Friday, September 16, 2011

AUTUMN SPLENDOR

Autumn...dear Autumn...how I love thee...days with warmth...and skies of blue...fields now scattered with the glow of goldenrod... the brown faces of sunflowers cast up towards the sun...morning songbirds have vacated, left behind are the birds of black... the faint hoot of an owl
is heard deep in the wood...squirrels are busily stockpiling their winter fare...

flowers are bidding a fond farewell...

their brilliance fades with each passing day...


their job is complete...



the torch has been passed...it is now the season of "pumpkin moonshine" and all things that go bump in the night...

19 comments:

Larkrise garden girl said...

What gorgeous photos's I love everything. Such pretty eye candy. Cheri

Julia said...

So true. The changes are coming fast and I can feel it in my bone.

Beautiful words to describe the ending of summer and the beginning of fall. JB

Emily said...

Your garden is beautiful. I love the pitch fork in the flower bed. Fall is a beautiful time, my favorite.

acorn hollow said...

We are all bundled up tonight. I am fighting the weather change this year. I just filled our oil tank I think that is why yikes!!!

Holly Hills Primitives said...

How true it is! I love fall most of all. Wish I could see what it was like in Maine! Have a great weekend, Dawn

Jacque. said...

I love fall, but it does mean that winter is coming and I really do not like winter. But, love reading your post and viewing the photos.

The Barn Door said...

I'm just not ready for the season of things that go bump in the night! Don't want summer to be over yet, but alas, it is!!

Janice said...

You've really captured the transition from summer to fall which is happening right now. Today I saw the first pumpkins at the market...looking so radiant in all their orange glory.

I'm almost ready to get into the swing of things.

Margaret said...

I share your sentiments..Autumn is an amazing time. Beautiful post!

from me to thee......... said...

I so love this time of year....here in Indiana, my black eyed Susan's are long gone, only thing left blooming are the zinnia's.

Kim said...

Great photos. I love the wreath with the crow. Did you make it?
The weather turned very fallish yesterday. I love it!

Terry Golson said...

Finally, your favorite time of year! Did you get a frost last night? It was almost-frost weather here.

Rock River Stitches said...

Great photos!!! I'm not ready for colder weather. Love your wheat wreath with the crow!

Tammy

My Farmhouse Kitchen said...

i have been in a "blog slump" and YOU just perked me up with this...the BEST thing i have seen all day !!!! I LOVE IT....

happy to stop by today, my friend

sending love from california
kary and teddy
xx

Anonymous said...

Love your post... I always enjoy the subtle shift of seasons... you've captured it well!

Eve said...

You have such a talent for words Julie. What a wonderful post!

Rugs and Pugs said...

You always post the most beautiful pictures. Thank you!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Anonymous said...

We were in the Camden area this weekend, enjoying the sun and sea. I was thinking of you and Winslow Homer, hope all is well.

Unknown said...

I think I enjoy visiting Dog Trot Farm at fall most of all. It's always fun to stop by but there's just something special about fall here. : )

~Andrea