patricia emerson mitchell photography
the way I see the world
Autumn is my favorite season. I love the change in the light and air. I love rain, so I pray it comes soon and frequently. And I do celebrate my birthday in autumn and I happen to love that as well. (Every year is a gift. Every DAY is a gift, really.)
Today on my six + mile walk I stopped first for these flowers. When I looked them up I found out a common name is Autumn zephyrlily. How ’bout that?
Zephyranthes candida, 9.23.19
Dan is on his way to the Eastern Sierra as I type. Alas, I have students to teach, and simply couldn’t justify taking more time off this year. I will, however, dream of next year and look at last year’s photos.
Autumn in the Eastern Sierra, 10.9.17
Grass, Water, Trees, and Rocks, 10.8.17
It’s time for a walk, but first …
Leaning Aspens, 10.8.17
I’ll continue with this Looking Back series, since I currently am unable to look forward to an aspen trip this year. (But next year I am determined to go on one.)
Evening Sun on Aspens & Evergreens, 10.8.1
Color. It’s a toughie sometimes. What the camera sees (frequently tends to be bluer than what I see: for instance, snow isn’t white most of the time, it’s blue! But we see it as white.) what we see (usually more yellow and often a bit brighter as well — perhaps because my eyes adjust to the shade?), and then remembering and processing a photo to what I believe I saw … it’s a challenge. But I think this is what I saw …?!
Autumn Color (I), 10.8.17
There is a tree nearby that is a most amazing blazing color. The homeowner told me what she thought the tree was last year, and if I’m remembering correctly it’s an Autumn Blaze Maple. The name certainly fits.
December 1st Color, 12.1.16
I didn’t do as much with the fall color this year: I didn’t make it to the Eastern Sierra at all. I’ve been busy enough that my walks haven’t taken me to as many colorful areas. But of course I did a bit. With rain coming this weekend I might miss any more, so I’ll quickly post something I did manage this month.
Fall Leaves, 11.7.16
October Colors in the Eastern Sierra, 10.10.15
Autumn Leaves, 10.19.16