Fall[en] Leaves. -A photo series.

Autumn. 2023.

I decided in August that in Autumn, I would  find/discover my muse, a natural subject in nature. Autumn, arrived and within a few different hikes, within the first few weeks of September, I knew that Fallen Leaves were my muse, I had found my subject!
-September was inspiring, I found myself studying dead or dying leaves, colors faded or pale, and the fragility of the leaves, as they all become dried and brittle. I knew, at that time it was too soon in the season to begin photographing  for my collection.  So, instead I observed, documented, and patiently waited for the season to continue revealing itself in nature.
-October is when  the fun began! And, at this point the O Horizon was covered, blanketed with fallen leaves, some that had just hit the ground and many others that had lay there for weeks. The hues of orange-ish yellow, browns, pale greens, and some were golden, too. This meant it was time to start capturing visual zen! I began gathering variations of color and size, also adding in a little lichen for contrast. 
-November is giving! The fallen leaves photo series is really starting to come together nicely, I am post processing my work from September and October, two of which I've posted on my IG:@hike.24.7 !

I hope to have the entire Collection ready by the new year.  Stay tuned for more updates!