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I’ve been out a few times since my last post photographing fall color. The trees are peaking in some areas and slowly turning in others, but this year is gorgeous compared to last year.
Here’s a look at Slide Mountain from a hill above the Carson River. The Cottonwoods lining the river are lovely in their autumn colors.
A little further up the road I stopped and got out of my car to look behind me. I had to walk back a ways to get this shot, but I think it was worth it.
The river is very low right now.
I signed myself up for still life Season’s course that started on Monday. I’ve been playing with tablescapes since. If I get a composition I love I’ll share. 😀
I hope you’re all having a good week and staying healthy, and busy.
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Very pretty scenes and compositions. Most here focus their attention on the aspens but the cottonwoods ar also beautiful and turn a bit after the aspens.
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I didn’t know about the Cottonwoods until I moved here. Most complain about them in the Summer because of all the cotton floating around and landing in their yards, but I sure like them in the Fall!
Thank you so much, Denise! 😀
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I keep staring at that river. Thank you!
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Oh how fortunate you had the urge to walk back to that river scene, Deborah. It’s a truly gorgeous scene and excellent photo. Thanks for sharing this autumnal scene with us.
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Beautiful! I always love to see rivers!
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Thank you so much, Kendall! Me too.
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Welcome!
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These are beautifully composed, Deborah, well done!!
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Thank you so much, Donna! 😃
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Dearest Deborah,
What a lovely photos of the best autumn colors and views imaginable.
Enjoy them while it lasts!
Hugs,
Mariette
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Thank you so much, Mariette! xx
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You are right, Deborah, this year is gorgeous compared to last year, around here, too. The low river, reflections and Fall colours are breathtaking! Thank you for sharing. You stay safe, too.🙂
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Thank you so much, Erica! I’m glad you’re having wonderful Fall color up there too!
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Those yellows are so vibrant! It looks like there is that fall crispness in the air. I feel like our leaves are falling faster than they should!! My yard is already covered.
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That was us last year, Amy. The leaves just fell off before reaching their full potential in color.
Thank you so much for the lovely comment! I hope you have a great weekend!
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The term tablescape is new to me. Let’s hope you also find it an ablescape
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Beautiful pics! The colors are glorious!
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Thank you, Janis! It’s been a great year for autumn colors here.
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So gorgeous, Deborah. Yes, that shot was definitely worth it. I don’t see any colors yet, but the highs have still been in the upper 80s… As with summer, this year fall is hotter than normal. But the mild winter is worth it. Hugs on the wing.
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Thank you, Teagan! It’s turning cold here. Freezing temps in the night expected tonight and only a high of 58 degrees yesterday! There’s a cold wind heading our way.
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I’m tickled to hear you are taking a still life class~can’t wait to see some paintings! 🙂
The image you share of the trees reflecting in the river is stunning.
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Thank you, Melissa! It’s a photography still life course, but it could translate to painting easily I suppose.
Your WP blog site comes up empty when I click on it. Did you stop posting here?
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I did take that one down because it wasn’t doing what I wanted it to do. When I did I discovered there was an old one lurking in the background so I’ve been experimenting with that before letting people know about it. I’ve been surprised that a few have, inquisitive souls that they are. I can never get a link to work but if you do a search just on melissabluefineart on WP I believe it comes up.
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It says it’s no long available.
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This is a beautiful shot and shows the glory of fall colour!
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Thank you so much, Joanne! That’s a lovely comment.
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Whoa, you have a real Fall Deborah! Stunning! Here, haven;t seen one yellow leaf yet, so it’s going to be “worse” than in CA. Am not anymore counting on snow. If I get homesick, I saved the pics from Pioneer:)
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🙂 Well, there are lots and lots of wildflowers there and around the area. I follow a man who lives in Austin and he posts flowers everyday…of the wild sort not store bought or cultivated!
Every time I drive by Pioneer and your old street I think of you so your ears should ring. Just last week I went by it twice and thought of you both times! 🥰
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These are lovely shots! Fall colours this year have been a treat.
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They have been haven’t they! Thank you, Belinda!
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Love the colors in both but the shot with the river is so inviting. Well worth walking back for. I did a bit of that on Mt. Lemmon on Saturday even though they have lots of pullout spots.
janet
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I wish there were more pullouts, but there’s really nowhere to go. 😀
Thank you so much, Janet! Mother Nature is having a beautiful fall show here this year.
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Beautiful colors & comp, Deborah! Sorry I’ve been absent lately; just returned last night from a month on the road visiting Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado & just passed into New Mexico and Utah. Chasing their fall colors and some Wilbur missed some wildlife shots by being in the wrong place or not camera ready. Lot of colors b passed peak in some areas but we also found some great colors while traveling closed to wildfires in Montana and Colorado. Long trip, lots of driving and seeing many unmasked people in the NPs.
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Dali came up a couple of weeks ago and mentioned that he thought you were in Montana. It sounds like an epic trip!
I’m looking forward to seeing all the images you made. Drive safely and say Hi to your Mrs. and S-i-L if she’s with you too for me please!
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Thanks, Deborah. We’re back safely and will be looking at the photos we captured to share.
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Beautiful photos, Deborah. The river shot is spectacular. (Well so is the mountain shot.)
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Thank you so much, John! The river is quite pretty now.
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Too bad it is so low.
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I know!
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Those colours and bright light! Wonderful. The second picture certeinaly was worth the hike back. I’m looking forward to your tablescapes.
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Thank you so much, Peter! The walk back was due to very few pullouts on the 2 lane road I was on.
Thank you for your support re; the still life class. I’m lacking creativity in this genre so it’s not something I do often. I’m starting over today with something new. I hope I like it better than what I’ve come up with so far.
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I like the lines in the first picture, but then the colours in the second one are simply gorgeous.
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Thank you so much, Pit! The band or ribbon of color lining the river is lovely isn’t it, but the reflections in the river is quite something to see. I am so glad we live near the water.
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We live near the Pedernales, but – unfortunately – it’s really low. Well, as is yours, isn’t it?
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It is. All the snow is melted on the mountains. Is that Spanish and pronounced Ped-er-nal-lays or close to that?
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If I remember correctly, it’s “Purd-nah-liss”. And yes, it’s Spanish in origin, from the word for flint [found in the river bed].
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Ah! Thanks!
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I really like these, Deborah. Seeing the mountains in the background in that first image adds so much. It’s like an element of strength that supports the photo. The second photo, what can I say. Brilliant colors, river, reflections – you’re pushing all my buttons.
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Thank you so much, Dan! It is a towering element of strength isn’t it? Despite its name which it got from a huge mountain slide. I’m not sure if it was rock, snow or what but you see the scar there. That’s part of the Carson Spur in the Eastern Sierras.
I love living near the river! A real river with trees! In San Jose there’s a river but I never found anywhere this pretty along it, and I tried! It was a little river as rivers go too. Not too much water.
I love the colors, and reflections too. I’m glad you like the images, Dan!
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Rivers are my favorite form of water.
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Beautiful shots. It’s a lovely day in your neighborhood, friend.
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Thank you so much, Judy! 🥰
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