And all at once, summer collapsed into fall – Oscar Wilde
Wild Pods. Holland State Park, Michigan.
Fall is a second spring when every leaf’s a flower. ~Albert Camus
Leaves that were once green turn vivid shades of red, orange, and gold.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/wk6yzu44x87e0zc/Red%20Leaf%20Dance%20copy.jpg?dl=0
Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby
Saugatuck Walk. Saugatuck, Michigan. Nature Photography.
I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.–L. M. Montgomery
Many people are revitalized in the the cooler temperatures. At the same time, the weather grows stormy and unpredictable and the days grow shorter.
Nature is reduced to its most elemental state. Branches are stark, and so are the remaining leaves and stems of plants. Soon, it will be winter.
For me, autumn is a nostalgic time, filled with memories of our son’s first days of school, apple picking, the golden light of autumn, and time spent with friends and family gathered to celebrate the harvest festivals. This autumn will be different. Our son lives now in Canada, which has closed its borders to Americans. So we will have to wait for the covid situation to improve before we can see each other again. Then, we’ll truly celebrate and appreciate once again the gift of our son’s love as we create memories of our time spent together.
We hope you will join us for this week’s Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #106 Autumn and share your images of this season. What does autumn look like in your part of the world? What does this season mean to you personally? If you don’t live in a temperate climate and you don’t have an autumn, show us a change in weather, such as the arrival of a dry or wet season, like the monsoons. In your post, include the “Lens-Artists” tag so it will appear in the WP Reader, which can significantly increase the number of readers who see and comment on your posts. For instructions on adding tags, click on this link.
A special thanks to Tina for hosting last week’s Spring challenge. Your images of spring were a wonderful reminder of the beauty, hopefulness and poetry of that season. Thanks for sharing them with all of us.
Have You Seen These?
- Lindy Low LeCoq gives us a poetic tribute to spring in words and images.
- In her post, Su Leslie of Zimmerbitch highlights the beautiful flower, the kowhai, native to New Zealand.
- Janaline of Janaline’s China Journey tells us about cicadas, which emerge from their shells in spring.
Next week, it’s Ann-Christine’s turn to lead the July Seasons Challenge for LAPC, when she’ll be exploring Winter, so please stop by!
And finally, I hope you are enjoying the beauty of the season–wherever you may be. Our sincere thanks for being a part of our Lens-Artists Photo Challenges. Your participation and creativity are a gift to us during these trying and often stressful times. Take care and be well.
Categories: Lens-Artists Photo Challenge, Photography
Wonderful pictures Patti, have a nice weekend!!!
You, too, Paulo. I hope the weather is beautiful. Here it is in the 90’s (32 deg. C), the hottest day so far.
Yes Patti, the weather is beautiful too. This is my entry for the challenge:https://balance440.wordpress.com/2020/07/18/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn/.
I love the colours of autumn, but I really don’t want to think about it yet, although today feels rather autumnal.
Hi, Jude. I know the feeling. I want to enjoy summer for as long as I can. We have a little heat wave here. (32 deg. C). But soon, it will be autumn.☹️
Wow. Great photos, why am I not surprised. I love Saugatuck, dog and red tree in the park, all of them. Excellent.
Thank you, John! I enjoyed your bounty of images showcasing glorious fall colors. Marvelous!
Thank you Patti.
Here’s my contribution: https://chava61photography.photo.blog/2020/07/18/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn/
You’ve showcased a beautiful spot, Chava. It feels like you’re in China and not Staten Island.
Oh, Patti! You had me at that first photo — so delicate and so fallish. But your commentary made me think about how you are affected with this season, a kind of “dying” season, at least for flowers and things. Beautifully done!
Here’s my entry: https://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2020/07/18/lens-artists-challenge-106-autumn/
Thank you, Rusha! I’m delighted. I love those golden fall colors and the light. Autumn is a sad time for many people, but I do enjoy it, especially when the foliage is vivid and the days are crisp and clear. Take care and stay well.
Here is my contribution to this week’s photo challenge: https://cxianliu.wordpress.com/2019/10/28/korea-trip-1-autumn-at-odaesan-national-park/
I’m glad you joined us, Yan. Fabulous images from Korea.
I like the way it looks like an autumn breeze is blowing the seed heads in your first shot.
Here’s my contribution. https://bendbranches.com/2020/07/18/autumn-kaleidoscope-colors-lapc/
Hi, Siobhan. Thanks for linking directly! I’m so glad you like the first one. It was a golden moment!
Love those seed pods, and Saugatuck Walk. Saugatuck, Michigan….essence of autumn
Hi, Sue. Glad you like this autumn collection! Looking forward to yours. (Hint, hint). I hope all’s well with you.
I love that last blast of color in autumn before winter moves in. You capture it well!
Thank you, Sandy! I appreciate that. I hope this one inspires you!
Love this.
Thank you, thank you 100 Country Trek. I’m delighted you stopped by and hope you join us.
My entry – http://transitionofthoughts.com/2020/07/19/photography-autumn/
Welcome to LAPC, Aseem. I enjoyed your images of autumn in the USA. You remind me of our friends from Australia who hadn’t seen our autumn and absolutely loved it. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks :). Oh yes, I guess for someone who hasn’t seen it and had always seen it on Instagram and other places before, it was nothing but sheer delight :D.
A truly beautiful post Patti. All of the images show the moods of autumn from their colorful glory to the monochromatic seed pods. Hoping you’re able to visit your son soon.
Hi, Tina. Many thanks! I am hoping I can replenish my photo archives when we can travel again! Autumn is. such. a gorgeous season. I am also hoping we can see our kids (and grandkids) in the coming months. Fingers crossed for both of. us.
Beautiful, Patti. I especially love the forest scene. Our native trees are evergreen, they drop a few leaves all year round but we only get autumn colour and piles of leaves from exotic trees in gardens.
I hope you get to see your son soon. Take care.
Hi, Wendy. Thank you! I love that walk in Saugatuck, too. It was one of our favorites in Michigan. And thanks too, about seeing my son. Zoom calls help, but it’s been almost a year since we’ve seen him. It’s hard, but thankfully, all’s good in Vancouver and they’re starting to open up. I hope you are able to see friends and family!
We Zoom too and we have had a chance to catch up and hold each other. The wait makes it all the sweeter.
Such a beautiful set of images of Autumn, Patti. I love the milkweeds and the color of the leaves is amazing. I’d love to walk on the ground carpeted with leaves, nuts and seeds. Hope you will visit your son soon.
Hi, Amy. Many thanks. I miss him a lot, but I’m also thankful he’s living in a place where they’re managing covid well. That’s a huge relief! I’m sure you don’t see a lot of deciduous trees in Texas and I hope you get to visit the splendid colors in the Northeast.
Beautiful seed pods feathering into the wind. And the forest is also beautiful. I share your feelings about your son. Our son lives in England and we cannot go to see him. It is hard to be separated but video chats on the weekends do help.
Hi, Anne. Thank you! Oh, I’m sorry you can’t see your son! I know how that feels. But you’re right about the video chats. They do help. Here’s hoping you can see him in the next few months.
Such an amazing collection, Patti. Love the first one especially 🧡 Here is mine https://mywanderings.travel.blog/2020/07/19/__trashed-3/
Thanks, Teresa! I’m delighted you enjoyed them. And I enjoyed your shots of Prague, too. Next year (hopefully) we can go there!
Beautiful images, Patti. I especially liked the forest. It’s true that autumn seems to be a nostalgic time. Yeah, Canada and some countries close the borders on us. Even going to Alaska needs to have negative of Covid-19 test. The world is so different. We’ll miss two weddings from family members. Take care. 🙂
Hi, Miriam. Yes, it’s true. The world does seem different now. And in fact, it is! In time, we’ll experience life on “the other side” of the pandemic. I know we’ll all be so relieved. Thanks too about your kind words! I’m delighted you enjoyed them.
Yes, I did, Patti!
I think you’ve captured a sense of transition whilst keeping the images feeling lively quite well.
Here’s mine for this one:
https://stupidityhole.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/autumn-trees/
Many thanks, SH. I’m glad you liked the images of autumn. It’s always a surprise when I’m in the midst of a beautiful area and I pick out one small detail, which turns out to convey a larger scene. It’s a technique I’m trying to master. It’s hit or miss right now! I’m delighted you joined us, too. Your pine forest is beautiful.
beautiful images of autumn, Patti. the red leaves are glorious. thank you!
here is my contribution: https://lolawi.blog/2020/07/19/autumn-2/
Thank you so much, Iola! I love autumn, as you can see! I’m glad you joined us.
Great post and beautiful images!!!
The beautiful autumn that time of beginnings and memories.
It is a time of beginnings and memories, Ana. Very true. And thanks for your kind words. I’m glad you enjoyed them and I’m delighted you joined us!
I love that first image of the Wild Pods, its a stunner.
Hi, Ken. Thank you! I took that shot in Holland, MI, right near the beach. The light is wonderful there. I love the golden glow. I’m glad you joined us this week!
First 2 shots are awesome!
Here is mine:
https://photographias.wordpress.com/2020/07/19/lens-artists-challenge-autumn/
Hi, Sofia. Thank you! I’m glad you like the macros. I just got a new macro for my Fuji and it’s been fun trying it out. Your shots are gorgeous, too.
Aw, I’m so sorry to read you can’t visit your son. I can so relate to your post and your feelings. Thank you for sharing. I love the milkweed photo – in a strange way, they always remind me of hope – all those seeds that can take flight and land and grow again make me smile. I also have hope we’ll get through this rough time in life and we will spend time with family and friends again.
Thank you, Shelley. I’m so glad we can see him via Zoom. It will be almost a year since we were with him! It’s never been that long. And thanks too for your thoughtful comments on the photos. Yes, I think understand what you mean about the milkweed–all those seeds give us the promise of regeneration and another summer. And yes, I totally agree about getting through this and spending time with family and friends again. It will happen.
Yes, thank goodness for Zoom and Skype and Facetime on our phones. It does make it a bit easier to handle.
You’re welcome. Thank you for hosting this weeks challenge. I agree with you, we will get through this and family gatherings will happen again. 🙂
Patti, this is a beautiful post with so many lovely pictures. I especially like the milkweed picture! Here is my post on Autumn: https://mycolorfulexpressions.com/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn/.
Fabulous colors through your lens, Sylvia. I enjoyed your post. And thanks for your kind words, too.
Your gallery was lovely, too! Impossible to pick a favorite. I love the painterly effects with Topaz software.
Fall is my favorite time of year, Patti, and I remember why as I scroll through your gorgeous images. I couldn’t make it work with my Sunday Stills challenge this week but I sure enjoyed the reminder!
Hi, Terri. I’m so glad you enjoyed them, Terri. I love autumn! I appreciate your kind words. Hopefully you can join us next week for the Winter challenge!
Beautiful set of photos!!
Thank you so much, Nora! I’m looking forward to yours. (Hint, hint)
Omg, the red leaves are gorgeous. And I agree, autumn is a special time for nature. It is that last bit of life, clinging to the branches, but eventually giving way for the dead of winter. Your post also made me feel nostalgic, thank you.
Hi, M + M! Thank you so much for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I’m delighted that the photo “spoke” to you. We take turns hosting the challenges every Saturday at noon. I hope you’ll join us! Thanks again for your thoughts. It’s true that autumn is the last bit of life before the great “chill.”
That first one is a beautiful photo: perfect autumn colours in the small.
I like the northern latitudes in autumn, when the words fall and autumn can be used interchangeably. I will go with fall, but I can’t decide which one to post here.
This: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2019/12/17/the-purple-mountain/
or this: https://anotherglobaleater.wordpress.com/2017/10/29/a-miniature-world/
I hope you are able to make the trip to Canada soon.
Thank you, IJ. I enjoyed both your posts. Autumn vs. fall?!? It’s a wonderful dilemma. And thanks too about the hope that we can go to Canada. So far, the ban has been extended until the end of August. We’ll see what happens in the autumn!
Wow! Just Wow! What a beautiful collection of fall images. Those two opening images are nothing short of stunning. Your work is a hard act to follow!
Boy, oh boy! You really know how to put a smile on my face!! Thanks so much, John. I’m having fun exploring macro. I am looking forward to your collection, too.
Such intricate close ups. Great images.
Hi, Anba. Thank you so much. I’m loving the “intimacy” of macro. I appreciate your pat on the back!
Very well deserved 🙂
So very beautiful, Patti! Autumn was for a long time in my life the favourite season – your images tell me to choose her again…The wild pod is a true gift – amazing. Love the coloured leaves. I agree, autumn is a nostalgic time…and I used to sit under a blanket and remember.
So sad you cannot see your son yet – but hopefully you soon will. My daughter is home another two weeks – a joy.
Hi, AC. Thank you for your thoughtful comments, as always. I am hopeful too that we will see our son…but also realistic that we may have to wait until next year. We’ll see. I am delighted that you can be with your daughter. She must give you great joy. Take care, AC, and enjoy the beauty of the season!
Thank you, I will – and the ache in my heart is being soothed when she is here. She will return to Umeå soon, so grateful for the time together. Take care and you will see him soon again!
That vivid pink leaf and the lovely rusty tones are very beautiful, Patti. 🙂 🙂 Hope it’s not too long before you get to see your son again.
Hi, Jo. I’m glad you like the autumn colors. They are beautiful, aren’t they? Thanks…about my son. I’m hopeful, but also trying to be realistic. The video chats really do help. And I hope you are doing well, too, Jo! Enjoy the summer!
Gorgeous photos Patti. We all have to figure out new family relationships these days.
Thanks, Anne! True. We’re all figuring it out.
Hi Patti, I’m back with my post of the season autumn and my granddaughter Autumn.
https://theshowersofblessings.com/2020/07/20/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn/
I enjoyed your images and memories, Miriam. Your granddaughter is adorable!
I’m glad you liked them, Patti. I’m going to see her next month. She’ll be three in two months. I’ll see the five months old granddaughter for the first time!
Here’s my contribution to Autumn:
https://davidmsphotoblog.com/2020/07/21/lens-artists-photo-challenge-autumn/
Once again, your images are breathtaking, David!
Wonderful autumn images!
Thank you so much, Beth! That makes me feel good.😀
I love the quotes you chose. 😊
Thank you, mamasquirrel!!
Your autumn photos and quotes are so beautiful this week. Thanks for the topic Patti :
Here is my entry. Enjoy!
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/07/21/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn/
Hi, Cee. I definitely enjoyed your post. Beautiful fall colors. Glad you enjoyed this topic!
https://nowathome.wordpress.com/2020/07/21/lens-artists-photo-challenge-105-autumn/
I enjoyed the views from your garden, Aletta!
Thank you so much Patti
Beautiful captures! The vibrant red leaves are my favourite… Here’s mine – https://myheart2heart.blog/2020/07/21/nature-at-its-best-2/
Thank you, Rita! I’m delighted you joined us.
hi patti, not so easy to show autumn in summer, i like all great shots very much, here is my post for this week, https://wp.me/p2AvI7-3xD.
many greetings robert
Wonderful photos! I like how you got the the colourful set of trees in the midst of the rest of the greens. 🙂
Here is mine for this week
https://norasphotos4u.wordpress.com/2020/07/22/lens-artists-challenge-autumn/
Lovely images Patti; the red leaves are particularly stunning. Hopefully it won’t be too long before you see your son again.
Patti your photos are fantastic but the seed pod is just spectacular.
Thank you so much, Irene. I really appreciate that!
Stunning pics, Patti 😃 Here’s mine: https://jezbraithwaite.blog/2020/07/23/autumnal-beauty-and-skwurrels-lapc-106/ I apparently wasn’t following you any more, but I’ve rectified that 😁
Hi, Jez. I’m glad you’re following me, again! And thanks too for your kind words. I enjoyed your wonderful collection, too.
Splendid autumn shots, Patti. Are those milkweed seeds? I grew some in my garden this year, hoping to attract monarch butterflies but didn’t see much activity. I feel like I should cut them down before they come to seed and fly all over the neighbors’ gardens, even though they do look lovely and feathery.
Hi, Sue. Thanks! I believe they are milkweed. They have so many seeds, I’m sure they propagate the entire neighborhood!
Autumn does offer up so many opportunities for beauty – yours are such fine examples. Lovely images (and I can’t pick a favorite!). Sorry to hear about your separation from your son. That must be so hard, knowing you have no real choice in the matter.
My contribution: http://oneletterup.com/2020/07/23/lens-artists-challenge-autumn
Thank you, OLU! I’m glad you enjoyed them. It is hard to be separated, but I keep reminding myself that we will have a nice long visit once we can see each other again. Take care and stay well! I enjoyed your post.
You’re welcome. Focusing on a long future visit is a good idea. I’ll try that too . 🙂 Stay well!
Oh! The Michigan woods shot is just so beautiful. I love the summer but I cannot wait to take a fall walk along our walking path here in town.
Hi, Joseph. Thank you! The forest walks are lovely there. I hope you enjoy your next fall wall. Thanks for stopping by and commenting!
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Beautiful images Patti and I hope you will be able to see your son again before too long. Autumn is my favourite season as it gets quieter here, the colours change, apples are ready for harvest and the weather is still beautiful for walking. I’m linking a post from last Autumn which holds special memories: https://tranature.com/2019/11/06/haiku-forest-flavours/
Thank you so much, Xenia! I appreciate your kind thoughts and wishes. I’ll look at your post next.
Gorgeous images
Just love this quote:
Fall is a second spring when every leaf’s a flower. ~Albert Camus
Beautiful captures accompanying it Patti. I actually googled why Americans call autumn fall and my suspicions that it simply has to do with falling leaves were confirmed. But the word actually originated in England where both words were used and was brought over to America by the colonists. Fall fell out of favour in England in favour of the Latin autumnus.
By the way I simply had to busy a week to fall into the autumn challenge, but I may have something up my Wintry sleeve.
Waiting for your sleeve, Abrie!
Hi, Abrie. Thank you! Interesting history of the word “fall” vs. “autumn.” Autumn sounds more formal to my ears. Umm….As Ann-Christine says….we’re waiting to see what you have up your “wintry sleeve.” Looking forward to it!
I really like the first two images: the wispy and temporal nature of flora in temperate environments in the first image, and the deep colour in the second image.
Thank you, Henry! The color is what captured my eye in the second image and the light in the first one. I’m glad you enjoyed them.
No worries! You encapsulated the season beautifully!
Such beautiful shots – I aspire to be that good! Here’s my try: https://maximizingluxurytravel.com/2020/07/26/lens-artists-photo-challenge-106-autumn-leaves-more/
My utmost and deepest appreciation for your work.
Wow, Kally. Thank you so much!!
These are beautiful! I like Autumn’s last, loveliest smile.
Thank you!