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.
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.
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What a pretty and peaceful picture. Love the colors. betsey
ReplyDeleteJoan: 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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