Changing garden Psychedelic colors and textures abound, overwhelming visual senses, nearly to the point of needing a warning message because of the affects it may have upon the viewer. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Fire walk Halloween is around the corner, but nature is the treat here, with fiery hues lighting up the surrounding flora and giving the illusion that a journey up the brick walkway might be perilous. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Maple rust Scarlet and butternut fronds make a final show before joining their decaying friends on the ground below and do their best to conceal a rust faced conveyance, which will later carry their lifeless collective away for composting. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Fanciful foliage Color popping scenery which seems other worldly is the reason leaf peepers travel hundreds of miles to dispel the disbelief and witness for themselves the miracle of nearly mythical proportions that have been described to them. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Pond reflections Winter has not yet arrived, yet fallen leaves and aquatic plants appear frozen in the chilly waters of a placid pond, also, managing to capture on its surface the deep blue of the cool sky above. Words and images by Michael J. Hall
Autumnal Spirits
This is the trimester of incipient decline Creeping ever so slowly toward darkness and gelidity Existence turns to a state of decay or dormancy or drudgery Colossal skeletons sway and creak and moan With slender angular limbs reaching out In innumerable directions to snare unaware passersby Mummified forms of sundry sizes appear across the yard... Continue Reading →
My Second Least Favorite Day of the Year
This time of year is actually my most preferred amongst the seasons, particularly in New England. Mid-autumn provides a beautiful balance of vibrant, fiery spectacle and muted earth tones; of comfortable days for work or play and cool nights for sleeping; of crisp, tart apples and savory, spiced pumpkin; of bountiful candy treats and Gothic... Continue Reading →
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