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A perfect fall evening

Today was the first day I didn't feel woefully depressed in a little over a week. It's been a lot of crying, sniffling, cold medications, and pleas to god. But something opened up today. While I still don't feel like I'm running on a full engine, it was a start, and it was a beautiful one.

I called a new friend, a recent transplant from the east coast, to join me on a photo-nerd-out-bike ride. The weather was beyond incredible for this time of year, skies clear, sun just at that setting spot. And while I still felt a bit out of it the whole time, my head slowly gaining stillness after illness, I was able to come in here and there and be IN the moment.

Here are my favorite shots from the evening....

...but first, I recommend you have a little ambiance going in the background while you take a gander. It sets the tone a little more eloquently you know?

Alessio Ballerini - Zeit Part One by Time Released Sound

fall frames the sky




and the sun kisses trees




there are so many colors




peaceful walks are had




on the other side of the creek, things are less busy




and there are places where calmer waters glide.




a bridge catches the eye




and so does yellow




rocks reach up high




and it all ends with a hazy ice cream sky.




On my way home, I stop for subterranean glow





and fall in love with old places I've known




one last listen to the creek's fall whisper





and then it's off to home I go.

Pun'kin

Absolutely love this! While I don't think I have the time to make something quite this elegant for halloween as I've got a hundred other projects to keep my hands busy, I may consider doing a tiny little pumpkin if time warrants.



Last year I made a jail pumpkin and a giant ship for my mother. What I really ought to carve time for is making a, from scratch, pumpkin pie! Mmmm mmm mmm.

Source: How to "No Carve" a Pumpkin