Appalachian Fall – Page 4 – LLOYD'S LENS PHOTOGRAPHY LLC

Sassafras. The Tree Of Flame

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My favorite tree is “all of them”. Excluding tree of heaven of course. But sassafras is is definitely at the top of the favorites list. In my mind it’s an absolute embodiment of the Fall season. The various shapes of it’s leaves and beautiful spectrum of colors take me back to magical times when the best thing on earth was a huge pile of leaves to jump into. The sweet aroma of sassafras tea that was freshly brewed from a few segments of sassafras roots was ( and still is ) better than anything found in a plastic bottle at your local big box store. In fact they can’t even legally sell us the real thing because they say it might cause cancer. Some experts disagree but I digress. The sassafras leaves are almost at their peak color and the range of yellow, orange and red on the same tree makes it like a cozy fire that warms the soul through the eyes. The oaks and maples are certainly not without their own beauty but sassafras is special.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

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One The Edge Of Transformation

Color Photography, Landscapes

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The crisp morning air brings the scent of rain mingled with the earthy aroma of fallen leaves as I look at back of Kanawha Falls. I’ve learned that the little clump of trees that cling to the rocks below the overflow dam are a pretty accurate indicator of what the season of color will bring. They’re among the first to change color and the more leaves they have when they change, the better the colors will be in the surrounding area. Of course the rain and wavelength of light also play a huge role in the show but these tend to tell us what to expect.

The Appalachian Fall is as beautiful as the Spring. To me it seems like the setting sun leaves a little bit of itself on the leaves every day until they all finally drop. Tones of gold and amber blend together with shades of crimson to make the mountains into a living sunset. If you live in the right spots those colors will reflect into your open window and transform your room as well. And the smell of Fall is more than rain and leaves. The smoke from wood burning stoves and fireplaces drift through the hills and you can easily envision the owner of that harth sipping coffee by the firelight on an early morning. Perhaps as a moment of reflection before putting on those boots and heading out for a long scouting hike to prepare for hunting season. The aroma of Autumn is also the canning of beans and other garden favorites throughout the day and a steaming bowl of chili in the evening. It’s a great day to be alive and living in the mountains.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

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Finding Providence On A Gray Day

Color Photography, wildlife

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The distant thunder of the CSX line on the opposite side of the river echoes throughout the Kanawha Valley. The pristine white snow has given way to the typical cold rain of late Fall. Officially, Winter is not for another two weeks and yet the damp chill of the oncoming season already grips my bones. “It’s only a small thing that’s common to all of mankind” I tell myself as I search for the wonderment of creation that certainly exists in this place. Then I spotted the bright leaves of a sweet gum seedling. The bold colors stand out against a gray climate in total defiance of the melancholy weather. The cheer of the eyes brings enough joy to the heart that the warmth of a touched soul drives out the previous chill. It seems that the Good Lord himself has saw it fit to paint a warm flame into nature’s canvas. The valiant sprout burns with vibrant life in spite of the long nights and cold days. The gentle flame from God’s palette was enough to return hope to day and remind me that brighter days are returning soon. For the new light is born on the first day of winter and sorrow is always delivered with hope. It really just depends on what you choose to focus on.

Stay positive when things look dark and trust in providence.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

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A Few Moments Of Morning Tranquility

Color Photography, Landscapes

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Here in this place where Earth, Air and Sky meld the outside world fades into the echoes of the changing breeze. The once vibrant wildflowers are now loaded with seeds that bring the small songbirds to the water’s edge. The tiny chickadee calls out with his big voice as does the Carolina wren. Though unseen their joyful songs spread out across the pond and fill the hills with beautiful music. The occasional flash of red among dense brushes let’s me know that the Cardinal is also having breakfast in the thicket. Eventually the geese pass through silently holding their necks in graceful archs. The breeze kicks up once more collecting small bits of down from the cattails on the unseen banks. The flurry of airborn seed is reminiscent of a small snowstorm as dormant life is carried to unknown destinations to begin anew in spring. Taking one last breath of the crisp air and filling myself with the surrounding peace I know it’s time to move on and leave the serene pond for a new destination of my own.

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The Rhythm Of Change

Color Photography, Landscapes

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Cool winds rustle the golden leaves along the quiet country lane. I tread softly as I walk through litter listening for the tell tale sounds of scampering feet among the boles. Off in the distance I hear the warning of my quarry. Two slow squawks followed by a quick bark. The universal signal that mankind has entered the forest. I look up just in time to see a bushy tail dart behind the tree tops and vanish into the wilderness. You can almost never surprise a squirrel. In response to his alarm a downy woodpecker emerged from a hidden perch and rocketed out of sight. It’s just me and the wind now. Any other animals have heeded that squawking and ran for cover. The ever present breeze plays with the golden foliage making it flutter and dance to the soft rhythm of changing climate. The tempo builds as the creator directs from above and one by one the golden leaves take flight to complete the cycle of their dance in the air only to end with a gentle touchdown along the edges of the road. The breeze comes to a lull for a moment and then a sudden crescendo of gales picks the leaves back up and sweeps them away for the next performance. The natural life is never truly still for long. The world is ever changing in a great cycle of renewal and it is up to us to learn our part in the dance. Once we do that we can see that what may have seemed to be chaos was simply an order of complexity not yet appreciated.

Take a deep breath and give into the rhythm and listen to God’s voice in your heart and he will always guide your steps in this dance.

Good night friends and be blessed throughout your days.

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