autumn retrospect

the chill i felt outside tonight was shocking considering the amount of water and salt my body lost walking between the parking garage, library, and classroom this afternoon.

i know this is kind of a stereotypical "wow, look a the stunning realization that i'm coming to that autumn is finally here" post, but i honestly don't mean for it to be. tonight i'm posting some images that i shot last november in the closing days of fall. the seasons always seem to change unbearably slow along the east coast, particularly in virginia, but that gave me the chance to capture some really dramatic colors. ironically, the day after taking these photos (the ones in williamsburg at least), i developed a high fever and was bed ridden for three to five days.

there's something inspiring and invigorating about this time of year that doesn't really come with any other season. i find fall is always a great time to reflect on my emotions. the cool weather gives me a new sense and awareness of life even though everything around me seems to be dying. around this time every year, i find myself doing some kind of soul searching, and trying to find some way to justify what's changed inside me over the course of the year. likewise, autumn always seems to bring me back to earth. i can think more clearly, and just focus on being happy. i suppose, in a way, these photos are a way for me to illustrate that joy. there's no real subject in these images other than the trees and settings they depict, but the vivid colors in the leaves and the sky, and the stillness of the water on the chesapeake are in essence reflections of me. anyway, enjoy!

Location: Williamsburg, VA / Washington, D.C.
Film: Fujichrome Provia 100F (slide film)
Time: November, 2009


the following were taken around williamsburg. provia is great because every image i've ever shot with it has been vibrant and bright.




this image was shot close to the national mall in washington d.c. this was taken a few weeks after the above images. the weather was much colder, but the sky was still bright and crisp. the autumn sun threw some great shadows.




finally, this is a preview of a project i'm about to undertake. when i'm finally able to complete it, i'll be sure to post an image of it here.




thanks for viewing, have a great night!

PS- as an aside, i am currently looking for a better site to host my images on. i'm currently using photobucket, but i'm not wild about their layout and the way the images look when linked.

if you have any recommendations, please comment below and let me know! also, please comment and let me know what you think of the pictures. feedback is always appreciated! :)