In a Soft Light: memento mori

Friday, October 22, 2010

For all the glorious colors of autumn, in the end there is this. Bittersweet, yes. An allegory of our own lives, certainly. Memento mori.

Anonymous said...: beautiful!
Kisses and nice weekend.; October 22, 2010 at 8:59 AM
Hannah Nicole said...: gorgeous! ♥; October 22, 2010 at 9:46 AM
Country Girl said...: You always bring a smile to my face. I love your processing on this one, Mary. Faded, soft, gorgeous.; October 22, 2010 at 10:31 AM
spread your wings said...: love the DOF in this photo.
have a beautiful weekend.; October 22, 2010 at 10:32 AM
Caroline said...: Oh my Mary...I gasped when I saw this. Funny how leaves can be emotional like that... ;); October 22, 2010 at 10:47 AM
Carolynn Anctil said...: I really love the perspective on this one. And, the latin. I love latin.; October 22, 2010 at 10:57 AM
Georgianna said...: Beautiful and melancholy, Mary. Yes, a fitting metaphor to cause reflection and appreciation. Wishing you a cozy and happy weekend. xo – g; October 22, 2010 at 11:58 AM
Anonymous said...: Love the crisp details....smiles.
Happy weekend, too.; October 22, 2010 at 3:53 PM
Dawning Inspiration said...: Very nice and very different...for a fall shot. Cool!; October 22, 2010 at 10:28 PM
GailO said...: And yet they are still beautiful as your photo attests! Love this Mary!; October 22, 2010 at 11:46 PM
kathstewart said...: The light in this creates such a beautiful 3d effect.; October 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Lisa said...: I love this. Simply beautiful; October 24, 2010 at 10:32 AM