A few autumn images I'm intending to use as inspiration: First a leaf from the sumac tree - such an amazing pinky-red (I feel a dyeing session coming on!)

and a picture of a spray from the same tree, showing the contrast with the underside of the leaves:
The effect of the dewy cobwebs onthe leaves fascinates me:

And I'm also fascinated by the colours and shapes in this plane-tree bark:

Couldn't resist the horse-chestnut:

And I love the light and general mistiness in this one:

And finally a close-up of a passion-flower which I couldn't resist, with its amazing shapes and patterns:
Glorious photos and it reall IS a special time of year !
ReplyDeleteyes its a wonderful season! I love the colours of autumn and there are many inspirations!
ReplyDeleteI love that sumac. I used one on an art quilt altar last year -- it's on my flickr page at
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Wonderful pictures! I also love the autuumn with its colours, but I love also the rainy, cold days, because then I have time to sew.
ReplyDeleteSumac - is there a more gorgeous tree when it goes red? On Friday on the way to work I stood under a sumac and looked up through the glowing leaves to the blue, blue sky -- with half a moon still hanging there, framed by contrails. It was hard to tear away from this magic and get on with the ordinaryness of the workday.
ReplyDeletewow- those sumac leaves are something! thanks for sharing all your fall inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWonderful photos, taken with an artist's eye!
ReplyDeleteWow, your photos (and this one especially) are amazing!
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