues with the city about it.
At any rate, things are suddenly changing. Almost like clockwork, with Fall officially beginning Sunday, it’s just now starting to look a little more like change is in the air.
In the early morning sunlight this week I’ve noticed things that are usually green are starting to turn shades of red, orange and yellow. Leaves are starting to fall a little, the air is getting cooler at night, the Fall smell is in the air.
Fruit trees are ripe for a final harvest, and fruit is starting to litter the ground.
Even an old acorn cap, probably from last year, has joined the menagerie of falling objects from trees.
But, after all, we’re still getting the occasional 90 degree day. That’s why I take pictures in the early morning still, so I don’t sweat all over my camera. There are still vestiges of Summer holding on as long as they can.
I am one of those holdouts. I like Fall, but I also like the sunshine and outdoorsy feeling of Summer, and have not been in a hurry to let it go.
But, with the change of season also comes the promise of good and different things, so saying goodbye to Summer and embracing Fall starts us on the path that opens us up to all the wonderful things ahead.
In the past several months I’ve had an ongoing mantra of promising I’ll do better at blogging. I’m not sure what has happened, but I’m trying to figure out why I have just had the blues for the last several months.
There have been some very bright spots, though, and I am grateful for the blessings of wonderful people and great relationships. There is not a problem in the world that can’t be made better by these blessings.
At the risk of letting my overwhelming pride turn me into a bad blogger, I wanted to share this video with you. This past week my family and a host of friends celebrated the life of my Uncle Bud with a party — jazz band playing, food, fun — it’s what he wanted rather than a funeral. But, the video is the tribute to Uncle Bud done by KYTV, the NBC affiliate station here in southwest Missouri. This is my final blog about Uncle Bud, but far, far from my final thought and memory.
http://www.ky3.com/news/ky3-former-ky3-anchor-dick-willingham-passes-away-20130915,0,2768607.story
A great weekend is coming up, and I’m looking forward to starting fresh. Just like the seasons change and another one starts anew, so we each can do the same thing. It’s what makes life interesting!
Have a fabulous and blessed weekend!
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Mrs. City Boy 
Beautiful photos Becky and a story that as always is matched with the photos. The dept of field you have in a lot of your shots is what I am trying to create with this software I have and still haven’t messed with to much. Its just to easy for me to procrastinate at this chore.The weather here is about the same as where you live,but we haven’t had even the smallest sign of any color change yet. As for your blogging mantra goes, I am pretty sure you know the only way to get rid of the blues is to figure out what is causing it and change or get rid the root cause. I say this because it happens to me far to often usually I can figure it out myself if I really focus on it but sometimes I have to go see my therapist and let here work on it. Have a great weekend my friend !
Thanks, Bob! A couple of the photos were taken a week or two ago, but when taking photos a few days ago I noticed the same things are still there, so why take and process another photo of the same thing, lol!
Yes, photo processing is a chore at first — it takes a bit to get the hang of and each software works differently. After figuring it out, I found that it becomes addictive. Maybe it’s just me. If you have any questions about the software or methods when you do start using it, please feel free to ask.
Maybe we all have spells of the blues at times for no discernible reason, idk. Usually if a person lets them pass naturally they do. Or it could be the change of seasons, or another environmental factor — in my case back-to-back pneumonia and bronchitis, and also the trip from beginning to end with my uncle’s diagnosis all the way to his passing was a bummer as well. So sometimes the blues is something only time and rest will heal — and, in my case, antibiotics too!
I hope your day is going well, Bob, and that your getting ready to move continues to go like clockwork!
Lovely series of images, Becky. Great tribute to your Uncle Bud, too.
I can see changes here, too. Indications that autumn is getting ready to settle in. It was surprising as I thought summer might stretch out longer now that I’m farther south.
You’re right — usually Summer does seem to last longer the further south a person goes. Idk, Robin, maybe the earth is shifting or something, lol. Thank you for the kind words — I am still learning how to use the various effects, and studying your photos closely when I’m on WP. I am hoping your Fall foliage there is magnificent! I am looking forward to seeing your photos of it!
Amazing photos.
Thank you, Gal — you are always so kind!
Becky, I enjoyed your nature pictures and really liked the intrigue that the low lighting gave to them. Morning and evening often give me the most interesting shots too.
Blessings ~ Wendy
Thank you, Wendy! I agree that the lighting in the morning and evenings can really add depth to photos. It’s too bad I am not a morning person, lol, but when I drag myself up early to take photos I usually don’t regret it. Your photographs are beautiful, and look as though we’re standing right there in the picture!
Looks like Fall is cookin’ something amazing. I miss Summer but now that I felt Autumn’s cooler breeze and the festive spirit of Thanksgiving, Pumpkin Patch and Halloween not far behind…and told myself, “Okay, I’m ready to move on…”
You describe that process perfectly! It’s like a twelve-step program going from Summer to Fall, lol! I, too, am finally ready to move on to the sights, smells and sounds of Fall — glad you’re enjoying the nice weather I.T.!
Wonderful set of photos.
Thank you, Lee! One day I hope to work up to being able to produce photos of the caliber you present in your blog — there is so much great talent out there!
Beauteousness Becky!! Kudos! Your posts have not appeared in my reader~
A lot of people have blogged about that very thing, and I have no idea why the reader is so hit-and-miss. WordPress apparently has no ideas about it either, grrr.
At any rate, I thank you so much for the kudos! And, I was wondering if I could feature your photography in a post? I am trying to feature a handful of great photographers that I have learned from and have been inspired by, and your photographs are wonderful! I will understand if you would rather I not, and would respect that.
I’m guessing you’re home from Canada, and it’s good to have you back in the USA!