On Sunday, not only did I get to watch Z try out her new dress*, I also spent some time trying to capture the fall colors. We had a break in the clouds that presented us with some actual sunshine, and I knew I needed to get my camera into action. I may not leave near a spectacular fall forest, but there are plenty of trees and plants getting ready for winter to come here in Chicago, putting on a display of their finest colors. Given how grey it has been in Chicago for most of October, I've been trying to find more ways to bring color back into my world. This is one of those times when I wish I had a dye studio and a better knowledge of dyeing -- I'd love to capture the fall colors in a fibery way.
Here are some of the displays that caught my attention:
It almost seemed like these fine, feathery leaves were slowly rusting away.
The brightest red, framing a pale green hidden treasure
Sunlight through faded Maple leaves.
So many colors in one place. This tree made me think of a torch, bright flames at the top.
The gold outline on these leaves was such a stunning contrast to the green centers. Some yellows and golds in fall are faded, this yellow was bright and bold.
Amazingly, while some trees are in full color change, and some have even lost most of their leaves, there are still others that have barely turned color at all. The foliage from my peonies is slowly yellowing and falling to the ground in preparation for hibernating for next year. All around me is the reminder that winter is coming, making all my woolly knitting projects seem much more appealing.
*Z and I appreciate all the kind words for both her and the dress. I, am smitten with both, but I think the special little girl makes the special little dress even more special.
Here are some of the displays that caught my attention:
It almost seemed like these fine, feathery leaves were slowly rusting away. The brightest red, framing a pale green hidden treasureSunlight through faded Maple leaves.So many colors in one place. This tree made me think of a torch, bright flames at the top.The gold outline on these leaves was such a stunning contrast to the green centers. Some yellows and golds in fall are faded, this yellow was bright and bold.Amazingly, while some trees are in full color change, and some have even lost most of their leaves, there are still others that have barely turned color at all. The foliage from my peonies is slowly yellowing and falling to the ground in preparation for hibernating for next year. All around me is the reminder that winter is coming, making all my woolly knitting projects seem much more appealing.
*Z and I appreciate all the kind words for both her and the dress. I, am smitten with both, but I think the special little girl makes the special little dress even more special.
I love the photos. It's been a rainy October here, so I am getting plenty of fall foliage but not enough dryness to rake it all up!
I love the first picture! It's such an evocative shot. Makes me think that those colors could be wonderful in a fair isle vest... hmm... just what I need another project!
I love the colors of fall. Your pictures do a nice job capturing some of the season's beauty.
Love Z's dress - 2 of my grandchildren have similar coloring & look good in bright yellow & orange - not many people do. And they both love orange. We spent a long weekend visiting them in Palo Alto & I was surprised to see the fall colors there (I guess I thought that they didn't lose leaves - kind of like southern Louisiana - this was our first visit in non-warm weather). I love fall colors but don't look good in them so now I can knit with colors I've never used before!