Before another moment passes, and I am distracted by all the distraction of life. I am here, to write, well to offer you a view. This blog is about art, about photography, the process and the facts.
So Fridays will become Photo Fridays where Photographs will rule the page.
For years I have been fascinated by leaves, all seasons, all weather, and I have photographed them from buds, to blooms, to full fledge green flags flipping in the wind! To what I present today, fallen leaves, carpets of leaves.
Recently I have been photographing fallen leaves, a bit from above, shooting down at them, more fascinating is laying on the ground with me, ant level.
So the new series is being presented. With a poem “Dead Leaves” by MdAsadullah
Never think that dead leaves cannot speak.
Words can be uttered without mouth or beak.
Come in heard to hear and they’ll remain mum.
To hear them in solitude you need to come.
Loneliness and silence are their best friend.
You can listen only if truth you seek and intend.
If you’ve mind and heart to listen, men of clay!
Words more worthy than living they can say.
If your heart is strong and if you have no fear.
Then in storms they are very loud, very clear.
And if your heart is weak in breeze come near.
Truth of this life they will whisper in your ear.
I am grateful to have you walk this path with me today. I am honored to share these wondrous creations, the leaf with whoever wanders down a path. Please “see” .
All Photographs can be found here
the reluctant bloger 
The passing time of year when wild leaves are falling. beautiful photos and thank you for sharing
Bill,
Thank you for taking a look and for commenting!
You are growing be great. Experienced these with my grandson while taking him to the play center.
Bala,
Leaves are amazing. It is grand that you shared them with your grandson!
Thank you for the visit!
Good afternoon Jeff…what transpiring photos and reflective poetry they have both inspired me . I write poetry myself so pen poised and creativity oozing . Shall look forward to your regular spot reluctant .
Cherryx
Thank you Cherry! Always great to hear from you! Glad you enjoyed the combination of photos and poetry! I am sure that is the direction that the friday posts with go, yet not a bad idea. I am not much of a poetry guy, believe it or not!
Blessing,
Jeff
Jeff – Your creativity (both written and photographic) always feeds my soul. Thank you.
Laurie,
Thank you so very much!
These pictures take me back to my childhood autumns, when I spent many an hour laying on the ground, viewing the woods at “ant level.” Thank you!
Barbara,
I am glad of the happy memory making. It is an adventure to lay on the ground to capture and share this experience of leafing !
I think autumn leaves are fascinating. I have drawn many autumn, fallen leaves. I enjoy doing detailed drawings, although I haven’t drawn in over a year. I think it is time for me to get back to it. Thanks for stopping by my blog! It was nice to see your smiling face.
Pj
Thank you so much for stopping by! My feeling is that we using out creative tools is a great way to stay centered, and happy!
Yes, it really is a great way to stay centered. 🙂
I loved the poem and the pictures!
Thank you so much PJ! Glad you got over here to see them!