avatarK. Barrett

Summary

The undefined website documents a week-long photo-a-day challenge by K. Barrett, capturing the quickly changing scenery during the third week of November, with reflections on the beauty and pace of nature's transitions.

Abstract

The undefined website features a photo essay by K. Barrett, showcasing the rapid changes in nature through a week-long "Photo-A-Day Challenge." Each day, from November 14th to 20th, Barrett shares a photograph and a brief description that encapsulates the essence of the day's scenery. The images range from the sun's swift rise and set, vibrant fall foliage clinging to life, to the anticipation of winter's arrival. The author also shares a personal journey, moving from Pennsylvania to California, illustrating a drastic change in scenery. The essay concludes with an invitation for readers to appreciate and give thanks for the earth's beauty and the people with whom they share it. Barrett acknowledges Dennett for initiating the challenge and encourages readers to view other participants' contributions.

Opinions

  • The author finds beauty in the transient nature of the earth's scenery, particularly in the fleeting moments of fall.
  • Barrett expresses a sense of urgency to capture and appreciate the quickly changing environment before it's gone.
  • The author values the habit of looking up, as it has led to discovering interesting sights, such as a winding vine.
  • The extended beauty of sunflowers due to rain is appreciated, with a charming anthropomorphic observation of one sunflower seemingly shooing a fly.
  • Birds waiting for snow evoke a sense of anticipation and continuity across seasons for the author.
  • A personal decision to move to California for a change of scenery is reflected upon positively, with the new environment offering a warmer vibe.
  • There is a deep gratitude expressed for the earth's scenery and the community of photographers participating in the challenge.
Photo, K.Barrett, author (Sun rests, ready to reset the stage)

PHOTO-A-DAY CHALLENGE

Quickly Changing Scenery

Third Week of November

A beautiful aspect of life is the scenery that the earth provides. ― Jessica Marie Baumgartner

Day 1

The cover photo reminds me how fast the sun rises and sets each day and how fast the scenery changes. Life is moving almost too fast for us to take it all in. If we even blink, we miss what that moment had in store for us.

Day 2

This reddish-orange beauty is somewhat sheltered and holding on to its brightly colored leaves for dear life.

Photo, K.Barrett, author (Holding On)

Day 3

The fall skies can be brutal but always much appreciated for their life-giving rain. The leaves are quickly being blown away in the blustering winds.

Photo, K.Barrett, author (Drenching Skies)

Day 4

Looking up this fall has been extra special with the Looking Up prompt in Weeds and Wildflowers. I am glad I got in the habit of looking up, this vine was interesting to see.

Photo, K.Barrett, author (Winding vine)

Day 5

The rain has extended the beauty of this patch of sunflowers. They are still thriving. This one seemed to be reaching to shoo a fly.

Photo, K.Barrett, author (Shoo Fly)

Day 6

These birds seem to be ready for the season to change, just sitting and waiting for snow. I think I have almost the exact same picture from last winter, except the tree was buried under inches of snow.

K.Barrett, author (Waiting for Snow)

Day 7

It seems the sky, the flowers, and the birds are all settled in, enjoying the last moments of fall in Pennsylvania. The scenery is set to change on schedule.

But, I opted to relocate for a more drastic change of scenery, in California. These birds (Birds of Paradise) give me a much warmer vibe!

Photo, K.Barrett, author (Warm vibes)

Thanks for reading! I hope everyone takes in the scenery wherever they may find themselves. Give thanks for the scenery the earth provides and for the people we share it with.

Thanks to Dennett for starting this challenge. Check out her latest week in photos and see how to join!

Also, check out the awesome entries from the other inspiring participants:

Erika Burkhalter/Eileen Vorbach Collins/Anne Bonfert/Sasha Meyer/Tracy Aston/Lisa Bolin/Juan O. Aguilera/David Wade Chambers/June Nguyen/Mia Verita/Susan Alison/LensAfield/Barbara Radisavljevic/Diana Lotti/Barbara Dalton/Kim Zuch/K. Barrett/Sandra Barrett/Shruthi Sundaram/Gustavo Mendez/Olive Wilson/Jane Frost (Jane Grows Garden Rooms)

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