A Season's last Hurrah [5 picts]

[gene_mtl]

Was laid up weekend before last with a bad ear, nose & throat infection. (Still fighting it almost 10 days later.) Sunday (21 Oct) was a beautiful day and probably the best day to grab fall foliage shots here in the Montreal area. Unfortunately, I was too sick to get out that day.

To be honest, I've not been overly impressed with the Autumn colours this year. We had a very dry September which I feel contributed to the less than vibrant colours -- Hardly any reds, dull oranges and golds. Many maples went from yellow to brown.

Anyways, this past Friday, we had sun and after work I grabbed the camera and took a tour of my local area (about twelve block area). It was difficult in finding striking fall foliage, but I did manage to grab some decent shots (which I'll share at a later date.)

While out looking for colourful leaves, I came across some flowers -- most near the end of their beauty -- but with everything turning brownish, it was nice to see the splashes of colour here and there.

#1
http://ghealy.smugmug.com/photos/214203792-O.jpg

#2
http://ghealy.smugmug.com/photos/214203738-O.jpg

#3 - I think only the frost and snow kill these petunias. <smile>
http://ghealy.smugmug.com/photos/214203640-O.jpg

#4
http://ghealy.smugmug.com/photos/214203682-O.jpg

#5 - I loved the way the late day sun lit these astors.
http://ghealy.smugmug.com/photos/214203592-O.jpg

I hope you found these enjoyable -- thanks for looking.

[John from Toronto]

Gene. It sure is nice to get out on these last few days of the extended warm weather. Hope you are feeling better. Nice shots ... still a lot of color. I also enjoy shooting faded Fall flowers and leaves with intricate patterns in dark reds and browns.

[Joe F.N.]

I find them very enjoyable Gene. You saved the best for last. It's a great composition found by a good eye.

[Jerry]

Beautiful Gene, get better soon, love the colors!! WTGo

[gene_mtl]

Gene. It sure is nice to get out on these last few days of the extended warm weather. Hope you are feeling better. Nice shots ... still a lot of color. I also enjoy shooting faded Fall flowers and leaves with intricate patterns in dark reds and browns.
Appreciate the well wishes, John. And the kind comments.

I find them very enjoyable Gene. You saved the best for last. It's a great composition found by a good eye.
Glad you enjoyed them, Joe. Sometimes we see something but the camera doesn't. Sometimes we see something and the photo gods smile on us. That last one was one of those. <smile>

Beautiful Gene, get better soon, love the colors!! WTGo
Thanks for the kind words, Jerry.

[viewfinder]

Nice series Gene! Love the casual composition, and yet so effective.

Regards,
Jonathan

[Ann]

Lovely shots Gene!

[gene_mtl]

Nice series Gene! Love the casual composition, and yet so effective.
Thanks, Jonathan. Sometimes I think we get too focused on the single flower and lose sight of the beauty of the flower bed.

Lovely shots Gene!
Thanks, Ann. Glad you enjoyed them.