Sunday, October 16, 2011

Fernwood Adventures





No other season seems to signify change more than Autumn. Maybe it is because the changes are so bold in nature this time of year.  She's feeling kind of flirtatious, Mother Nature... and she wants to be noticed. As much as I love those brilliant hues that scream for my attention, I am drawn to the softness. The less flamboyant. The ones who whisper rather than shout.

I had a lovely afternoon with a new friend. We met through blogging, and now I had the pleasure of meeting her in person today. We sat in a cozy cafe, savoured a good cup of chai while listening to great tunes, watching interesting people come and go.... talking of life and adventure, embracing challenge and trusting the mysterious ways of the world. I would have been perfectly content to sit there for another hour or so, but our cameras were sitting impatiently on the table like restless children in need of some fresh air.

So we headed out to the funky, eclectic neighbourhood of Fernwood. Here you will find interesting old character houses painted every colour of the rainbow, community gardens and even little tomato gardens lining the sidewalks. The telephone poles are painted with flowers and butterflies, and real flowers are still spilling out of every nook and cranny... in October!

We grew quieter as we started watching the world through our lenses. Blissfully content as we happily snapped away. It was a perfect day. Clear skies, and crisp air (that strangely smelled like fennel...it was growing everywhere).

I did capture some bold fall colours too. But I will save them for another post... some future day when I need a little exuberance to brighten the rainy grey.

11 comments:

  1. It's always great to meet up with new friends. Beautiful images, love them.

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  2. What a great series of photos! And how wonderful to have met a new friend in person. I love it when that happens!

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  3. that 2nd image is courtship, she hanging her head so shyly . . . a kiss is just around the corner.

    xoxo

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  4. What a delicious day it was...I enjoyed every minute of it!

    And your photo's, Jaime...they are simply stunning :)

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  5. Oh, I envy your new friend and her afternoon with you. What a lucky girl she is. Your images are always perfection, Jaime. How do you do that?

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  6. Oh Jaime, your photos are always so beautiful. For me they envoke a sense of peace and tranquility, As I read your post I had the same feelings as you did about the day, the new friend and taking photographs. It's the best, isn't it?

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  7. i love spending time with bloggers newly met especially when we both love our cameras....

    your photos on this post are the perfect amount of softness to go along with our cold and grey day....

    xoxo

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  8. I can't decide which is most perfect and beautiful, the images or the words. You must produce a lovely coffee table book, Jamie.
    Thank you for sharing!

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  9. Hello! Greetings from Ireland...we are on our way back and I couldn't help pop in and savor your beautiful photos. I am filled with fall colors and crisp temps here and am trying to be positive about returning to warm Texas. :(

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  10. What a gorgeous way to spend a day. Love the autumn images. They speak so perfectly to change!

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  11. Fall looks extra beautiful in your neck of the woods my friend!
    xo Catherine

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