“Sometimes things fall apart so that better things can fall together”
The above wording could not be more on point. Last year was a year of transition, changes, & a whirlwind of unknowns. Last year I wrote "in these past few months, and upcoming months, I have been, and will be, under going big changes in my life". But I had no idea what those changes would be, & what they would mean. I underwent one major change before Earth Day last year, which included a sudden career path readjustment, & I knew that shortly after Earth Day I would be leaving behind a community I loved growing to be a part of during that year. I had no idea what I was moving to, and what was going to happen. I had no current work lined up that I was moving for, & was still on the job search trail with many applications floating around in the job search world. I had no idea which one would turn from application to work, & if amoungst those applications was a career path I would enjoy & follow.
To my pleasant surprise, & very good fortune, I ended up landing two amazing job opportunities last year. Both, to my enjoyment, were surrounded by agriculture. Though neither what a person would consider a "direct" agriculture job, but both being a perfect fit. I first got to work for a dream organization of Parks Canada, & enjoyed a job in "agriculture/history tourism". With one call on a sunny Friday afternoon while I unpacked my things in my new place I got word about the job. I was very excited,& thankful, lady. It was certainly a summer to remember, & working for Parks Canada will always be to me a "Job of a Lifetime". I would write more on it, but instead I encourage you to check out myprevious post on the amazing experience.
It would also be the summer that Fish Girl Photography grew from a solo operation, to a partnered one. My Shadow came into my life at the end of June, & has been at my side ever since. It has been amazing to have a hiking partner, & with my luck I even have a partner who loves plants as much as I do! We have many grand adventures together, & he has become the focus of many of my photographs. You can check out some of my favorite ones here. I am really excited for the upcoming year & all the adventures we are going to have together.
It would be during the summer, & during my job of a lifetime, I would get word about another big change in my life. I got word about another job application I sent out in the job seeking universe. I had been the successful applicant for a Range Agroloist job, & I would be moving to Dawson Creek come fall. The ultimate career path job was now mine, & I was excited to begin the job. Though, I was also sad because I knew I would miss my beloved home province of Saskatchewan. The knowledge of the move ahead had me dropping many things in favor of experiencing my favorite things in Saskatchewan. So began the experience of my "Last Saskatchewan Summer". Though I know it was not, & is currently not planned to be, my last Saskatchewan summer experience I knew I needed to make the most of the last time I would be a "Saskatchewan resident" for an indefinite amount of time. It lead to many great experiences this past summer, & will not be a summer I easily forget.
I was lucky to see so much of Saskatchewan's amazing beauty this past year. Right from the start of the year with my Walk for Wildlife, right through to the end of the year. The trips back home this year delivered beauty I was very lucky to experience in the trips that were, & will always, too short. In my Walk for Wildlife last year I was even lucky enough to spot a Wood Duck in Saskatchewan! They are an amazing bird, & I am glad I got the experience. Of course though, I can't forget to talk about the amazing landscape that I had moved into in Northeastern British Columbia. Dawson Creek, with it's strong agricultural ties, reminds me so much of my favorite places in Saskatchewan. Though, it has the extra ultra cool factor that when I travel an hour out of town I can see the Rocky Mountains & waterfalls! I know that I will have many amazing experiences in the upcoming year as I explore more of this beautiful, under appreciated, part of British Columbia.
Things have certainly changed in my life, & I do not yet know what all those changes will mean. I know I am excited to explore my options for starting my much talked, & dreamt, about farm here in Northeastern British Columbia in my coming future. I am extremely appreciative to everyone that has been in my life this past year that have filled me with knowledge. I am grateful to have a job that challenges me, along with letting me indulge in both my passions of conservation & agriculture at the same time. The opportunities that are ahead of me are great & I have the many people in my life to thank for that. My mind is excited, grateful, & ready. I am truly grateful for those that have been with me in the past & continue to teach me as I step into the future, even if some of that will occur at distance. The distance does have me scared, but I know I will be able to bridge the gap. I know I will miss Saskatchewan dearly this summer, but I am optimistic that Northeastern British Columbia, & the Peace District, will win over more pieces of my heart as I get to experience my first summer here.
As I close this blog, & review of my past year, I want to express a thank you to all the people that have been a part of my past, & to all those that will join in my journey forward.
Cheers to another year! Thank you for all your support in this past year, & upcoming support. Every like, comment, & follow, means the world.
Happy earth day! Happy #farmvoices, & best of luck in the upcoming year!
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After a whirlwind trip home to Saskatchewan as I try to get my life together in one piece, I find my memories still drifting back to home. Back there, in some parts, it seems that Mother Nature can't decide if she wants Saskatchewan to shed it's winter coat. Too be honest, I can't really blame her. The province looks pretty beautiful in that sparkling white coat. So I thought I would share some of my favorite snow filled photos I caught this winter on trips back to the homeland. This winter was an amazing one, & I am so glad I got to take some of that in even though I was far away exploring winter in the Great White North. The tree's sparkled with the hoar frost that clung to the branches of the trees. It made the area look like a beautiful snow globe wonderland. Shadow, & I, got out to enjoy it as much as we could; out at the farm, walking down roads, and even visiting the local regional park that looked like a perfect winter wonderland. The colors were also amazing too boot! There's something truly special about that winter light that washes the world in a pink, & purple, that can't really be found at another time of year. It's truly special the way the snow reflects the light & makes everything look like a water color painting for the briefest of times. So, even though it is frustrating for those who live with it, I understand Mother Nature's dilemma. The beauty of a Prairie winter is truly a miracle to behold. Even though it is so cold you find yourself wondering why you live somewhere where the air hurts your face. I know I have wondered that many times, & then I find myself rushing outside, battling frozen fingers, to just try & capture the gorgeous landscape that is opening up in front of me in those early sunsets. The days are getting longer now, & even though you can feel the winter cold in the wind sometimes the sun's warmth is getting warmer. After my last trip back to Saskatchewan, I know it will be the last I see of a Saskatchewan winter for another few months. I am glad I got to see it once more before it all melted away though. I am not really a lover of winter, but this will be a winter I look back on fondly. It's beautiful mild temperatures, & sparkling snow hanging from the trees, is not something I want to forget.
It's the beginning of January, & with it has come the cold temperatures. So I thought it was time to share some images that should hopefully make you as "warm & fuzzy" on the inside as they made me. Of course my Last Saskatchewan Summer included some much needed time out on the farm. I was lucky enough to be able to explore not only my own, but also had a few people welcome on to their farm. I learnt a lot this summer as I explored different places than my own, & different from this previous years. From seeding right to harvest there was a blossoming of color that painted every subject I looked at this summer. I was able to get out to experience a branding day yet again this year. This time at a brand new location & where I got witness an actual fire brand placed. The calves as always were cute & there were many moments that will fill my memories for sure. The landscape I got to experience it in was one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. It could not have been a better place to experience a branding in my Last Saskatchewan Summer. The family was very welcoming & I thoroughly enjoyed my time there. To be honest I would love to head back to that property to explore it more, & to capture more of the beauty that I saw in the amazing place. The summer went from one burning smell to another one entirely. With the fires burning in the forest to the North, Southern Saskatchewan was covered in a smokey haze. As the canola bloomed it created a very interesting look on the landscape. It was haunting in it's beauty. Made a person all to aware that there is more to Saskatchewan than the open fields & pastures. It reminded me of the Saskatchewan North; the trees, & the people. The smoke subsided though, & beautiful unfiltered summer colors blossomed through. Fields, pastures, flowers, & gardens bloomed with flowers of color that tempted a person to think that perhaps just this summer will stick around at least just a little bit longer. I enjoyed taking in these landscapes as I traveled back & forth from one destination to another. Of course I had to take up my seat next to our yearly oat crop & soak up the sun, barefoot & all. My ShadowDuring this exploring at the farm however, you will notice I had a new little friend. At the beginning of July my life was changed in a great way as I welcomed my Shadow into my life. I am now the happy owner of one full of energy, smart, pile of love of a dog. A mix of breeds my little farm dog became my walking partner, & I soon found a lover of alfalfa, & plants, as well. The little lady girl at the farm found herself with a new, & fast growing, playmate to explore the farm with. He was a happy addition, & one I am glad to have chewing away on one of his toys, ready for adventure, while I write this. As always the the colors did change, & soon I found myself enjoying the onset of harvest colors as August found it's way into my life. I am so glad I got to enjoy my favorite month in some of my favorite places. Watching the harvest come & begin (& end on our farm) made me ready for a change. However, I will forever miss seeing the simple beauty that is to be found in the month of August in Saskatchewan. Perhaps, I will need to request from Range Boss some time during August so I can still enjoy it no matter how short. So closes Part 3 of my Last Saskatchewan Summer, & I come closer to starting to tell tales of my new life in the Northern Prairie. I am excited to know, that as I leave these Saskatchewan prairie scenes behind I will fill my life with new ones to experience in this upcoming year. I am excited to see what this summer holds as the region I have settled into is home to the largest agricultural region in British Columbia (with close to 2.5 million acres in production). I am sure to enjoy all that agriculture has to offer, however in a nifty Northern package. I am excited to see if I will love August as much as I loved it back at home, or if a new month will claim my heart. So many new adventures to be had alongside the comforting scenes of "home" (i.e. agriculture). Agriculture will always be my "culture", & I am glad I get to see the many sides to it as I do. I am truly lucky to be able to experience things most people are removed from (sometimes by generations). It is my blessing, & my passion.
As we all settle back into our routine after the holiday season I am sure you, like myself, are finding yourself back at work. I thought this would be a perfect opportunity to tell you all about the amazing experience I had this summer. I got a call on a beautiful May Friday morning while I was moving my things to Regina, & not entirely sure where my summer was headed, that would change my direction entirely. I found myself employed with what will surely be remembered as the "Job of a Lifetime" for me. I started work with Parks Canada at the Motherwell Homestead National Historic Site. It was absolutely one of the BEST ways I could have spent my time in my "Last Saskatchewan Summer".
As a lover of animals, there is absolutely no better job then getting to take care of animals & baby animals at that! I got a summer full of taking care of cattle, goats, horses, sheep, pigs, chickens, a turkey, & of course the amazing Toby. Being the descendant of a Saskatchewan homesteader family one of the best experiences I got was learning how tough & resourceful, first hand in some ways, my fore-mothers had been. I have been blessed to have lived, & grown up, working the very homestead land my family had but I had never worked it like I worked at the Motherwell. Learning how to do it not only in 1912 ways, but in 1912 dress well that was a whole new eye opening experience. It truly gives one an appreciation for not only the new ways we have to do things, but also makes you wonder why we changed some? I truly to this day as I clean new stalls, wish I had the very handy wheelbarrows that I got to use at the Motherwell. Sure, the modern ones are "lighter" & have better wheels, but I truly miss being able to take the sides off the wheelbarrow that makes unloading & loading so much simpler.
I took a vow to myself that if I ever got in a position where I could do it, I would try to reverse the idea that farming is a subservient occupation - William Richard Motherwell
It was pretty neat to learn about William Richard Motherwell, his wife Catherine (Gillespie) & his daughter, as I dug around the house, listened to more experienced staff & went through some of the older books. I will say this, I am glad to know that even back in 1912 there were still young lady's who would rather be in the barn than washing dishes. It was very interesting to learn about how much Agriculture had evolved in the province of Saskatchewan, & whose hands were a part of that evolution. It was also really neat to talk to descendants of workers of Motherwell family that came to visit, & hear the stories they were told about the family. The type of people the Motherwell's were remembered to be, & how working for the Motherwell's influenced their family. One of my favorite, not nature or agriculture related, parts of the Motherwell site can be found in the house. On a wall you will find beautifully crafted First Nations bead work clothing that was gifted to the Motherwell's. The story behind that I would love to tell, but I think it would be better for you to explore the site & learn about them. SPOILER it has a good ending, & depending how you look at history a rather unique one.
The site has so many amazing spots & so many amazing stories to be told. Even working out in the garden & helping out with the aspects of "homesteader" life that I was more knowledgeable on I still learned many life skills. If you truly want to learn what it is like to live a homesteader life, well toss your tablet with the latest 10 Things list on how to be a "urban homesteader" & take up a summer at the Motherwell. The beautifully big garden, that also demonstrated summer fallow conditions, was a challenge as it was beautiful. Making sure everything had appropriate water during the dry days, & enough weeding to keep the weeds at bay... well my hands could have been lost out there (& some days they were). As an avid gardener I truly found it a treat that I could weed away stress while at work.
As the summer came to a close with fields ready to harvest, I think I may have just learned in the my last couple weeks how to pitch loose hay correctly.... I think. The people at the Motherwell Site were absolute pleasure to work with & I was finding myself very sad at the prospect of the fact this may be my only summer to get to work there. However, I don't think I cheered more to myself to see poppies bloom than the ones that bloomed on time for the Symphony Under the Sky event that was held at the end of summer. I have seen poppies come to bloom before, but these ones were extra special as they were ones blooming from seed from the actual Flanders Field. It was so neat to be connected to so much history in such an unique way that summer.
Hands down, this summer was one of the best experiences of my life. I highly suggest if you ever get the chance to work for Parks Canada to certainly JUMP at the opportunity. It is truly an unique experience, & you get to experience more than you thought you could in a summer. There are more stories, & favorite moments/spots, than can be shared in just one blog about my summer. I had an amazing time, & will be back often. Every time I look at historical photographs, or watch television/movies that depict the time period I am connected with a unique bond of knowledge that I'm forever thankful for. It will be the summer job I will NEVER forget, & with people who I am thankful to still have in my life. I hope this entices you to visit the site (I have added a map at the bottom of the page), & if you do find yourself there I hope you enjoy your time there as much as I did.
On this Sweet November Sunday I find my thoughts drifting back to a year ago. A year ago I was sitting in the stands, & enjoying the sights & sounds of Harvest Showdown in Yorkton. It occurs at the end of the harvest season, & is a place where everyone can come to show off their talents of the past year. It's one of the only times in a year I sit down to enjoy a horse pull competition.The big beautiful horses at work is a sight to behold. It is amazing how much power can be found in the gentle giants. After I enjoyed taking in the horse pull competition I got to take in a couple more demonstrations of the unique teamwork that horses & humans can have. First it began with a beautiful display of unqiue horse work with the equally unique Gypsy Vanner horses. The horses are absolutely beautiful, & it is always a pleasure to be able to watch them work. Then it was onto the team spirit portion of the night! The local 4H club puts together a drill team that has preformed at both years I have been able to attend of the Harvest Showdown. It is awesome to see all age groups work well together, & to watch the hard work of the team come together as they maneuvered beautifully through their routine. After that the local Football team decided to show their muscles & challenge the winning horse pullers to a tug of war. The football team put up a good fight, but the horse team took home first place on that challenge... even after the rodeo clown jumped in to help! As always the harvest showdown showcases the agricultural world from all aspects, & so they always have room to show off their "western" roots. Each year at the showdown there is a roping competition, & last year they brought in a mounted shooting demonstration. It was time to put the cowboy hat on straight, & get serious in that saddle. Like everything else at the showdown it was top notch entertainment! The night ended with one of the greatest shows. It was awesome to watch as "wild" mustangs were worked by the "One Armed Bandit". Yes, the gentleman in fact truly has only one arm. This, however, did not stop him from working off his trusty mule to maneuver the three free horses around the area at the crack of his whip. I have to say it was neat thing to watch him ride his mule without a touch of the reins (as his working hand was busy with the whip, which only cracked loudly & never touched a horse). It takes quite the riding abilities, & core strength, to be able to manage that.
photographs of (link to them in the green button). I don't know when I will back for the Showdown, but as I sit here knowing I have missed it... there is a large part of myself telling me this will not be often reoccurring thing. I will be back for as soon as life lets me! If you find yourself in Yorkton during the Harvest Showdown I highly suggest stopping by to check it out!
So it is October 15... October is half way over! I can't believe how time has flown in the last 5 months. It seems to move faster every day. As I watch the landscape change around me in my new home I can't help but think back to my old one. October in Saskatchewan hast to be one of the "warmest" time in Saskatchewan. It's certainly not due to the weather on the gauge, however it's due to a much different reason. The way the colors turn in October in Saskatchewan make you understand warmth, not blazing heat but true comforting warmth. Each leaf, blade of grass, and flower finds itself in transition. All the green bursts of summer start to calm down, and are replaced by hues of gold, yellow, brown and red. As they transition from bursting with summer growth to saying good-bye before the winter's cold breeze blows through. It is one of the most glorious times of year. It's nature's climax for the year, signalling the end of the great symphony of a growing season. This transition happens slow as Mother Nature attempts to hold on to the green, as hard as I hold to the hope of a delayed winter. The wind finds a certain chill to it as it brushes across the landscape. It is more crisp than it's summer counter part. Warning of what is to come in the few short weeks ahead. Anytime spent down by a Saskatchewan lake will show the truth of what is come as waves crash on the shore. Though the air may be crisp, and speak of what is to come, fall is a kind season. As fall takes care that as you go to bed with the sun, on those days that are starting to get shorter by the moment, that you think of fond warm memories. As during fall, and the month of October, the golden hour takes on a special sweet glow. It's not as blazing as the summer, but instead softer in its hues of hushed gold, and soft pinks. As the sun sets on skies filled with harvest dust the light catches just right. Giving rise to an amazing "rose colored" landscape. One that warns of the cold night ahead, and chases you inside with a soft kiss. As I enjoy my new home I am introduced to a new fall as things at this latitude hugged against the rockies happen a little bit differently from my home in the Qu'Appelle Valley. As I get adjusted to this new interpretation of fall I think back to the days that signaled a harvest complete, and the "calm before the storm". Very fond memories of taking in that last bit of heat before winter drops her cold coat of shimmering white on the world.
Fall in the Saskatchewan prairies is something truly unique onto itself. One thing I am glad to have spent many years appreciating, with the most important years being the last three falls I got to enjoy. I can't wait for next fall as I know I will visit during that precious time. No fall captures my soul quite like that Saskatchewan Fall. It's truly one of a kind, and I am proud that its beauty is a part of me (even if it is only in my memories). Happy Earth Day, & Happy #farmvoices day! It was on this day 3 years ago that the Farm On foundation kicked off the Farm Voices campaign, and I began this blog site. Lots has happened since then as the movement has grown, and I have tried to learn how to blog along side it. Three years ago I wrote about why I started this blog: I am a amature photographer with a love for agriculture, conservation, rural life and the outdoors [espeically fishing]. I am excited to start this blog to help give people an insight into all those topics by using my photography skills as a window into a world most don't get to see Since then I, and this blog, have under gone many growing pains as I tried to figure out what we are doing. I want to send out a sincere thank you to every one that has followed along this blog as it, and I, have grown to be what you see today. Without your support I would not be where I am currently. I truly hoped you have enjoyed seeing the photographs that have introduced you to the world I have lived. Many things have changed over the years, but in these past few months, and upcoming months, I have been, and will be, under going big changes in my life. Big things are coming, and I can't wait to see where it takes me and the moments I will get to share. I want to thank you for the past years, and hope you will be there as I continue to share my little part of the world. This past year introduced me to many new experiences, and I got my hands a little more dirty as I began to learn more life skills to direct me down the path I want to travel. Each day I get a little closer to the life I have imagined for myself, and I am so happy that you are there with me as I take these next growing steps. In this past three years, I have found my way back to the farm and I found my own niche I wish to fulfill. I have spent time on the combine, ran the grain truck, been along side my friends as I experienced farm auctions, and been there as they experienced some of the most difficult planting years. I have experienced what it is like to "give a calf an earring", the feeling of community while working through the muck during branding season, and begun to learn how to throw a rope. In this past year the seeds I planted in my life began to sprout as I found confirmation that I had chosen the right niche to grow into. This past year I have found encouragement, amazing mentors, and a community that has given me a sense of belonging I haven't felt before this point in my life. My mentors ranged in age, and in the eyes of some very special young cowgirls I have found who I want to become. I just wish there was a way I could truly thank all these amazing people that have been good to me, and let them know just how important the roles they have fulfilled, by just being who they are every day, have made an impact in my life. On this Earth Day I find myself grateful. Grateful not only for the beauty of natural world I am blessed to be a part of, but also all the of the people that exist within that world. I am grateful for all those that I have met in this short life of mine, not only those I have met in this past year but also for those I have known for much longer that have been there for me through it all. I am grateful for the people that have kept me in their lives even though I may wander far from where we started. I am grateful for the people that have come into my life path and chosen to show a confused girl where to go (whether or not they knew it). As I finish this blog I find myself thinking back to my seasons of life, and last year I wrote about how I felt I was coming into Spring. This year I find myself watching spring slowly transition into summer, and I am excited to see how things will grow in this next year. My cup is over flowing with inspiration. I hope you will continue along with me. As we experience cold temperatures for the last few days here in Saskatchewan we get back to our regular winter programming. We had a beautiful run this winter with a surprise spring in January, but now as we start February we have frozen back into winter. As a person who is hibernator in winter these cold temperatures mean I am confined to my house wishing for warmer weather again (however, secretly thankful to have the cold weather to blame so I can just have time recharge). This time inside is allowing me to get through some photographs I was unable to get through this busy fall. This means I am finding all these wonderful warm photographs of fall on the Saskatchewan landscape. I have written about the beauty of Saskatchewan fall and the great colors on the landscape many times. I have a sort of obsession with the Saskatchewan fall, and the beauty of harvest time. I can say I know where this obsession developed from, and it can be traced back to the idea "you don't know what you have until it’s gone". Spending every fall for 6 years in Northern British Columbia made me crave the prairie fall. It was always hard going back to school knowing what I was missing out on, and would not get to see. The 2 trips I made back during those 6 years were not enough to quench the thirst I had to see it. For 6 years I watched the cottonwood trees turn gold amongst the conifers of the Northern British Columbia landscape, and I dreamed of home. I walked hallways where the sight of rain, or a sunny day, passed without much of a notice beyond what it meant for recreational play. It did not cause panic, nor excitement. People weren't in tune with the weather and watching the skies, though I admit it would be difficult to do past the height of trees. I spent time with lovers of nature, and people who were obsessed with being out in it. However, they were not in tune with the season in the way I had come accustomed to. They were in tune a different way, and watched it come and go with an appreciation for the beauty it brought. Whether it rained or shined, did not affect the work they had to do. So they did not watch for it, or get upset by the weather changes. It just changed, and they adapted to it. Amongst the beauty of the changing forest I felt alone, and disconnected. The buzz of the harvest season I had come to love was not in there, and I could not feel it. No one was there talking of combine parts, grain bushels, and businesses were not affected by the weather. Businesses were not left quiet, or overrun, depending on the weather. They just moved as usual, like any other time of year. Peers were not rushing home on the weekends to hop on the tractor, and coming to school tired after working in the fields all weekend. My peers were free to enjoy the hunting season, or hiking trails, that suited their fancy to break up the stress of studying. I felt out of touch, and it took a few years before I adjusted to the new seasons that I experienced. On the "outside" they were the same, but the on the inside they were worlds apart. This past fall was the third fall I have experienced back in my home province and I still find myself obsessed with the season every year. August is my favorite month as that's when the buzz of harvest begins to grow, and the landscape begins its change. In September this buzz overruns my system, and in October the buzz turns to one of panic as people want to get harvest off before the frost hits to hard, or snow falls. I drink in all these sights with a craving of that of a person who has been wandering a desert without water.
Each of the 3 falls I have experienced have been unique on themselves, and have shown me different landscapes within my beautiful province. Each and every fall I have found myself thankful for being able to take them in. This is the reason this blog becomes over run with fall photographs. I no longer take this season for granted, and enjoy it with every ounce I can. I pray for long, good weathered, falls. I run out to capture every piece of it I can, in a desperate attempt to make up for what I have lacked. On these cold winter days, when the skies are darker, and I find it hard to be cheery. I look back at these fall photographs to remind myself that no "fair weather" winter is worth losing these fall landscapes. I will bear the cold, and wind, that pushes on the prairie persons mind and makes us question "why do we live somewhere where the air hurts our face?". We all have our reasons why we stay, and the beauty of a Saskatchewan fall is why I stay. My heart will always be here amongst the living skies of Saskatchewan, and my buzz will be found amongst the harvest landscape. During the Saskatchewan fall we see the last great burst of golden colors come in. These colors are warm, & the last burst of color you will see from that summers flowers. The wildflower season changes into purple asters, & the yellows of the goldenrod. At the end of August, & beginning of September you, can hear the frantic buzz of the busy working bees as they do their best to gather up the last bits of pollen from the late blooming flowers. As September comes in the trees begin to change. The leaves on the trees lose their green color, & we get to watch the landscape wash with it last natural golden glow for the year as leaves take on their gold color. End of August, & the month of September, is this delicate limbo time for Saskatchewan. We see the fruits of our labor, which nursed the plants we seeded in spring, displayed as our plants come into their final stage for the year. We see it everywhere, from the last picking of our beautiful flowers from flower beds and gardens, to the out across the expansive landscape that harvest season has claimed. Fall is my favorite season, as it makes me reflect on how grateful I am for the spring & summer seasons I am able to experience. It makes me come to face with time, & accepting of endings. It's a season of change, & reflection as we harvest the hard work of the past year. We reflect on what worked, & what didn't. Where Mother Nature was kind, & where she wasn't. Fall is beautiful in it's seasonal mortality. This seasonal mortality reminds this warm day loving, beautiful summer color chaser & sun worshiper that not everything we love may last forever so we must treasure our love while we have it. Cheers to warm, & colorful, fall days
Fall is a beautiful season filled with many warm colors as the wind starts to blow crisp. September as the first official month of fall & is a time when you can fill the change exciting the air. As children go back to school, people begin preparing for winter, & harvest is seen in various stages all across the landscape. The landscape is literally a landscape of change. Fall is a season of change, just like spring. Unlike spring though fall is slow down, rather than a speed up. The crisp breeze is a calming one for me, as I realize it is time for me to prepare for my hibernation. This hibernation transition is made easier as the landscape is washed in warm colors that warm a person on the inside though their outside may be cold. As the days grow colder as winter takes it's hold I miss these days of seeing this beautiful warmth. Hopefully these photographs warm you as much as they do me on these cold days.
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