Hidden Fall Beauties

During the COVID lockdown, I took a free online class. Photography lessons, which opened my eyes to see the hidden beauties you normally overlook.

I always thought the perfect shot would either present itself or be staged because that’s what I was used to.

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I knew that, but never really understood.

I don’t work with different lenses, and I will never be able to take a picture of a dragonfly in flight, because I don’t have what it takes, meaning the lenses, and the equipment.

And I don’t have the patience to wait for hours, nor do I have the time, because so far, time is still money, meaning I have to make a living.

I have an eye for fabrics and color compositions, at work. I like to play with textures and paints, and I love to push boundaries.

Nature gives us all that, especially in autumn, when the colors and the light change for a couple of months.

The perfect shot, the ideal picture is everywhere.

30 Comments

  1. Your skills are very evident, capturing life in the moment. Beautiful. I love all the photos. Thanks for sharing these today.

    November 11, 2024
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  2. Unknown's avatar leigha66 said:

    WOW! These are wonderful! I especially love the multicolored leaves with the white background!

    November 10, 2024
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  3. Beautiful images, Bridget. You have a good eye. 🙂

    November 10, 2024
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  4. Unknown's avatar restlessjo said:

    It surely is, and you have some beauties here.

    November 10, 2024
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      • Unknown's avatar restlessjo said:

        Very mild right now, Bridget, but it’s set to change.

        November 10, 2024
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  5. Excellent pictures. I don’t get involved with lenses, even though I have belonged to a camera club for years! Now I have only my phone; looking out all the time for interesting ( quick ) shots is the fun part.

    November 10, 2024
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    • I thought I needed lenses and equipment to take good pictures, but just like you, I take most of my pictures with my phone these days. Thank you.

      November 10, 2024
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  6. Your confidence in colour composition certainly shines through here Bridget. A lovely selection.

    November 10, 2024
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    • Autumn gives us a great variety of colors to work with every year. It’s not me 🙂

      November 10, 2024
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  7. Unknown's avatar Yinglan said:

    Very wonderful pictures. I love the composition of each one. You have a great eye for photography. 😊

    November 10, 2024
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    • Thank you, Yinglan. I am so pleased you liked the pictures.

      November 10, 2024
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      • Unknown's avatar Yinglan said:

        You’re welcome. 🙂

        November 11, 2024
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  8. Unknown's avatar John said:

    Lovely compositions! I see photo possibilities all around me each day, the next photo could be right in front of you, keep looking for them! ❤️😊

    November 10, 2024
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    • Thank you, John. I take too many pictures. I should do a weekly photo dumb 🙂 You are right, the next picture is aways right in front of us, or on the side, or behind, or above 🙂

      November 10, 2024
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      • Unknown's avatar John said:

        You’ve got it! Happy shooting! 😎👍🏻

        November 10, 2024
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  9. Unknown's avatar Darlene said:

    Some fabulous shots here. Well done. I enjoy taking pictures but it is usually hit and miss and I have no patience to wait for hours (or minutes) for the perfect shot.

    November 10, 2024
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    • I have a large collection of ‘miss pictures’ mostly when I try to take pictures of the dogs or other animals, pets or wildlife. They just don’t hold still no matter what I tell them. They don’t accept any form of bribe either.

      November 10, 2024
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  10. Unknown's avatar Rupali said:

    Lovely images and yes the last one is fantastic.

    November 10, 2024
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    • Thank you, Rupali. It’s always good to see you in my comment section.

      November 10, 2024
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  11. Unknown's avatar Poetpas said:

    It looks like you have some talent. I love photography and taking photos.

    November 10, 2024
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      • Unknown's avatar Poetpas said:

        Welcome!

        November 13, 2024
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  12. I love that last shot!

    Well, I love all of them, but the last one with the person in it speaks to me.

    November 10, 2024
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    • Unknown's avatar Liz said:

      I’m same. I love them all. But that last photo, I keep looking at. 😊

      November 10, 2024
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      • Thank you, Liz. How interesting that you like the last one the most.

        November 10, 2024
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        • Unknown's avatar Liz said:

          I just seem to be drawn to it and it’s an excellent photo with the angle of how you taken it .

          November 10, 2024
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    • You seem to be in good company. I am surprised that so many like it best. Hmmm

      November 10, 2024
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    • I find it fascinating as well, it was taken when someone had to tie the shoes. 🙂

      November 10, 2024
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