While many people around the world are now watching their gardens grow and looking ahead to harvest time - we in remote Alaska are watching the grasses on the forest floor change from summer greens, to browns, as they wither away and die. A sure sign that we are in the early stages of autumn. (Best viewed large)

I like the following descriptive quote regarding fall . . .

“It looked like the world was covered in a cobbler crust of brown sugar and cinnamon.”

― Sarah Addison Allen

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I see the Light,

used Filter Forge, Photoshop, Pixabay

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Red Kite

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A black-crowned juvenile night heron... the sum of two images

A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.

- Zen Shin

( I am so starved for color at this time of year, and I can't wait to see the first wildflower poke it's little head up in the forest, and greet me with a color other than winter white. I will tread lightly so as not to destroy any potential blooms in my path. I have a tremendous reverence for the flora and fauna in my boreal forest. It is the beauty of nature that feeds my soul. )

Initially I contemplated a minimalist approach with just the bird on the lamp post... but going through my images of water reflections I felt this is a good fill for the negative space.

Posted for Sliders Sunday--Post Processed to the Max!

HSS!

Model: www.deviantart.com/twilitesmuse/art/Through-the-Forest-28...

An old manipulation that never got posted. Have you ever had a dream of being chased and no matter how fast you run, you just can't run fast enough? I usually try to wake myself up when I have a dream like this.

Have a great weekend and sweet dreams dear friend!

Looks better in Large. Hit F11 and then the "L" key or click on

the photo.

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Two snowshoe hares greet each other in the wee hours of the morning.

This old barn is up to its neck in snow, and waits patiently for spring to arrive.

I photographed the barn early this morning, after another night of snowfall.

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Summer-time

Used: Photoshop - Filter Forge - Pixabay

Vase in dark colors,

used: Filter Forge, Photoshop

A curious tree trunk modified to look like a creature

A beautiful September morning in Alaska reminds me of that old song "September Morn" sung by Neil Dimond.

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I managed to sneak my camera lens into the center of an artificial autumn bouquet, and found berries smaller than a 1/4 of an inch. With the right lighting, it looked like I was surrounded by a magical Lilliputian world.

I uploaded this image to include in my "White" album series... previously 'Explored' under "garussell11", this image will be included in other groups only if invited.

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