Yesterday, I was wandering about, with no purposeful intent. Not enough time to go up on the Sandy R. for Steelhead, too early for Silvers, I opted to take a short stroll down a path next to the South Shore Slough (Columbia R. watershed). Camera in hand, I took my time shuffling along looking.
A few rabbits scurried deeper into the brush. Birds chirped away. I was hoping to see a carp in the waters of the slough, but this was late Summer and the water was choked with a mat of weeds and algae save where canoes ply the water.

That slightly changed angle of the sun, hints at seasonal change. Something is different. So subtle. The day is warm, but it looks Fallish. I am alone. Not another person through here. Signs of drinking, smoking, camping. All in all, not much garbage. Ducks work the mucky mat on the surface for bugs. I hear cars in the distance, but I feel alone.

The vegetation is green on various shades of green and brown. Little contrasts with this save a few wildflowers scattered far and wide.


I walked back toward my rig. My pace was still slow, my awareness fresher and a few shots captured that I was pleased with. I am not fully prepared when out…this was a spontaneous stop, borne out of escaping. So, there is no tripod at hand or any assortment of lens to capture all that was around me. Yet, it was a good time wandering up a trail, near water with no rod in hand.

Yep, it’s in the air. Something’s different. Nice post.
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Thanks. Enjoy your Fall.
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This is wonderful. Subtle prelude to fall. Here it is 92 degrees, but I feel fall in the air. You are talented. Tomorrow I drive to Grand Tetons and Yellowstone…for a month! 🙂
Looking forward to the drive.
Always do.
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OMG…what a beautiful time to be there. Thanks for visiting. Enjoy your trip and safe journey.
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Nice views, you have a good eye. This post was very relaxing, almost melancholic.
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Well, thank you and it was a bit melancholic, by virtue of how I arrived there. Thanks
Gary
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very nice…even here in South Carolina lowcountryI’m feeling the seasonal change…such that we get.
love the pictures, always enjoy your work!
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