A slow Saturday, with warmer temps than expected and almost no air movement, which allowed for a bit of a walk in the woods. Unfortunately, the fog we’d been having on the previous mornings did not carry over, which was a shame as I was hoping to get some interesting shots, as I had managed to take on the way into the office, earlier in the week.
Of course, when I first posted that on X, I was compelled to point out that a foggy morning makes it much easier to pretend we live somewhere pretty!
One of the first things, on the walk, was this close view.
Note that the skies were still overcast, so the deep tones really stood out in many areas. It played well with the occasional appearance of trees that have moved into autumn leaf changes.
Some, when taken from “behind,” almost looked like stained glass.
Beyond this, a couple of longer-ranged views presented great opportunities.
A bit of post-production tinkering also pulled a bit of blue sky out of one of the long shots, allowing for an excellent reflection images, as well.
Along the path, the occasional glimmer offered, as the sun broke through from time to time, cast the pine needle and leaf floor of the woods with warming streaks of light.
As often found in this particular patch of woodlands, the shelf-like fungal growths also provide for some interesting shots, as well.
Although the air was heavy, with the slightest of breeze only felt when standing at the water’s edge, we made the full circuit and made our way back to the car. As always, time spent in the woods was recharging, nonetheless, and a great reminder that everything in life is part of a path that we follow, regardless of whether or not we know the stops along the way.
At least here, the path is far more beautiful than, for instance, the one that takes me to the office, for which I was so thankful for a fog that obscured the “Houston-ness” of the drive.
Take the time to look around and find those spot of beauty, or relish when the world takes pity on you and hides those things that detract from the scenery along the way.
Tight lines…