autumnal leaves

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There is astounding beauty in the changing of the seasons. I would miss them if I lived in eternal summer.

autumnal

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enjoying a few much-craved glorious sunny days,
doing some fall chores in the garden,
and a walkabout with the camera…

pine cone

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Spotted as I walked from the print studio the other day, and like the little tomboy I used to be, picked it up to take home…. isn’t it a beaut?

another floral scan

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no time for many words so just an image for now…
a busy week, back at the printmaking studio
but taking a mid-week break for a visit from dear friends…

peace lily

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this dried peace lily blossom made a nice subject for another scan study, so delicate yet so strong

mellow days

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warm, golden
long shadows, nearing equinox
cool nights, bright stars
September

tender 2

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for Jack Layton
July 18, 1950 – August 22, 2011

tender

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black & white

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The visual theme on these pages lately seems to be mostly black and white, and some sepia. Is it a reaction against the late summer heat (which I’m not fond of) and the garden’s vivid colours (which I do love)?

a wave

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…still here but distracted by domestic things like refrigerators….
In the meantime, I highly recommend reading this and this over at the Cassandra Pages.