Autumn

It is a grey blustery autumn day. The wind seems determined to tear the last of the leaves from the trees. I thought I would share a couple of photos I took in the garden and just down the road.

Can you see how the wind is blowing through the hasel?

Tried to get a good photo of these rose hips, but the wind just kept moving them around.

Just autumn goodness.

The pear tree is already bare, save for a few stray hasel leaves, caught in the branches.

No words needed.

The birch is still clinging to the last leaves.

The woods look dark and somber, the hops gardens are empty.

 This really looks like November, doesn't it?

Kiki joined me down at the field.

The last rose.

Goodbye to Ghost - but I am sure I will see her again

I found out where Ghost belongs and she went home today.

Yesterday, the weather was too wonderful and I was being inspired by some fall colour combinations. Now I am trying to think of a way to use these colours in my jewelry...

More fall impressions

This morning the sun was coming up through the mist again, looking like a big red ball of fire (now that I think of it, it IS a big ball of fire) and I couldn't resist. Anyone that has seen enough "sunrise in the mist", please move on to the next interesting blog!



Love the glow of the sun reflecting on the clouds here!



When I drove off to work a few minutes later, I drove directly into the fog.
Had to stop and take more photos!


More fall impressions on the way home.

First Fall impressions

Well, depending on where in the world you are, it may still be summer. Here, in Southern Germany, it is definitely not. The Oktoberfest was opened yesterday (for the 176th time) and when I go outside, I can see autumn. No, not creeping up on me. It is right in my face. It is time to go on a photo safari; there are rose hips and red and black berries and fall colours to capture. Maybe this afternoon - the weather looks promising today.

A wild vine, getting into her autumn robe. What a spectacular colour!

Raindrops on a spider's web. It was raining when I took this picture, so it was hard to get the web visible on the photo. The light wasn't really so good.
But this is the season of early morning (to afternoon) fogs and there will be many webs dripping with "diamonds" to photograph. Amongst other beautiful subjects.

Early Autumn colours; getting organized; Sunday flea market and fooling around

You can tell, this is going to be a longer post, but don't worry! It is mostly pictures!!

Love the inspiration of those early autumn colours just outside my studio!


interwoven Sedum and Cymbel plant


Hydrangea

Some of my beads - trying to get my supplies organized.


beads by colour

Supply stash

Didn't come away from the flea market with a whole lot today.


assorted buttons

copper washers

Captain, enjoying some fooling around and getting a tummy rub at the same time! Life can be grand...