i'm entranced by the lush greenery of a warm and humid summer
the little red treasures that are appearing, capture my attention if not my imagination
it's a subtle beauty that compels me to stop and get off my bike.
first to admire and then to photograph
this little red leaf
caught me fully unawares
as i rode past it
and
like the glance
across a room
that ignites a lifetime
and lives beyond itself
i was compelled to go back
What an extraordinary red leaf. It's amazing that one should lead the pack at the turn of the seasons.
ReplyDeleteHi Steven, isn't it wonderful the way the contrast of red against so much green draws our eye? Wonderful that you stopped to catch the moment.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear! Two black rectangles instead of photos, after the first image... I'll imagine the red leaf...
ReplyDeleteYou have an eye for beauty even wile you are zipping past on a bicycle. Wonderful images.
ReplyDeletewow steven, a near-tropical scene. Sumacs?
ReplyDeleteThe red leaf is talking to me too.
The red leaf is huge. And bright red. No wonder it caught your eye.
ReplyDeleteNothing shy about that leaf! It fairly shouts, "Autumn"!
ReplyDeleteelisabeth - there were little handfuls of leaves but this one - well i was flying when i passed it and i had to stop and turn back i just had to! steven
ReplyDeletejoanne - i love colour, especially in the natural world. it's hard to explain why but i am drawn to it and i've learned to bicycle despite the attraction - well actually - to incorporate my admiration of the natural beauty around me with the need to live!! steven
ReplyDeletejinksy perhaps you need to pedal harder to get your computer up to speed?!!!! try again my dear. steven
ReplyDeletefriko - it's the nature of the beast. i am forever slowing down and stopping, blocking other biker's rides as i take the time to look and sometimes photograph what i am passing by! steven
ReplyDeletetitus - tropical for now but soon to be arctic. stay tuned for autumnal pics. steven
ReplyDeletetechno - it grabbed my eyes. and then as i passed it, it grabbed my mind. then i grabbed the brakes, the handlebars and the whole bike turned around and i hauled the camera off for some close in time. steven
ReplyDeletegolden west - the skies are whispering autumn and the wind that is whistling through the little spaces 'round the windows is less than summery. it's all good though - we've had a glorious summer and autumn is very welcome 'round here. steven
ReplyDeleteIt almost looks as if a spotlight was shone upon it!
ReplyDeleteAh, a sign that Autumn may ACTUALLY be at hand. I'm tired of summer heat and humidity!
Luscious red... and that new header size and cloud photo is something!
ReplyDeletehello hope - that was the exact effect it had on me as i rode by! it was brighter and more vivid than any other leaf. steven
ReplyDeletevalerianna - bigger for now. the clouds last night (for this is one of the photos i took as the sun set) were amazing as a cold front swept through. steven
ReplyDeleteHi Steven, I smiled when I read you had to turn back. I've had that happen to me!
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