Effervescence

radiant energy lengthens the shortening days colors with effervescence Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L; RAW Image Post Aperture 3.6 and Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-10-28-EOS-9145 - Dahlia (36/91)

Monkey Stump

parking lot at some time a shrub was cut down without knowing a new life was created imagination Apple iPhone 6s; Image Post Mac Photos & Tonality 1.4.2 2018-10-14-iOS-IMG_0520 - Garden Dahlia 91 Days of Autumn (22/91)

Abstract Vulnerability

dahlia blooms colors and shapes abstracts Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-10-13-EOS-9051 - Garden Dahlia 91 Days of Autumn (21/91)

Wintering Over

brown clematis leaves and vines transformation to winter looking sad until spring arrives Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Mac Photos & Intensify 1.2.3 2018-10-11-EOS-9026 - Garden Clematis Leaf 91 Days of Autumn (19/91)

Tickseed Dance

here and there a tickseed bloom reminders of spring dances through the fall Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Mac Photos & Intensify 1.2.3 2018-10-04-EOS-8013 - Garden Clematis Leaf 91 Days of Autumn (20/91)

Assembly of the Spongos

fungus along the base of the tree stump a world of their own but it is their own random and grouped significant in taking final care of the dead Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Mac Photos & Tonality 1.4.2 2018_10_07_EOS_9018 - Garden Fungus 91 Days of Autumn (17/91)

Abstract Lepidoptera

abstract shallow depth of field a moth wanders within the nectar a world within a world Canon EOS 5D Mark II; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Mac Photos & Tonality 1.4.2 2018-09-04-EOS-7409 - Garden Moth 91 Days of Autumn (18/91)

Elegance of Autumn

while the leaves turn the color reminds us of spring and hope elegance and dignity of the approaching winter Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro @ f/2.8; Image Post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-10-04-EOS-9017 - Garden Dahlia 91 Days of Autumn (16/91)

Ends Become Beginnings

amongst the fields seed pods open waiting for the the winds to scatter Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-30-EOS-7904 - Shenandoah National Park 91 Days of Autumn (8/91)

Yellow Beam

yellow symmetry radiate from an open heart seen and unseen Handheld Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW HDR Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-28-EOS-7865 91 Days of Autumn (6/91)

Dances of Grasses

sounds of the wind rolling from and over the edges of what can be seen grasses dance trees sway nature’s meditation empath’s retreat Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW HDR Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-25-EOS-7834 - Manassas Battlefield 91 Days of Autumn (5/91)

Ekhinos Dream

white petals fade longest days shorten retreat then a winter's dream Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro Lens; Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-26-EOS-7854 - Echinacea 91 Days of Autumn (4/91)

Pursuit of Pleasure

it is about now following from branch to branch allowing autumnal Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L; RAW Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-25-EOS-7778 - Viceroy 91 Days of Autumn (3/91)

If Noticed

rains being autumn details of leaves and water not looking just seeing only if noticed iPhone 6s; Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-24-iOS-IMG_0506 - willow leaf 91 Days of Autumn (2/91)

Cycles: Beginning of an End

the first day of autumn the last of the summer blooms fanfare of rain and cloudiness equal parts of sun and night setting roots to protect from the cold the beginning of an end for a beginning Canon 5D Mark II; Canon EF 100mm 2.8L Macro Lens; RAW Image post Affinity Photo 1.6.7 2018-09-23-EOS-7692 - Clematis 91 Days of Autumn (1/91)

Clematis Study #33

play with light break rules emphasize relationships the essence of the bloom Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro; RAW Image post in Affinity Photo 1.6.7--Exposure Bias +3.0 2018-05-27-EOS-5619

Yellow

It was here that I decided to take a break from Photography Not forever, but for a while My art focused on my other interests of painting and music A sabbatical is a good thing It is a step back with the question of what am I doing--where am I going... As with all things in life... Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens; RAW Image post in Affinity Photo 1.6.7 (112/365) 2018-04-23-EOS-5143.CR2

Awakening

from last year's planting seeds blown by the winter's wind surprise and reward of spring Canon EOS M; Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro Lens; RAW Image(s) Focus Merged and post in Affinity Photo 1.6.7 (111/365) 2018-04-21-EOS-5100 FM Purple Columbine - Focus Merge.jpg

Follow the Sun

follow the sun each pass marks the journey impermanent life iPhone 6s; image post in Intensify 1.2.3 and Aperture 3.6 (202/365) 2017_07_21_IMG_2192

Balloon Flower

Purple Balloon Flower in the garden. Contrasts with a black and white background. One of seven autumn flowers in Japan. iPhone 6s; image post in iOS Color Splash on iPad Pro with Apple Pencil, then Aperture 3.6 (201/365) 2017_07_20_IMG_0345.JPG