This curving stream is starting to fill with fallen leaves as autumn marches on.
Glorious Ginko
When it comes to fall color,the Ginko tree is hard to beat. One thing I have come to realize about the Ginko is that if you see it in full color, shoot it immediately or you might miss it. Case in point was one of these trees I saw almost at peak color on a friday evening and by monday morning every leaf was down on the ground.It has some sort of crazy mechanism that signals every leaf to drop at the same time, unlike every other tree I know of.This shot shows the freshly fallen Ginko leaves at a park.The leaves are a fan-like shape and vary from leaf to leaf.
Dawn Greets the Trail
River of Life
A steady supply of fallen leaves flows through this stream marking another season of life.
Home for Fall
This is the same place I posted the other day,but this was shot at dusk for a more alive feel. To shoot this image I started with a base exposure before it got dark,then I started to light the various aspects of the shot with flash. This home used to be a neutral tone and the owner had asked me to try another shot since he had painted it this more intense hue.I finally decided to give it another go after I saw the carpet of leaves surrounding the place. At one point the lady of the house came out and I mentioned that turning some lights on would give it a much more inviting feel and much to my surprise she went and turned on every room light,which looked awesome.One complication I had to deal with was the doggone street lights came on halfway into the shoot and totally complicated things but I pulled it off despite that.
Autumn on the Trail
Fall has come to the rail trail behind our house,and a lone bike rider takes it all in.
Dressed to Impress
This local yard was bursting with fall color recently. Better get the rake ready.
Colorful Abode
It seems every year I drive by this place at just the right time.This year was no exception.
Autumn at the B&B
Falling Fast
Carpet of Yellow
Row by Row
I think this is a field of soybeans being harvested,and he is taking 7 rows at a time.
The Old Church
Autumn Palette
A nice set of fall trees compliments the red barn and white fence.
Take a Walk
I wonder where this peaceful path leads?
Autumn Fence Row
Have not had my normal desire to go out shooting due to trying some new medicine the last month,so I apologize for not being on top of my game photographically speaking. Captured this rainy scene yesterday as fall quickly begins to fade.
Autumn Fog
A light fog hangs over the landscape at this rural farm stand.
In Transition
This local business is covering all the bases for decorating.
John Deere Harvest
A load of fall decor just arrived via the John Deere express at this little roadside stand.
Hay is Stacked
Autumn Keeps Rolling On
Round hay bales sit in a field after being harvested.
Guardian of the Hay
Not my normal type of photo, but after seeing spider man guarding this huge pile of hay,I just had to share it. Spidey is about life-size,so you get a feel how big this stack actually is.
Pumpkin Wagon Train
Sometimes I think I have someone directing my photographs and this is an example of that. I was out looking for fall images when I crested the hill and this scene was right there in front of me.You can call it coincidence if you want but they were in the exact composition I wanted and literally a minute later they were done and heading back the farm. They all were laughing as they were hard at work and I was snapping pictures. This is just outside a little town called Farmersville in Lancaster county.
Beary good Friends
Sometimes I am surprised at the things I see in the Amish community and admittedly I am no expert in all things Amish so take my thoughts with a grain of salt. The two girls on this buggy had their teddy bear along for the ride in the middle and I was surprised they even had a teddy bear for some reason.I liked the way it appeared as if the teddy bear had its arm on the girls back. The girl on the right also threw a couple of candy wrappers onto the road,which annoyed me but mom had no idea so I guess kids are the same wherever you go. Heck I even saw a buggy the other night with intense blue led lights shining onto the road underneath and music thumping from inside,which blew my mind a bit.
A Hint of Fall
A Little Ingenuity
You just never know what you might see on the back roads of Lancaster county and this guy hauling four 5 gallon buckets on his bicycle is a perfect example of that. Seems like a disaster in the making but he made it work.
Fresh Paint
I always thought this was a lovely old home and I see it appears to be getting a makeover or a mural? I can only speculate they are trying to get an idea what color to choose? The red brick is the original color in the top corner.
I Hate the Vests
What might have been a nice shot of some local girls heading home from the one room school is ruined by these obnoxious neon safety vests. I still don’t really believe they do much but look ugly on the user but that’s how it goes. If you can’t see a group like this in broad daylight,it might be time to turn in the drivers license.
Amish ABC
Time to get down to the ABCs of Amish life,because these newly cut out wooden letters are all packed up for shipping.
Harvest of Colors
If I had not seen this colorful set of corn wagons myself,I would never believe it was real. It was a veritable rainbow of farm implements heading down the road in rural Lancaster county.
Donald Reese Photography 