I spent most of the day today out in nature, which was wonderful. I was at Caumsett State Park on the north shore of Long Island. It once was the Marshall Field III Estate - he of the Chicago department store fame. He bought 1700 acres in 1920 and build some beautiful homes - the main mansion and a "summer cottage" and an "winter cottage." Substitute "Mansion" for the words "cottage." I spent years doing stories about turning the property into a New York State Park, and I was allowed to do fashion shoots there before the park was open. But I haven't been back in perhaps 20 years. So I think this may be the best photograph from the day, but that doesn't matter because I will show you a pile of less-than-great photographs in the coming days. For some reason there was not much fall color in other places, but there was a fair amount on the shore of this pond, fortunately. And Canada geese to finish off the photograph.
3 comments:
Very pretty colors but the two dead trees are bothering me, although they are a focal point in this photo. Did they die from too much flooding? It is nature and looks like a gorgeous day to visit the park.
Joan
What a pretty and peaceful picture. Love the colors. betsey
Joan: Good observation - that the dead trees are the focal point of this photograph. The silver tree branches are what really caught my eye, after seeing all the color foliage. I like the contrast between the living and the dead. I have no idea why those trees died, but I am guessing that you suggestion is correct - that somehow the water level has increased, or perhaps the earth the tree was rooted in on the bank was eaten away by the water in windy conditions. Just a guess
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