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Thursday, September 3, 2009
A late summer walk around the block
I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer, but it seems I have no choice in the matter. I'm rolling out of bed a little later each morning, wearing long sleeves to do morning chores in the cooler temperatures, and running out of daylight by 7:30. Here are some pictures from last night's walk around the block. The quality of the early evening light this time of year does help compensate for the fact that there is less of it.
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Just beautiful. Your views are awesome. I hear ya on the shorter days...not ready for that yet, but the heat can go away anytime now!
ReplyDeleteJust seems so peaceful!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the sunset photo!
ReplyDeleteRound the end of October, we'll be starting to have a fire, here in Indiana.
Cheryl in IN
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As always, gorgeous photos! We're just starting to get that fall feel here (which still looks like 90+ degrees and thundershowers - just less humidity!) Funny that various people all over the place are noting the start of fall all at once, just in varying degrees.
ReplyDeleteThe late summer golden light is very becoming to Smooch -- and actually to everything else that grows. It does feel like fall (when the temperature is less than 90 degrees), and it smells like fall with green chile roasting. I'm watching the tops of the Sandias -- when the golden Aspen leaves become visible, we know we're there.
ReplyDeleteI am not liking these cooler mornings either and less days of sunlight. Love your little walk around the block pictures.
ReplyDeleteBTW, which lens are you using? Love the depth of field it gives.
Nothing like following a happy pup out on a walk, with her tail waving like a flag. I like Smooch's 'badge of office', as well. I've been noticing the shorter days as well. We've been blessed with an unusually warm, dry summer, however, we're heading into several days of the grey skies and rain that we're known for up here in the Pacific Northwest. Personally, I hate it. Interested in having squatter on your property...? I don't take up much room...
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that last photo is stunning!!!
ReplyDeleteI sooo don't like the shorter days, no sunlight to play in after work and doing barn chores by lamplight ugh. I do agree about the quality of light though, it is quite undescribable here on the coast and I am witness to the most fabulous sunsets over the water for my drive home.
ReplyDeleteLove that last picture... sigh... so beautiful. Got to love just being able to have your views... really an amazing life you lead.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely enchanting..... once again, thanks for sharing your life and home with all of us...
ReplyDeleteThanks for the lovely photos! I really like the fall light, too - the angle changes how everything looks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! We're having cool nights and gorgeous sunny days. The geese are gathering in their big flocks. I can hear the crickets singing in the field out back. Fall is definitely here.
ReplyDeleteDVM's Wife, I used my 50mm 1.8 for these. I shoot in aperture mode most of the time, with the lens wide open.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I think it's just my imagination, sometimes I sure of it - the light starts to look different.
ReplyDeleteLooks like Smooch is enjoying the walk and I agree with everyone else .. that last picture is breath-taking!
ReplyDeleteI am also noticing the shorter days, which I really don't mind for now, and the cooler weather here is oh so nice. If it all stayed the way it is now I'd be happy, but that sure ain't gonna happen! Ooooh well ....
Gorgeous, 'specially the last one. Yup, it's fall here too. The light is fading fast, too many mornings in the 40's now. The vine maples are orange, a sure sign more cold and wet is to come.
ReplyDeleteIn San Francisco, summer is just starting: late August through early November is warm, no fog and summery. The summer months are our winter! In Sonoma, it's just hot, hot, hot. Your difference must be the altitude.
ReplyDeleteWe had our very first hint of Fall, just last week. I woke up and it was 68*! It hasn't been 68* since early May. It was amazing how hopeful it made me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures. Smooch is soooo photogenic.
Wonderful photos! Smooch looks beautiful and cute as always.
ReplyDeleteYou live in a gorgeous place! I would like to know which is the name of the beautiful ridge we can see on the #w4 picture. Looks the mountain is located behind your house, is that right? What a view!
Sonia, the ridge you see behind my house is called Chupadera Mesa - it's about 2 miles away.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful evening stroll and of course Smooch is the perfect model, as always.
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda! Really your view to the ridge is very beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures. I just smooch. He is always alert. Great sunset picture in particular.
ReplyDeletethey are all wonderful.. but the last one..wow!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful walk. You are exactly right about the lighting, and the last picture takes my breath away.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous dog, and that last photo you posted is one of my favourites this week, its tremendous.
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend.
Guy
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