Farewell, Until Spring

   I was actually at work when I found this gem. I had my camera with me but I had forgotten my tripod. I took shot after shot and couldn't get a one without it being blurred to some degree. I knew that this was a subject that wouldn't last long, so I just had to keep trying. Finally, after many tries I managed to capture this wonderful display of nature's magic.
   Simple and yet complex, this method of reproduction is just one of nature's many wonders. These seeds were being pulled away by the winds as I continued shooting. Sometimes one at a time and then at other times many would set sail as a hefty gust of wind picked them up and carried them away to their new homes. There, many will take root and become bearers of seeds just like the one that they came from, continuing the cycle of life.
   Some people may not even look twice at something like this. I however, can't help but to be fascinated by these special moments in time. These things happen all around us, all of the time and they're there for us to enjoy , if we would only stop to look. This is another example of why I love photography. It's being there in the moment with nothing else on your mind except what is in front of you and your camera. For me it just doesn't get any better than that.

Over and Through the Autumn Leaves

   This is my favorite shot of the Autumn colors that I photographed this year. Many people have complimented as well as commented on how much they enjoyed it. This is a road in the Pine Mountain State Park in Pineville, Ky. I was driving down from the top and as I came to this spot in the road I knew this was it. I knew that I had to try to capture what my eyes were seeing.
   The way in which the leaves littered the road as the light shined through the trees and onto the leaves was truly gorgeous. I had been practicing shots with leading lines in the composition (lines that guide the viewers eyes through the frame) and the twisting roadway was a perfect example of this great technique. I was so thrilled that it had turned out exactly as I had planned. Personally this shot is fun to look at, as my eyes are drawn over and through the Autumn leaves.

Adaptation

   I wanted to capture the feeling of this cold morning last winter. I was unsure of how to capture it until I came across this cow in a nearby pasture. The thick frost on the ground as well as the cow, describes just how bone chilling this morning really was. It also shows just how well some animals can adapt and survive in their environment. The extreme and harsh conditions in which some animals can thrive is truly magnificent.and impressive. So come this winter as you are driving along in your warm and cozy car, take a look in the surrounding country side and see what great displays of adaptation you can see.