I stand still. A leaf falls, slowly twirling downwards to land on a fallen log. A cool wind sighs in the treetops. The sun streams through the branches, but it cannot completely warm the air any longer.
We arrive at McKenzie Bight. Light filters through tired green to sparkle on the water. One hardy soul swims around the point. "He must be crazy," we think. "Or very brave."
Mosses and grass flourish now. A bit of rain works wonders although the waterfall is still dry. The filtered light beyond the moss captures the palette of this late September afternoon.
A toadstool springs up from under a dry leaf. On such a golden day it would have been a crime to stay indoors.
Linking with Mosaic Monday, hosted by Judith of Lavender Cottage, and with Through My Lens, hosted by Mersad.
Beautiful collage and lyrical post...
ReplyDeleteHow I wish I could see this for myself, Lorrie. Please keep on posting on these magical places and writing these words that whisper beauty and mystery.
ReplyDeleteLove the dappled shadows and the gorgeous trees and close ups of leaves and fungi. Have a good week ahead.
ReplyDeleteLoVery. Did you get down on hands and knees for those photos😉
ReplyDeleteBeautiful images... Many textures.. I am sure there were peaceful sounds of little waves and the breeze in the dry leaves.
ReplyDeleteWe are suddenly missing our swallows and house martins... There is a sort of silence of absence, but the robin is taking centre stage now :)
Autumn is moving on quietly.
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ReplyDeletePoetry! Stunning piece with beautiful pictures and lovely words. What a fabulous place you live.
ReplyDeleteSuch a wonderful lyrical way of words describing your lovely pictures. Autumn creeps in slowly and all of a sudden the leaves seem to have changed colour. I look forward to seeing many more of your great pictures. Enjoy the week ahead.
ReplyDeleteA really amazing place to hike and take pictures.
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A nice cool walk surrounded by such beauty sounds divine. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty walk. Lovely nature scenes. Gorgeous images and mosaic! Wishing you a happy day and new week ahead!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I like your words about the trees being a 'tired green'. They are indeed getting tired and starting to change here too. Have a beautiful week.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos...stunning bokeh in pic # 2! What beautifully worded descriptions...I almost felt like I was there :)
ReplyDeleteUh...that would be pic# 3 :)
ReplyDeleteperhaps he was a merman :)
ReplyDeleteLovely photos again! Loved the one of the stream.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning Lorrie! I feel as though I am experiencing exactly what you are describing. Beautiful post! xx
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Hope you have a lovely week!
ReplyDeleteYour walk is just gorgeous! How I would love a walk such as this. You live in such beautiful country.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! You live in a beautiful place!
ReplyDeleteDeanna
So glad you didn't stay inside and miss all the wonders along your path!
ReplyDeleteAutumn changes can be sudden or subtle but always brings a beauty to cherish. Your photos show it well!
ReplyDeleteLovely narrative to go along with this post. All your photos are gorgeous and herald the changing season. I just can't pick a favorite. I love them all, from the mosaic to the mushroom.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photo's Lorrie and what a wonderful pace.
ReplyDeleteWhat a heavenly place. Love the photos, especially that of the toadstool.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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Oh yes, one of the best times of the year to be outdoors with a camera. A fantastic shot and angle of the toadstool.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to Mosaic Monday.
Beautiful post Lorrie........love your collage.....
ReplyDeleteWe are having wonderful autumn weather here too, such an energy boost!
Wonderful photos and collage, Lorrie!
ReplyDeleteThe third photo with its gorgeous light and colours is also my favourite.
The temperatures have gone down here too. Last night it was only one degree above zero. It's soon time to carry pelargoniums indoors for the night.
Have a lovely new week!
nice words and photos, the toadstool popping up is amazing
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much love...
On such a lovely day, certainly a crime to be inside missing it all.
ReplyDeleteSo glad for the chance to see these beauties, Lorrie!
Brenda
What a lovely walk! I love the closer look at the moss and the fungi.
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