cold fire
these smoke bush leaves were probably around 60 degrees fahrenheit when i photographed them. but i love the illusion of light and flame they give, on this day so close to autumn’s first real chill. this morning i’ll be giving a creative mornings talk at the minneapolis institute of art. it will be a supportive crowd of fellow creatives, but i have to say, i could use a little courage from the flame at the center of this photo. may it light my way, and more helpfully, may it speed me through 100 slides in 25 minutes! see you all on the other side…
smoke bush leaves in full fall color
minneapolis, minnesota
Absolutely beautiful!
Thank you so much!!
Amazing! You are the light for so many of us. I wish I was within a five hundred miles to hear your talk-I’d be there!
Thank you Dede! I’m giving you a big virtual hug right now, in thanks for your warm and constant love and support.
Well, the flame within this smoke bush really did the trick cause, woman, you were on fire this morning. I just soaked it in. Thanks for a great start to my morning. I was able to say howdy to your mother on the way out. Also — I’ve always wanted a smoke bush in my small urban yard and this just sealed the deal.
It was so great to see you yesterday, and to feel your addition to the beautiful energy in the room. Thank you for being there, and good luck recapturing your routine in Italy.
So beautiful indeed … Annoucing autumn in midsummer :). It’s fascinating to see how the next season is always hidden in the current and sometimes, just within a day or two, it becomes so obvious that it’s just around the corner …
Your arrangement reminds me of Andy Goldsworthy’s work, he’s a Scottish land artist (you’ve probably heard of him). Here’s the trailer to a documentary about him, “Rivers and Tides”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3lveJmjY8
Greetings from German summer,
Dorothea
So beautiful indeed … annoucing autumn in midsummer. It’s fascinating to see how the next season is always hidden in the current and sometimes, just within a day or two, it becomes so obvious that it’s just around the corner …
Your arrangement reminds me of Andy Goldsworthy’s work, he’s a Scottish land artist (you’ve probably heard of him). Here’s the trailer to a documentary about him, “Rivers and Tides”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AT3lveJmjY8
Greetings from German summer,
Dorothea
Thanks for this beautiful comment, Dorothea.
Love this photo…it is beautiful!
Thank you Brigitte! I love it too.