Lovely words and images Erik. The passing of summer and the onset of autumn always brings about a period of reflection in me and I felt that reading this post. I look forward to seeing where your photography takes you - the human element sounds like a great focus.
On the brink of autumn, it becomes so golden. In love with your visual collection, remembering the first orb and it's web I viewed in amazement. A voice through photography, I hear your splendor! Always good to stop here! You're amazing with the lens!
The Human Element!!!? I love this! Wow. Making a note to self to keep you in mind for a portrait / adventure photographer if needed.
Also, another comment on your notes at the bottom, as I'm apparently working backwards: I very much like these short little photo essays. I'd read more! And the photos are captivating. Anyway, it's nice to have something short to read and digest. As much as I enjoy (and write..) long-form pieces, sometimes I simply would rather read something shorter instead of commit time I don't have in that moment.
Reading this piece, I thought of that ole tried n true Robert Frost poem (I think) "as dawn goes down to day, nothing gold can stay." Or something like that. Nostalgic. Kind of sad. Bittersweet. Poignant.
Autumn has always been a season where I get very reflective...where I've gone...where I'm going...if I'm happy with my trajectory...sometimes I get a little extreme (mostly during lower points where I was unhappy with myself) and get somewhat depressed at the changing of seasons...oh boy another summer come and gone and NOW what's that got me??
Glad I'm not quite there anymore...but anyway, just shared that in the sense that I can relate to your somewhat sadness as you walked through this field.
Nostalgic and bittersweet are good words. Autumn brings back such great memories from childhood for me. I look forward to it the entire rest of the year. But, not that it's here that anticipation is gone and I know just how brief the season will be!
Thanks for the feedback on the photo essay and length. I'm realizing that I am also diving into the shorter posts quicker than longer ones. Some of mine need to be longer, but it's good to know I can mix it up!
This was a lovely read Erik - now I'm surprised at your comment on my piece that you were struggling to find the right words as I think you've nailed it here better than I did, ha ha! Those spiderweb images are glorious too...
Lovely essay and accompanying photos Erik. I am also feeling the change of season, although in the opposite direction heading into Spring. I love winter and the conditions it brings - but this year it's been all too short. Melbourne had mean minimum and maximum temperatures 3 degrees C above average and rainfall well below average (at some stations, the lowest on record). Soon it will be all long days, heat and harsh light and I'll be longing for fog and misty rain!
I know that feeling, too! Not too long ago we could count on between 2 and 4 heavy snows over the winter. For about the last 5 years we haven't had more than a dusting. I haven't had any opportunities for snow photos and winter is mostly just brown stick season!
The spider photos are gorgeous! Something about spider webs in the rain or dew.
This line here: " As the fall progresses I have more of an urge to just sit with a coffee and read a book." I feel that one to my core. But I bet you could even make a cup of coffee on a porch look incredible in photos. Why not give us a coffee cup post next week?
Lol, thanks! This coming Sunday is actually another long film. After that, I'll have a post or two about another overnight trip. I actually tried some coffee making product photos. I may include one or two! 😁
Just the photographs alone is worth subscribing. Thanks, Eric, you made my day brighter in showing little spider is capable of such magical feats of complexity... Beautiful and awe-inspiring!!!
Lovely words and images Erik. The passing of summer and the onset of autumn always brings about a period of reflection in me and I felt that reading this post. I look forward to seeing where your photography takes you - the human element sounds like a great focus.
Thanks Gill!
Excellent articulation of the changing season. I enjoyed reading this edition.
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Pastor Luis
Thank you Pastor!
On the brink of autumn, it becomes so golden. In love with your visual collection, remembering the first orb and it's web I viewed in amazement. A voice through photography, I hear your splendor! Always good to stop here! You're amazing with the lens!
I really appreciate your comments, CJ! Thanks for reading!
The Human Element!!!? I love this! Wow. Making a note to self to keep you in mind for a portrait / adventure photographer if needed.
Also, another comment on your notes at the bottom, as I'm apparently working backwards: I very much like these short little photo essays. I'd read more! And the photos are captivating. Anyway, it's nice to have something short to read and digest. As much as I enjoy (and write..) long-form pieces, sometimes I simply would rather read something shorter instead of commit time I don't have in that moment.
Reading this piece, I thought of that ole tried n true Robert Frost poem (I think) "as dawn goes down to day, nothing gold can stay." Or something like that. Nostalgic. Kind of sad. Bittersweet. Poignant.
Autumn has always been a season where I get very reflective...where I've gone...where I'm going...if I'm happy with my trajectory...sometimes I get a little extreme (mostly during lower points where I was unhappy with myself) and get somewhat depressed at the changing of seasons...oh boy another summer come and gone and NOW what's that got me??
Glad I'm not quite there anymore...but anyway, just shared that in the sense that I can relate to your somewhat sadness as you walked through this field.
Nostalgic and bittersweet are good words. Autumn brings back such great memories from childhood for me. I look forward to it the entire rest of the year. But, not that it's here that anticipation is gone and I know just how brief the season will be!
Thanks for the feedback on the photo essay and length. I'm realizing that I am also diving into the shorter posts quicker than longer ones. Some of mine need to be longer, but it's good to know I can mix it up!
This was a lovely read Erik - now I'm surprised at your comment on my piece that you were struggling to find the right words as I think you've nailed it here better than I did, ha ha! Those spiderweb images are glorious too...
Lol! Thanks! Sometimes the words flow. For this one I had to pry them out of my mind!
I know the feeling! This one was worth the prying.
Awesome! Thank you!
Lovely essay and accompanying photos Erik. I am also feeling the change of season, although in the opposite direction heading into Spring. I love winter and the conditions it brings - but this year it's been all too short. Melbourne had mean minimum and maximum temperatures 3 degrees C above average and rainfall well below average (at some stations, the lowest on record). Soon it will be all long days, heat and harsh light and I'll be longing for fog and misty rain!
I know that feeling, too! Not too long ago we could count on between 2 and 4 heavy snows over the winter. For about the last 5 years we haven't had more than a dusting. I haven't had any opportunities for snow photos and winter is mostly just brown stick season!
The spider photos are gorgeous! Something about spider webs in the rain or dew.
This line here: " As the fall progresses I have more of an urge to just sit with a coffee and read a book." I feel that one to my core. But I bet you could even make a cup of coffee on a porch look incredible in photos. Why not give us a coffee cup post next week?
Lol, thanks! This coming Sunday is actually another long film. After that, I'll have a post or two about another overnight trip. I actually tried some coffee making product photos. I may include one or two! 😁
Just the photographs alone is worth subscribing. Thanks, Eric, you made my day brighter in showing little spider is capable of such magical feats of complexity... Beautiful and awe-inspiring!!!
I'm honored! Thank you!