Light

It is surprising how the aspect of Fall varies within but a few miles.

When we took a day off from touring the countryside, I found enough to photograph at home. Staying in one place for once, I got to observe the light though the day and to note how very much it changes a scene.

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After a grey day on the 12th, the Sun broke through to throw late rays across the field.

It looked a pinkish gold.

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Absent the Sun on the Tuesday morning, things looked decidedly orange.

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Even beneath an overcast sky, the field and woods seemed to radiate.

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With the zoom I got a closer look at some of the treetops.

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Inspecting the property for the first time, I noticed this little tree immediately and I’ve watched it ever since, through the seasons. I love its shape and the colours behind it, especially lit up by the setting Sun.

The above photos were taken at 10:15 am.

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This was at 17:40. The changing light drew me outside.

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The corn fields would not be harvested for a couple more days.

Till I came here, my only experience with corn fields was what I saw in photographs or movies. I did not expect to be so taken with the sight of them in different stages.

The following day was also overcast. We returned from a morning out beneath skies grown angry, though as I recall it was all unproductive bluster.

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In mid afternoon sudden and dazzling sun breaks beamed roving spotlights over the land.

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Asked to choose, I think I would say I prefer the photo taken under more subdued lighting, but I do enjoy these occasional exciting light shows.

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Light always finds Hill House.

(Hill House because it sits on the hill opposite. It could just as well be the Light House.)

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