Oct 14, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2020, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3
Hunt for Red October Leaves | Burning Bush The trusty burning bush never disappoints. It always turns a brilliant red even if the trees only go to yellow or light red. For the whole story with all images, see Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Oct 13, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2020, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3
Hunt for Red October Leaves | Tree Line The trees in this tree line turn red at the same time each year. The tree line lies next to a bean field which lies next to a polo field. Yep, there’s a polo field in the middle of a grain farm. For the whole story with all images, see Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Oct 12, 2020 | AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Daily Image 2020, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V1
Hunt for Red October Leaves | Slowly Turning Northern Illinois leaves turn slowly from shades of green to yellows to reds. For the whole story with all images, see Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Oct 11, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2020, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3
Hunt for Red October Leaves | Red Symmetry The Maple leaf’s symmetry makes it an unmistakable symbol of strength and endurance. The 21mm extension tube helps the veins of this maple leaf at peak color to make a distinctive impression. For the whole story with all images, see Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Oct 11, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, 7 Image Stories, AF-S 50mm f1.4G, Hunt for Red October Leaves, Illinois, Leaves, Nature, Nikon 1 V1, Nikon 1 V3
Hunt for Red October Leaves | a 7 Image Story The hunt for red October leaves is much harder than it would seem in northern Illinois. Northern Illinois has many trees with yellow and/or orange leaves, but not many with deep red leaves. For the deep reds, one must travel farther north or wait a few more weeks for red Icy Leaves.
Why a Sandhill Crane image? Well, first I like Sandhill Cranes. Second, they do have some red on their heads. Third, this Sandhill was finding some food in the grass while I was on my hunt for red October leaves.
Red Symmetry The Maple leaf’s symmetry makes it an unmistakable symbol of strength and endurance. The 21mm extension tube helps the veins of this maple leaf at peak color to make a distinctive impression. Slowly Turning Northern Illinois leaves turn slowly from shades of green to yellows to reds. Tree Line The trees in this tree line turn red at the same time each year. The tree line lies next to a bean field which lies next to a polo field. Yep, there’s a polo field in the middle of a grain farm. Burning Bush The trusty burning bush never disappoints. It always turns a brilliant red even if the trees only go to yellow or light red. Backyard Beauty is where you find it. Sometimes, it’s in the backyard. Bush in the Woods On my walkabout through the woods this beautiful red bush adorned the trail. It almost looks leather like. Along My Walkabout While walking along the lake, this tree stands out among so many others.
Each image will be posted individually this week with a bit more narrative under category Hunt for Red October Leaves.
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Jan 4, 2020 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, Daily Image 2020, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3, Reflections on 2019
Reflections on 2019 | Autumn Beautiful autumn color, although short, reminds us that beautiful winter snow and ski season are just around the corner. For the whole story with all images, see Reflections on 2019 | a 7 Image Story.
Nov 9, 2019 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2019, Icy Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3
Icy Leaves | Crabapple Crabapples seem to weather the winter quite nicely. They feed several types of birds all winter. For the whole story with all images, see Icy Leaves | a 7 Image Story.
Nov 8, 2019 | 1 VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6, 21mm MOVO for Nikon 1, Daily Image 2019, Icy Leaves, Leaves, Nikon 1 V3
Icy Leaves | One Two One wet red leaf with another yellow leaf for a backdrop separates the pair from the background. For the whole story with all images, see Icy Leaves | a 7 Image Story.