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Between the lighting on this photoshoot and the distress I felt with so many masks mingling about, this outing was not fun. The energy in general was harsh, ugly, and heavy. I’ve been boycotting this park for months due to horrid management and people wearing masks there. Friends, I go to parks to step away from the insanity of this world. If you think negative thinking and fear don’t have an effect on Mother, think again. At this time, I will not be returning to this park.

However, I did find magic here and there, and to my surprise birds, more then I actually thought I would see. I found a Great Blue Heron in a tree after tracking him with my eyes to one of the ponds while on a forest trail. When I arrived at that pond I stood for the longest time, puzzled. Where did he go? Then movement in a tree brought my eyes to that movement and there he was, a Great Blue! IF he had not moved in that tree, I would never have seen him!

I had a heck of a time to get him to pop in the editing room.

 

From there I saw Kingfisher but the moment he saw me, he flew into brambles of branches knowing full well I couldn’t capture him. When I actually photographed one of these birds this past Spring, the thrill of getting this elusive bird was all encompassing! I also came upon a Canadian Goose with no others in sight. Poor thing looked lonely.

 

I found a Ladder Back Woodpecker

 

plus another bird that is not easy to capture, a Northern Flicker Woodpecker. Two actually. I had to hold my heavy barreled camera vertically for minutes as I waited and waited for this bird (birds) to move into a picture happy view. My arms began to shake and tire as I widened my stance to stay put. Once I did bring the camera down to shake out my left arm and hand, but immediately back up it went. My fortitude paid off. (smile) Friends, first, this is not the best of shots and secondly I’m showing it cuz OH was it a tough one to get! I earned this one!

 

As for the Colors here we go ….. the fun has officially begun. My hunt for those colors is now in session.

 

The next two images were taken with my 100-400mm lens. The above landscape scenes were taken with my 13-24mm lens and IMO they are too sharp. I was in the editing room a long time fussing with these pictures. I like my images with a soft look to them. I will be using my 24-70mm from now on for my future Fallscapes.

 

This post marks the beginning of Fall colors. I plan on going this week to a park south of us crossing my fingers the colors out that way will be magnificent. Wish me luck!!

 

Photography/ “Fall Fun” /Oct. 2020©AmyRose
http://www.herladypinkrose.wordpress.com
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74 thoughts on “Fall Fun”

    1. I was really hoping the heavy energy in this park would not come through my images, Kamal. I’ve seen this park, once so filled with wildlife and filled with photographers, over the years go downhill. Management does not know what it is doing and the very same management is fear-based. I refuse to be around a lot of masks in a park. Other parks, most of them, people are SO happy and grinning, maskless. That is where I go. May you have a truly blessed day!! xo

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  6. Excellent photography and the mind blowing photographs beautifully colored as if a painter has painted it after a lot of hard work.Trust me I love the photographs of the fall especially the leaves of maple trees.Thank you very much for sharing.Take care.

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    1. Thank you, Frank. Besides one of my babies going to the Rainbow last month and my neighbor collapsing and dying in his driveway last Friday, yes even despite those things and more, life is good and I’m all right. Hope all is well your way. xo

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  8. Hi, Amy. Sorry to hear that park is no longer your favorite, but you still managed to get some beautiful shots. I find it interesting that you edit for a softer look in your pictures – I usually edit to get a sharper look in mine. Different eyes, different preferences, eh?

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    1. Hi, CM. It’s so sad what has happened to this park over the years. It used to be packed with wildlife and photographers, but it has been grossly mismanaged. I know photographers like myself who are boycotting this park just for this fact alone. Despite this outing being not what I would have wanted, I did manage to find treasures. I’m headed out Chestnut Ridge way this week hoping that the colors south of here are more advanced. If you are on the hunt for colors, happy hunting!! SMILE! xo

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      1. Looking forward to your Chestnut Ridge photos. I won’t be able to get out there for a couple of weeks – too much going on with family right now (all good stuff, though!). I have a daughter who just bought a house on 12 acres out in Wales, so I’m hoping to get there before the leaves are gone. She has her own trails!

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    1. Rob, I was the MINORITY without a mask on and this park was jammed with people. I was shocked and the overall experience was awful. I’m not going back there! And thank you for saying I did manage to bring into my pictures the beauty and serenity despite the heavy energy found in this park. Bless you for encouraging me. Oh yes there certainly is divinity in this season as the colors explode!! Much love to you! xo

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      2. I did and I read. This kind of stuff gets me going and boy oh boy my anger flares. I know, Rob, God help me, I know the criminal activity that has been going on. Too many are so blind but I’ve seen it from the start. I followed this blogger too. Thank you for sharing.

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  10. Fantastic Amy… Well spotted so well camouflaged the Heron,… I am avoiding our town, its energy now feels dreadful, thankfully there are still places in nature to breatheeeee…..
    Beautiful colours Amy… I am always a little envious of you fall colours, they always seem so much richer and vibrant than those of ours here in England…
    Sending Huge hugs your way Amy….. Its raining here today hence time to sit on my PC and do a little catching back up with people…
    Much love my dear Friend ❤ ❤ ❤

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    1. That Heron if he had not moved, I would not have spotted, Sue. I too am avoiding places that have the low dense energy as much as possible. My library I dread going to however and the only reason I go into that horrible energy is because I love reading books. Our Fall colors this year have been odd. Muted in most places and around where we live a lot of color with even bare trees have been noted while other areas the color is just beginning. I’m crossing fingers I hit the sweet spots this year. Sending huge HUGS right back at you with much love!!! xo

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      1. Today the rain is running down my window pane Amy.. but even that, is doing good work, as we mucked a good portion of the plot and it is breaking it down to soak into the earth.. All things have purpose no matter how bleak they seem.. ❤ Much love right back Amy ❤

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  14. Gorgeous photos Amy, yes the fall colors are just starting here, I have not found that spot yet that is completely filled with color. It is around here somewhere though. I will keep looking 🙂

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    1. You are welcome, Wendi. I’m sorry too about the park …. it used to be my number one favorite. I have others to go to yet they do not have what this one does. However, I’m optimistic everything will work out perfectly. Much love to you! xo

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  19. Amy, these are such wonderful vibrant photos. Good luck on your hunt for beauty in Red October ❤️🍂🍁 somehow I feel my friend this month (and season) will be one of huge changes on every level. I have no doubt you’ll capture many gorgeous scenes. Wishing you loads of love and sending warm hugs. xxxx

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    1. Aw, thank you, Miriam! Red October …. thus far it has been! I agree with you about the “huge changes” yet I hold back so as not to be disappointed, as I have so many times. I’m trying to figure out where to go next to get some landscapes hoping my next park will be fantastic. Sending you mucho hugs and love, dear friend. (((HUGS)))!! xo

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    1. Oh I am so happy you enjoyed these pictures!! Thank you for the encouragement cuz I honestly didn’t think they were “my best” and it was a struggle editing them. That usually does not happen. Where I go next I do not know but I’m sure my heart will direct me soon. I am doing as well as I can. Thank you! Much love to you! xo

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    1. Tina, your compliment seriously meant a lot to me. I thought while I was editing that these images were not my best but your words made me smile. Bless you and thank you! The last two were taken with my long lens which I prefer. The others are taken with a lens IMO just too sharp for landscaping. I am going back to a lens (24-70mm) that makes my images softer looking for landscape shots. xo

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  29. Colourful Autumn celebration time❤️ I so enjoy your photos especially as in southern spain we are still in summer and soon the trees will be bare… it’s as if autumn misses to show herself! Sending much gratitude and enjoy this season🥰 love Barbara x

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    1. Thank you, Barbara! So sorry to hear you don’t experience the colors like we do here. When they are at their peak, they are magnificent!! You can enjoy the show through my camera. Sending much gratitude right back at you! xo

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  30. Hello lovely … oh isn’t it annoying when the light isn’t quite right! Although your photos look fabulous Amy .. such an array of wonderful bird life! And those autumn colours … sigh, my favourite season no doubt about that … x

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    1. Yes, Julie, it is annoying when the light is not right and believe me I am choosy as any good photographer should be. When the light isn’t quite up to my liking I depend on my editing room to create the effect I desire. I wasn’t thrilled either with this lens …. just too sharp. I fussed a LOT which is not the norm for me in the editing room to get a more softer look. More posts to come of these fab colors. I’m really juggling too many balls right now and having only a small window for these colors has me running. Much love right back to you, another lovely. (smile) xo

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