Autumn Light

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Eliza Waters

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There’s something about light filtering through autumn leaves that reminds me of opaque stained glass, but with even greater luminosity than anything manmade. Its beauty is all the more special because it is so ephemeral.

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About Eliza Waters

Gardener, photographer, naturalist, writer
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20 Responses to Autumn Light

  1. Line Herikstad's avatar Trini says:
    October 18, 2014 at 1:34 am

    Oh, so lovely! 🙂

  2. woodlandgnome's avatar woodlandgnome says:
    October 18, 2014 at 1:58 am

    Always reminds me of “Templar glass” from the old cathedrals. It is living light.

  4. Micheal K's avatar mk says:
    October 18, 2014 at 2:49 am

    I’ve read in the tourist guide books that say stained glass was designed to teach bible stories for the masses who couldn’t read. I think your photograph and your small essay reflects this sentiment — this ephemeral golden light certainly reminds me of the love all around, and that it can only be appreciated in this very moment.

  6. Silver in the Barn's avatar Silver in the Barn says:
    October 18, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Yes! What Woodland Gnome so beautifully said. This photograph is a gem, Eliza.

  7. Jewels's avatar Jewels says:
    October 18, 2014 at 2:16 pm

    Beautiful, Eliza! I love the comparison to stained glass. 🙂

  8. dorannrule's avatar dorannrule says:
    October 18, 2014 at 3:15 pm

    A gorgeous view – and yes – stained glass is a wonderful comparison.

  9. Val T Boyko's avatar Val Boyko says:
    October 18, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I hear you! It is so uplifting at this time of year 🙂

  10. kimberlyharding's avatar kimberlyharding says:
    October 19, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    I had never thought about the “stained glass” effect, but it so fits!

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