Happy post-modern, Indigenous Peoples, Columbus Day
There, did I cover enough bases? Did I get it right (I mean left)?
Like many things, Columbus Day has evolved. And here’s a discussion of the postmodern Columbus Day (from Dr. Sanity, circa 2009).
As for me, since I live up in New England and the weather has been good, I’ll should just play it safe and call it Leafpeepers Day. They’re out in force now (both the leaves and the human peepers).
I plan to take an official leafpeeping drive some weekday this week in order to try to avoid the worst of the vehicular congestion over the holiday itself.
Here are some photos I’ve taken during previous New England falls. The first isn’t a leaf, it’s a berry in its fall raiment. But let’s not get technical:
The most spectacular colors are always the reds, which come first:
In the mist:
Fini:
My favorite time of year.
And when I lived in Boston, I took full advantage of it. Driving in every direction to witness the incredible beauty.
As for humans, it is just about this time, in Boston, most people make the decision to cease smiling, not to use those muscles again until late Spring. I still do not know whether it is conscious or otherwise. I only that it is true.
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Somebody just wrote on twitter: “Probably the most touching thing about Columbus Day is watching all the universities in Manhattan returning their land to Native Americans.”
I really like the misty photo. Autumn is a glorious season.
Nothing beats fly fishing in a small brook among the red and gold leaves of autumn.
The air has the first feel of winter’s chill, but is still pleasant. The trout are eager for your fly and the fishing is almost too easy. Looking up from the sparkling water rewards you with all the splendor of the bold colors of Fall. The wondrous feeling it brings is one of ecstasy to be alive amid such glory.
I just got a new camera and took it out for a tour over the weekend. I had the specific purpose of taking lots of photos to document the fall colors in one of my favorite preserve-type grounds near where I live. So I appreciate the presence of autumn pictures here.
Our eyes and brains evolved to be especially attracted to reds. Photographers know this.
While I often disagree with posts here, I think people can come together from all sides of the political spectrum to agree that those are some great pictures!
Happy autumn!