One of my favorite subjects to photograph is mushrooms. I just find all of them beautiful even in the midst of decay. The puffball starts out pure white. Over time, the decay starts to set in creating the signs of decay with various colors.
“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall”
F. Scott Fitzgerald
Today, September 23, 2015 is the first official day of autumn. The Autumnal Equinox actually started around 4:20 this morning. Here in Michigan, I have been seeing the signs of the upcoming fall season for the last couple of weeks. I noticed over the weekend (I was photographing an outdoor wedding) that the sun was setting sooner. From my understanding, we are losing about 2-4 minutes of daylight a day. Just another sign from nature, the cooler months are about to be ushered in.
The leaves are starting to show their brilliant last burst of color as the reds and orange become more visible by the day.
I also love this time of year for the mushrooms. As I walk through the woods, the mushrooms are appearing throughout the paths and on the stumps. Mushrooms remind me of fairies. I could spend all day walking around day dreaming about fantasy worlds. I love to photograph the mushrooms and fungus, and then return to my computer to write. The smallest sprouts sticking up through the ground or along a log can have the biggest impact on my imagination.
The weather was actually perfect for the first official day of autumn. The sun was shining brightly all day with temperatures around 77˚F. The night has brought a clear crisper sky to view the moon and stars. I am hoping the clear skies will last; I want to be able to see the Supermoon this weekend.
I hope everyone had a great first day of autumn.
Until next time….peace
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