Week Three - Fall Back East

     When I went home for my brother’s wedding last weekend, I was really excited that I would be able to see the leaves changing back East. And I have to say that the forests of Pennsylvania did not disappoint me. Fall was always my favorite season back home. It was full of football games, pumpkins, warm clothing, boots, and hot beverages. My favorite days were the ones that were slightly overcast, as is the one pictured. The glare of sunshine is shadowed by light clouds, and there is an electric chill in the air. The sky is still bright, but it also provides just the right shadows to make the bright colors of the leaves pop. A more subdued light also allows for the dark outline of tree trunks to compliment the colors. What I especially love about the light in this picture is that it somehow highlights very warm colors while communicating the crisp chill of the air. Looking at this picture reminds me of the calm peacefulness of a warm sweater, a good book and a mug of hot cider.