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A. Macarthur

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"Day by day the dead leaves fall and melt."

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By A. Macarthur
Fri Oct 16, 2009 12:30 PM
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"Nature is the art of God." (Sir Thomas Browne) © A. Macarthur

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Most of the fallen leaves in this scene are floating on the stream. The fallen Sycamore tree in the image, like other fallen trees I encounter and photograph, for some reason, makes me sad. I cannot explain why, but such trees remind me of friends and loves I have lost in my life and, after coming upon such a tree, for the rest of that day... or longer, and, every time I look at its image, there are departed friends, loves and family I think about, and, I confess, wish aloud (in private) that they'd return. © A. Macarthur

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The leaves of Beech trees turn a beautiful golden-yellow in autumn but turn brown soon after. Still, they provide a rich carpet on wooded trails like this one - and it's only five minutes from my house. Meet me there? You'll love it! © A. Macarthur

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This image of a Common Garter Snake reminds me of a Vince Gill song...if you observe closely when you walk through the woods, you will realize..."You're Never Alone." Depending on where you live, when in the woods, especially when there are autumn leaves covering the ground, be careful where you walk, sit and put your hands - not all snakes are of the Garter variety - venomous Copperheads and Timber Rattlesnakes blend quite well with fall leaves! © A. Macarthur

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If you like still life pictures, here's one; Virginia Creeper, Turkey Tail Wild Fungus, Goosefoot (a weed), a decaying tree trunk and some fall foliage. Yes...I did set up this shot - it took four days to find the spores and grow the fungus...well, not exactly...the Virginia Creeper (foreground) was placed by me. As we say in Philly, "You gotta problem wit dat?" © A. Macarthur

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It's too late this fall, but like I indicated...come on and join me - this is five minutes from my house...hey...idea! Why wait for next fall, bring your boots, a warm coat and we'll get this same shot, but with snow! I'll wait for your call. © A. Macarthur

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Whoa! Worthy shot, Dude! © A. Macarthur

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I like this shot - it's not exceptional - but the circumstances under which I took the shot, were exceptional. I was standing behind a tree waiting for a black bear to leave the area around my car...so, while I had little else to do, I took this shot...then hoped that the sound of the shutter didn't sound like something good to eat...to a bear. © A. Macarthur

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Did you ever see so many Pine needles in your life? Yeah, I thought so. © A. Macarthur

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A day at the beach (the seashore) - I can take it or leave it. But an AUTUMN DAY AMONG BEECH TREES - you just try and keep me away! © A. Macarthur


"Now Autumn's fire burns slowly along the woods,
And day by day the dead leaves fall and melt." — William Allingham (Autumnal Sonnet)

It's true - the dead leaves of autumn fall and melt - but it's not as grim as it sounds because deciduous trees are actually absorbing the green chlorophyll from those leaves allowing for the beautiful displays of yellow and red pigments that thrill our eyes and souls.

So, as it looks more and more like November, I want to share with NEWSVINERS, some additional images of fall in Pennsylvania.

Please remember to respect my copyrights by not copying, transmitting or creating derivatives from my images, but please bring a friend or two to see the colors of fall.

A. Mac

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