Lens-Artists Photo Challenge # 106: Autumn
The theme from Patti this week for Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #106 focuses on the season autumn.
Forty years ago, I came to the graduate school in Portland, Oregon. One thing I appreciated Oregon is the distinct four seasons. Autumn is the most impressive with its red, yellow, and orange foliage. The highway by the school lined up with trees displaying the splendid colors for miles and miles. I finished my studies and moved to southern California, and I left the four seasons behind.
My daughter went to the university in Portland, Oregon. She continued to stay there to work and then got married. Even though I visited her often, but somehow those visits didn’t fall into the season of autumn until my granddaughter Autumn was born.
Autumn was born on September 28, 2017. I was there to help such as doing laundry so Mercy and Will could concentrate on taking care of their newborn.
I took these photos early October in Mercy’s neighborhood. Trees started changing colors. One tree was indecisive, so half of the tree changed to yellow and the other half wanted to wait. Other trees around the corner had green and yellow and orange and red.
There was a park nearby surrounded by Acorn trees. Squirrels were everywhere collecting acorns, ate some and buried some for the winter. Another squirrel was chewing something. It turned out that what he had was a fruit, not an acorn.
During my stay in October when Autumn was born, we went to the Cathedral Park. Someone was making giant bubbles. The kids had fun chasing them.
In Portland, Oregon, one annual fun thing to do in the autumn is going to the pumpkin patch. Autumn picked her favorite pumpkin last year. We don’t know if we’ll go to the pumpkin patch this year but I’ll be at her third birthday party for sure.
This is the park with the Acorn trees. Autumn is in the center of the autumn leaves.
I would like to conclude this post with one of my favorite song “Autumn Leaves” sung by Matt Monro.
“Autumn Leaves”
The falling leaves
drift by the window.
The autumn leaves of red and gold.
I see your lips
the summer kisses.
The sunburnt hands I used to hold.
Since you went away
the days grow long.
And soon I’ll hear old winter’s song.
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall.
Since you went away
the days grow long
And soon I’ll hear old winter’s song
But I miss you most of all my darling
When autumn leaves start to fall.
The Showers of Blessings 
Images of autumn in the US never fail to make an impression. Great pics.
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Yes, at least the northern part of the US has brilliant autumn colors. Thank you for your comment,
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Beautiful photos,Miriam.
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I’m glad you liked them, Mark.
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Oh My Autumn has grown up so soon. She is like a little angel among Autumn leaves 🧚♀️💞
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I know, Meenakshi! She’ll be three in two months. I’ll going to see her and her little sister who is four months old. ❤
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Wow!! Wishing you happy journey Miriam! Give my love to both the angels 💞
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Thank you so much, Meenakshi! 🙂
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A beautiful collection of autumn images. That pumpkin field truly says, “Autumn!” Thanks for the reminder of a favorite song from long ago in my past. I don’t think I ever heard Matt Monro’s version.
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Thank you, John. There are several versions of that song with different music and even different lyrics. This lyrics and music are how I learned it. I like the temple of Matt Monro’s version.
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Beautiful pictures Miriam. I love Fall and all the colors it brings into our lives.
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Oh yes the seasons of change…and yes what do we bring into fall with us…lovely capture Miriam and your narratives too. ☺️☀️ enjoy our summer days ~ Hedy
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It feels like we only have summer🌄 and winter 🌫️ in California. I love to visit my daughter in different seasons. Thank you for your comment, Hedy!
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I love your granddaughter’s name! Autumn is my favorite season. The colors are so vibrant, the weather is perfect, and no bugs! 🙂
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I like my granddaughter’s name also, Jacquie.
We have bugs in the summer. Cooler weather doesn’t encourage them hatching.😊
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The colours are great as are your photos.
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Thank you so much, Bella. How’s your book coming along?
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errr, I am a bit side tracked. I am doing a creative writing course and I am trying to get to the non-fiction lesson. fast I hope to be there soon.
I haven’t written so much on it this week. Done a bit of reading.
Thank you for asking and your support. I so need it.
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Everything you’re doing is part of the writing, so that’s wonderful!
I’ll check back later. Best wishes to you!
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Thank you so much.
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You’re welcome, Bella.
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Just lovely, Miriam! Beautiful trees and colours you have captured – and the one that captured my heart is of course Autumn in the middle of autumn!
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I love the colors in autumn. It’s a different feeling of colors. Autumn is very cute. I want to see her so badly!
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A beautiful post, Miriam. Gorgeous colors and a lovely name for your sweet granddaughter. And thanks for sharing the song.
I’m not in any hurry for autumn, but when it comes, it’s always glorious. ❤
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Thank you, Diana! A few more months of summer would be great to enjoy the mountains and beaches. My garden welcomes the summer to stay longer.
I’m going to see Autumn and my new granddaughter Nora next month. Fingers crossed. ❤
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Oh good. Have fun with them. And yes, I could use a couple extra months of summer this year!
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I know, Diana. You’re summer started later than ours in CA. My daughter went camping last weekend. I’m waiting to see their photos!
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My husband suggested a fire in the woodstove today. It’s been so cool here. But some nice weather on the way for August! Lol.
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I like woodstove verse fireplace. My husband just cleaned the chimney yesterday. It reminds me of Mary Poppins. 🙂
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Lol
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A beautiful post, Miriam. The feelings of nostalgia and the gorgeous photos put into context combine to make a gem of a post.
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Oh Cynthia, I appreciated your comment. Thank you so much. Now I get to see the autumn leaves every year when I go to my granddaughter’s birthdays. 😊
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A colorful series of Autumn, Miriam. All are beautifully captured. Thank you for sharing your memories. Autumn in the center of the autumn leaves is my favorite!
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I’m glad you liked the captures, Amy. I hope to see my granddaughters soon!
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This is a glorious post, Miriam, I also love the beautiful colours of autumn. I did wonder how Autumn got her name and didn’t connect it with the actual season as it is spring here in September. A great choice.
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Robbie, in fact my daughter and son-in-law had several names on their list. They didn’t decide on one before the birth of their daughter (also for their second daughter). After the birth, they went down the list and called the babies by those names, then picked the names they felt right to suit the babies’ personalities and responses.
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How lovely, Miriam. I had chosen NIcholas for Michael. He was Elizabeth first until we found out we were having a boy. When he was born, he just wasn’t a Nicholas and I changed it to Michael, which wasn’t even a name I had on my list.
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Yeah, Robbie. We all like to know the stories of how we were named. It seems like they became part of our history like the way you changed from Nicholas to Michael.
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Wonderful photos and poem, Miriam! ❤ xo
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Thank you so much, Bette! It’s my favorite song. ❤
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Oh, I love the song too and will click it now…. ❤
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I hope you’d like it. ❤
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Beautiful…
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Marvelous and captivating pictures, Miriam and what vibrant colours of the flowers. Lovely and such a wonderful and catchy poem. Too good.
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Thank you so much, Kamal. I’m glad you liked the lyrics! The autumn colors in some part of the world are so beautiful.
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You are always welcome dear Miriam and yes beautiful ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Such amazing photos Miriam. I love that your granddaughter’s name is Autumn, how fitting for this post. I do not want to rush summer, because I love the sunny days and the opportunity to swim in my pool, but I love the colors of the changing leaves. Beautiful song.
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Yes, Carla, we are more active in the summer and the sun gives us more energy and good mood. We only have a short autumn, then rush into winter. We like the summer to stay longer also.
I’m glad my granddaughter is named Autumn.
So glad you liked the song.
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Those pictures are absolutely beautiful. What a reminder of the power and majesty of nature. Thank you, Miriam.
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Yes, Jacqui. Nature needs to rest and refresh, die and rebirth. It displays it’s process in a beautiful way.
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WOW! Those are fabulous photos, Miriam!
I live in the northeast, so we experience all four seasons. I love autumn (winter is too long). I don’t think I’ve ever seen a tree half changed over like that. The squirrel close-ups were amazing and the photos of Autumn, your granddaughter, are adorable. Thanks for sharing these!
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I love four seasons, Mae! I could move back to Oregon any time but my husband has a large family in southern California and it seems to be too much for him to live far away from them. So I travel frequently to see my daughter and granddaughters!
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Wow. Great colors, great squirrel shots, great pumpkins, great kid shots. Great!!
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You made me laugh, John. Thank you for liking my photos, great!!
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amazing autumn shots and the song fits perfectly
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Thank you, Beth. Autumn is a photogenic season. I’m glad to remember that song among other options.
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Hi Miriam. Autumn is a very colourful and fruitful month, as seen in your lovely photos. It suites your grand daughter to a tea.
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It is, Kim. I see autumn’s colors and it’s a time of harvest. It feels good, especially after a hot summer. Autumn is a perfect autumn!! 🤗
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Beautiful images and memories, Miriam. I love that your granddaughter is named Autumn!
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Thank you, Patti! I like her name also. She has a gentle personality 😉.
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I like the color in the pumpkin field with just a bit of people and sky to the upper right as contrast.
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I like that pumpkin patch. Thank you, Frank. It’s one of the many pumpkin patches. I wonder what they do with the pumpkins when not sold.
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Wowww Miriam, stunning, great autumnal images!!!
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Thank you so much, Paulo!!!
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Beautiful Miriam, and what perfect music to round it off!
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Thank you, Peter. That song has quite a story. It has a different version of the lyrics and music but I like this version and that was how I learned it. I’m glad you liked it!
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Beautiful autumn and Autumn photos! I particulaly like the close-ups of the squirrel.
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Thank you, Liz. There’s a squirrel in my garden for many years. I took many photos of him also. I’m not sure if it’s the same one.
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Most squirrels do tend to look alike!
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I think so, Liz. The first one I saw seemed to be bigger. Perhaps it was just my photos!
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Could be!
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Such beautiful memories, Miriam. Autumn is adorable. She looks right at home among the golden leaves. Thanks for sharing your stunning photos.
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Thank you, Jill. Now I get to see the autumn leaves every year when going to Autumn’s birthday. I’m planning on two trips to see them. One in next month and one in September for her 3rd birthday. Next month would be my first time seeing the 5 months old granddaughter.
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Aw…I’m so happy for you, Miriam!
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Lovely autumn photos of trees and of your granddaughter! What a cute name too.
I do miss the four seasons, like when I lived in NYC. I think autumn is a beautiful season, transitioning into winter from summer. California kind of lags on the four seasons thing…more like blazing hot summer, regular hot summer, mild/ cool summer. Yet when it’s winter here, it gets cold, minus the snow and ice.
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My granddaughter is very cute and smart.
That’s how I feel about California, Esther. Even winter, I called it teasing season. It’s cold but normally doesn’t last long.
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California doesn’t give us much of a season variety. I get excited when it rains and hope it goes on longer, but it’s short and passing.
I can imagine how much a grandmother loves her grandchildren! Special bond.
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I know, Esther. I welcome rain no matter how long it lasts. Are your parents close by? I only saw one grandma for a short time, so I want to be close to my granddaughters.
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I was very close to my grandmother growing up. When it was just us, we got along great! However, if other family members were around, it got hard to mediate conflicts between her and other family members. Her stubborn and didactic ways bugged her grown kids and their spouses, including my own parents.
But she raised me in Korea till I was four, so she was my first mom. She passed away 10 years ago. Still miss her.
Yes, my parents live in SoCal and we live up north. Even though we live in the same state, it’s not easy seeing each other.
I hope you do get to spend more time with your granddaughters. Grandmas are known to spoil and children love the attention! It doesn’t matter how many grandmas you have, one who is extra loving and caring is better than having two or more average grandmother relationships. (Did that even make sense?! I’m not articulating well. eeek, but as long as you get the gist.) 🙂
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When I taught second grade, the pumpkin patch was one of my regular field trips with the kids. You captured the feel of autumn very well, Miriam.
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We didn’t do that as a field trip. We saved the field trip on longer distance events. We only had two field trips a year. Thank you, Pete.
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On Mon, Jul 20, 2020 at 10:54 PM The Showers of Blessings wrote:
> Miriam Hurdle posted: “The theme from Patti this week for Lens-Artists > Photo Challenge #106 focuses on the season autumn. Forty years ago, I came > to the graduate school in Portland, Oregon. One thing I appreciated Oregon > is the distinct four seasons. Autumn is the most impress” >
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Thank you, Cathy.
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