Monday, October 21, 2013

Capturing Autumn's Golden Light

The first ray of sunshine 
peeked through my office window 
and I knew time was of the essence.

Grabbing my camera and a jacket 
I flung the door wide open 
and ran out into the chilly air.



Autumn's Golden Light


Autumn's Golden Light 
is tiptoeing through my gardens...
and I so want to capture her.




Autumn Confetti

Branches ignite into flame 
as sunbeams slip in from behind.

And if I'm not quick
I'll totally miss this magic moment.

Flame Maple


I carefully place my lens...
the sun shines through each leaf 
to capture the radiant glow.

Illumination


The gentle touch of Midas...
 begins to illuminate my world 
with soft tones of a golden Autumn.



Glorious!


Capture complete... and isn't it glorious?

 I'm quite sure the leaves wait patiently all year long
for this illustrious event.

I know I do.



Oak Leaves on Fire



Morning in my gardens is always magical
but Autumn mornings...
 Autumn mornings are simply divine.

Don't take my word for it...
try it out for yourself!


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Highland, Utah, USA



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41 comments:

  1. Acorn to OakOctober 21, 2013 at 11:50 AM

    Glorious, indeed! Your photos are spectacular!

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  2. africanaussieOctober 21, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Oh my gosh! Your photos are like stained glass windows :) I just love to read your words and see your magical photos - you are so inspiring :)

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 22, 2013 at 6:03 AM

      Oh you are so kind... the light is what made these images so enchanting. I just happened to capture that golden glow at the right moment.

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  3. RURAL October 21, 2013 at 8:48 PM

    It's beautiful, and you have captured it for all time perfectly.

    I do love this time of year...it's sad when the leaves go.

    Jen

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 22, 2013 at 6:06 AM

      I always feel sad when the leaves have all fallen, but then mother nature fills my world with the beauties of Winter! Isn't it wonderful that we have rotating seasons?

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  4. debsgardenOctober 21, 2013 at 9:15 PM

    Your photos are glorious! This is a magical time of year; I love what that special light does to the already beautiful leaves.

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 22, 2013 at 6:07 AM

      You are right about the magic. And it's all about capturing that light, isn't it?

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  5. KatarinaOctober 22, 2013 at 2:00 AM

    Beautifully written and captured!

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 22, 2013 at 6:09 AM

      Thank you Katarina, so nice to see you here again.

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  6. Sunray GardensOctober 22, 2013 at 3:33 AM

    Lovely photos. Nothing like the beautiful shades of Autumn color. You are good at capturing lovely photos which makes them glow.
    Cher Sunray Gardens

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 22, 2013 at 6:10 AM

      It does require a small ounce of patience... but so worth while.

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  7. CanadianGardenJoyOctober 22, 2013 at 6:37 AM

    Carolyn girl these pictures are stunning ! You have to print some off and frame them so you can have golden light in your office too!
    You are so right about morning light in the garden .. and it changes so quickly that you have to be fast to catch it.
    This year I seemed to miss out on it a lot .. but I hope to make up for it next year !
    Yes ... the snow can cover up a lot of un-done chores ? LOL
    Joy : )

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 23, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      Joy, you are such a joy... you do make me smile.

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  8. NadezdaOctober 22, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Carolyn, perfect pictures! They go well with your words about Autumn, it's really golden bright shining season!

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  9. GRACE PETERSONOctober 22, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    Beautiful captures. While everyone is winding down with gardening, I'm still in high gear thanks to the sunshine and blue sky we're being blessed with here in the Pacific Northwest. I can't help myself. Enjoy it while it's here, right?

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  10. Cathy ThompsonOctober 22, 2013 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks so much for that Carolyn! Your pictures are superb and, as others say above, the words are perfect a compliment. Autumn is truly a superb time. I have particularly lovely memories of the time I worked in a great English garden and used to cycle through in the autumn to water the plants in the largest glasshouse when no one else had arrived (this was 30 years ago!). I'd say they are amongst the most precious memories of my life - and it wasn't spring that inspired, it was the lovely light of autumn, captured so well in your photos.

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  11. HELENEOctober 23, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Amazing photos and lovely captured. Your autumn has come much further than here in London where I live, the trees haven’t started to turn yellow yet but soon I hope to have similar photo opportunities :-)

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 23, 2013 at 10:17 PM

      It seems they turned very quickly here... we are having a beautiful Autumn.

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  12. HolleyGardenOctober 24, 2013 at 8:08 AM

    Your images are just amazing, especially the first one. I just love autumn's light. It's so different, and so much more soft than the hard summer sunlight.

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 28, 2013 at 9:58 PM

      Autumn light is always quite amazing, but sometimes rather illusive. It was a magical five or six minutes that seemed to leave as quickly as it came.

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  13. DonnaOctober 25, 2013 at 2:18 PM

    Superb subject matter, lighting, and photos! Glorious!

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  14. dorothyOctober 26, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    Oh what beautiful photos! And what a beautiful autumn you must be enjoying. The oak leaves are especially pretty against the blue sky!

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 28, 2013 at 9:56 PM

      Thank you... it has been a beautiful Autumn. This just may be her last hurrah... forecast is for cold and snow tomorrow.

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  15. My Garden DiariesOctober 26, 2013 at 7:06 PM

    The way you captured those beautiful golden trees is amazing!!! I can feel autumn pouring out of your photos!!! Thank you for popping by my blog! I look forward to following along with you!

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      That's what I was hoping for.... so glad you felt the light.

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  16. Tatyana@MySecretGardenOctober 27, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Outstanding images! I enjoyed them all!

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Thank you for coming, Tatyana... so nice to catch up with you again.

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  17. DonnaOctober 27, 2013 at 7:55 PM

    On mornings I am not driving to work in the dark I watch the sky for those fleeting moments when the sun paints it brighter and brighter...and I try and capture the scene.

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  18. outlawgardenerOctober 28, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    "When morning guilds the skies (and leaves) my heart awak'ning cries..." So beautiful.

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    1. Carolyn ♥October 28, 2013 at 9:51 PM

      "Let all the earth around ring joyous with the sound..." I so agree with you. Thank you for the sweet thought.

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  19. Fenêtre sur mes photosOctober 29, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    Magnifique! Vos photos sont superbes. Vous avez un talent incroyable pour la photo. Bonne journée.

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  20. CarolNovember 1, 2013 at 8:28 AM

    Having trouble commenting via www.thedivinenatureproject.com--came out at blogger but who really cares? More important that I tell you enjoyed the beauty of the photos and the prose. You captured the light! Thanks.

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    1. Carolyn ♥November 7, 2013 at 6:20 AM

      I'm not sure why that is, but it does allow us to click on to your webpage. I've noticed that happens to me occasionally as I visit other's blogs. Thank you for visiting, Carol. I always enjoy your posts.

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  21. UnknownNovember 5, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Well captured lovely blog .This is my favourite time of the year and the foilage has been stunning.

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