Wednesday, October 14, 2015

a country weekend, autumn




 I rarely get to the country at the peak of fall colors,
always a little early or a little late. 
But this year it couldn't have been more beautiful. 


 Mesmerizing, inviting reverie and giddy moments,
fleeting glimpses of the profound.
Nature. Earth.




The backroads of upstate New York ablaze.


For the first time, I saw the changing color of the ferns, 
how lovely they are.
Our property is shady and damp, filled with ferns, 
so why haven't I ever taken this in before?
I could study this landscape for the rest of my life 
and never see it all.






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  1. Vintage JaneOctober 14, 2015 at 1:01 PM

    Gosh, what stunning colours ... just beautiful.

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  2. Town and Country GalsOctober 14, 2015 at 1:11 PM

    Jen,
    there's nothing more beautiful then the fall colors in New England! Your photos are lovely and do them justice! Just been catching up on your posts, your paintings are gorgeous, congratulations on being in those 2 galleries!
    Rebecca
    PS. If you want to catch up on the girls, I posted some current pics on my fall post, the one before my latest post on Halloween.

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:26 AM

      Thanks, Rebecca! So glad you stopped by-I look forward to seeing the girls and your always fun decorations.

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  3. ParnassusOctober 14, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    Hello Jennifer, I was worried that this year I might miss your wonderful Catskill fall photos--they have become an institution for me! Also, I know what you mean about nature always presenting something new--even familiar scenes or plants that have been examined before have new secrets to offer.
    --Jim

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:28 AM

      That's so nice, Jim--it means a lot to me. I've been debating whether to post the Rilke poem Autumn, which I've done every year.

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  4. Chronica DomusOctober 14, 2015 at 4:27 PM

    Such beautiful photographs you share today, thank you. It has been a dream of mine to get out and see the famous autumn colors of New England. Until I do, I shall live vicariously through your photography. Utterly charming!

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  5. Rubye JackOctober 14, 2015 at 9:51 PM

    Totally gorgeous.
    Maybe they didn't change so drastically in previous years? It's funny how we seem to only be able to be present for a finite number of beautiful things.

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:30 AM

      I honestly think that I just saw them as part of the larger landscape, but not for themselves, though I suppose it's possible that I missed the place between green and brown. I feel like every year I am fine tuning my lens a bit, seeing more.

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  6. leaves on the Raney TreeOctober 15, 2015 at 3:26 AM

    I love the photo of the ferns and all the colors surrounding them.

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:31 AM

      Thanks, Karen. I found the clusters of yellowing ferns enchanting.

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  7. roughterrain craneOctober 15, 2015 at 8:11 AM

    Now you are in splendor of 2015 autumn. Nature gives us many marvelous things every year. You got them earlier than I. Enjoy the time and take care not to catch a cold. lol

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  8. MadeliefOctober 15, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Your countryside looks spectacular with it's autumn palette!

    Have a lovely day Jen!

    Madelief x

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  9. Susan ~ Southern FascinationsOctober 15, 2015 at 5:34 PM

    Jen... Your photos... And colors are splendid. We are not so far along down our way. The ferns are wonderful... However, the ones on my front porch, not do much when this happens! Happy Fall!

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks, Susan. Hope you are enjoying some nice cool days.

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  10. flwrjaneOctober 15, 2015 at 8:42 PM

    You keep posting and I'll study right alongside you. Fall, I've decided, is my favorite season.

    xo J

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    1. JenOctober 15, 2015 at 9:56 PM

      Me too. Spring is pretty great, but inconsistent. Fall is brisk and moody and golden.

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  11. patio garden furnitureOctober 16, 2015 at 5:18 AM

    Just beautiful! And your photos are stunning. Totally gorgeous. Keep posting!

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  12. AnonymousOctober 16, 2015 at 6:08 AM

    this looks stunning!

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  13. AmeliaOctober 16, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Breathtaking! We're not there yet so I now I get to enjoy it twice, your gorgeous photos and reality.

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  14. AnonymousOctober 20, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Hi Jen,
    I was there (Arlington, Belmont, Winchester, Cambridge) from 9/22 to 10/6 so caught the earlier of the changing leaves. And even that was magnificent! I'd like to return this week to Mt. Auburn Cemetery to see those Champion trees in full color. We found Winslow Homer's grave & placed some small rocks & seashells in homage to a great master. Thought of you then. Love your pix and post. Best,
    Diane Back in Denver now

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    1. JenOctober 21, 2015 at 7:22 PM

      Can you believe I've never been to Mt; Auburn? Shame on me! I'll have to rectify that.

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    2. AnonymousOctober 22, 2015 at 5:11 PM

      Oh, I think you would enjoy it greatly. So much Mass. & New England history is represented. And there are many large, fine traditional statues. Quite charming. I also got to Mass. Audubon's Habitat in Belmont for the 1st time. So beautiful!
      Best,
      Diane in Rainy Denver

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    3. JenOctober 25, 2015 at 2:27 PM

      Thanks, Diane. I will make it a point to get there.

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  15. rachelOctober 24, 2015 at 8:16 AM

    We're very ferny here too, so I particularly enjoyed your glorious trees instead!

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  16. AliciaOctober 27, 2015 at 2:40 AM

    Beautiful colours Jen!

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  17. JoannaNovember 1, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    Don't you think that Instagram has helped with seeing things? I have really begun to notice the smallest changes, and definitely spend longer looking in just one place - it is something I never would have thought possible!

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    1. JenNovember 2, 2015 at 8:52 PM

      I agree, Joanna. I think that I am seeing much more!

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  18. AutumnNovember 3, 2015 at 12:34 PM

    gorgeous gorgeous colours. i'm glad you took the chance to see the ferns change.

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    1. JenNovember 18, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Now I see them everywhere! It's funny how that happens, and they are gorgeous.

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  19. AnneNovember 7, 2015 at 11:53 AM

    Ahh, the amazing eastern autumns! Even though I know we're spoiled here in CA with such a benign climate, I still do envy you the crisp fall days and beauty of the Catskills!

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    1. JenNovember 18, 2015 at 1:44 PM

      Anne! Nice to see you. What are you up to?

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