Oh, beauty! Did you ever open your eyes to the morning light and instinctively know it was going to be a great day? The weather could not have been any more perfect for November, the bonus hour we gained from falling back made it even sweeter! This part of the country subscribes to the Spring forward, Fall back with our clocks. I will admit it, I have such a love/hate relationship with Autumn. It is with great love that I say this for today is autumn, however, soon, winter will be upon me. But, that is a story for me to worry about another day. Today is my #BeautifulSunday hosted by @ace108. You can read his post here.
I set out on a hike through the Shenandoah Valley, the earthy smell of leaves subdued by apple, the sweetness of the decomposing fruit permeating the air. Did I already say the weather could not have been any more perfect today? It looked cold out, but the sun gently touched my face, caressing my cheeks with her warmth. The leaves crunched under my feet as I made my way to a vantage point, looking down upon the valley. The beauty of the colors, the smells mingling together, the farms and the autumn, creating a unique emotional response from my soul.
The enigmatic peak of the colorful glory in the Shenandoah National Park has come - and some of it is already gone. Some have faded or taken to blowing the way of the wind, gently cascading on the mountaintops, but, it was still worthy of another look-see. Soon, we will hear old winter's song, but, just for the moment, the hills are alive with color.
Oh, to dance to the rhythm of the wind. Leaves swaying in the breeze. It speaks of days ahead, yet there is no warmth in her words.
The leaves are backlit by the afternoon sun. A brilliant shade of beautiful.
It's raining sunshine on this beautiful Autumn moment, the day is dripping in living color.
At the last moment, I decided to go have coffee with my dad, so, I picked up a verboten Starbucks Skinny Latte and started meandering through Arlington Cemetery, weaving my way through the canopy of oaks crisscrossing the roadway. The trees have started to let go of some leaves, the rain was torrential last night, but, there are no tell-tale signs of it today, save for the few leaves blowing around. The beauty of this moment does not escape me. Coffee and a tête-à-tête with my dad, I would say that makes it a #SublimeSunday hosted by @c0ff33a. You can read his post here.
I can see the leaves blowing to the ground, reminding me that Mother Nature’s cycles are mirrored in our lives. Autumn is a time for letting go. Releasing all those things that have been a burden.
I am out of words, yet my mind never stops. I turn in place and am taken yet again by the magnitude of this place, Arlington Cemetery. It overwhelms me, yet draws me close each and every time.
Cannon fire boomed across the cemetery, shattering the peace of the moment — at Arlington National Cemetery.
"Planted firmly on the high pinnacle of American faith, the gently fluttering folds are an inspiration of things that can be"
Thank you for stopping by and sharing my #BeautifulSunday and #SublimeSunday with a side of a #Funkyedit. Have a wonderful week ahead!
They want to be picked. They yearn to be loved. Shouldn't we all want to be? There must be a flower. Always a flower. A little bit of a #funkyedit by @krazypoet
¸.♥´¸.•♥¨) Let the sun shine in on your life
So the joy may touch your soul
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So, stop, have a glass of refreshments and let us take in the rest of the day's glory while we can. Today was a most beautiful day, filled with sunshine and happiness - with a side of sublime. Happy #BeautifulSunday! Sublimely so!
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Wow!!!!!!! I'm super impressed with your photography! So vibrant and alive--amazing capture of Autumn. Feeling the beauty of this day with you and super grateful to have been a part of your world.
Thank you so much for those kind words! Autumn is an incredible time to be free to wander amount natures beauty.
Thank you for the visit and for the words, you have an amazing command of them. I hope you have a most wonderful Tuesday!
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Totally worth it @daveks!
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Thank you! You humble me!
Oh my, talk about a view from the top pic! WOW!!! You had it just right, with plenty of colors and the lighting to make them POP like crazy!
I am happy you got to spend some time having a coffee and a chat with your dad. He was beyond a great man from what I have learned about him. I am sure he was more than pleased with your company.
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Thank you! The view from so many places there is pretty incredible. I think because the overlook shows off so many farming communities, a look that I truly love.
Yes, my dad was pretty quiet yesterday. :)
Autumn is such a wondrous time, the only burden is that it will eventually turn into winter. Old man winter was too kind last year. That must mean this year will be a harsh one. Well, time will tell. Right?
Tip!Stunning photo of Shenandoah National Park , the vibrant autumnal colours are a true delight.
Loving the #Uptree photos, this could become a new tag - I really just don't know why but looking up the trunk of a tree is just so different - you don't normally see a tree that why and it actually makes for a very unique photo.
Thank you so much for sharing my post link, you are always to kind to me. And the funky edit to finish - so superb crazy pop art of a flower I love it!
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Oh, yes! I like that tag! Looking up has always been such a thing with me. I always feel like you are missing out if you don't. It does make for a very unique point of view.
I love sharing your link, you are very generous and kind to everyone and it makes it a pleasure to be able to do something for you. Hehe That was my very first #FunkyEdit! :)
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Wow what a great set of photos Denise. That first one is out of this world beautiful and I just had to resteem it.
We have Remembrance Sunday on the 11th of November. It is always a time to remember our good fortune because of their sacrifice.
Thank you, Michael @molometer I appreciate the upvote and resteem!
Sunday is also our Remembrance Day or Veterans Day also. I didn't realize that we have the same day. I hope you have a most wonderful day!
Beautiful SUNDAY my friend, love the flower indeed... the fall season brings such lovely color... be well and stay awesome
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I try to slip in the #funkyedits when I can. It can be a little tricky with some of the subjects, but, @c0ff33a makes it easy to do with his random posting on Sunday! Hope all is well with you and have a fabulous week ahead!
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Oh yea did quite the nice job indeed, I always enjoy seeing everyone's Sunday post now with a touch of something fun and funky in the mix... anytime is a good time. Be well my dear
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Thank you so much! You guys are so nice to me!
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Well Denise, @dswigle, what to do? If I say what I think about your post it seems that I want to flatter you. I want!
I have to say ... it's wonderful. Structural and visual. Wonderful photos!
A question: In Arlington cemetery are buried only military(and politicians, I think John Kennedy)?
Hi, Dan! @bluemoon Thank you so much for the words. You are always so kind with them.
As for your question? In Arlington cemetery are buried only military(and politicians, I think John Kennedy)? The answer is yes, it is a military cemetery and politicians are not buried there. John F. Kennedy was a politician and president, but, he also was in the Navy and piloted a boat PT109 , to be exact which was wrecked and he is honored with saving many lives during that time, so he is a war hero. There were a couple of others, but, they too served in the military. (Normally they must retire or be a war hero.
I hope that answers your question without too much confusion.
Thank you! That's what I thought.
:) I hope you have a most excellent night!
Thank you! It's 2 am, hope for a good night.
Absolutely stunning Denisse, I love it there as well, there has never been anything that humbled me more than that cemetery. It takes your breath away with the falling leaves, like fallen soldiers from days gone by.
You know, I absolutely agree. I go there on a regular basis as it is not too far from me and it still humbles me. After all this time.
I like that analogy, I have to admit. Falling leaves are like fallen soldiers. Exactly! Thanks for stopping by and I hope that you have an amazing week ahead!
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This is such a wonderful post, Denise. You described so beautiful the beauty of the Fall. Winter will come soon so enjoying every sunny day is a must. And what can be more beautiful than sharing the beauty of an Autumn day with our loved ones, even if their gone? I'm sure your father smiles from where he is. 🙂
Beautiful edit of the flower photo. The feeling I get is of an Autumn flower facing the November chill. Lovely!
Thank you for delighting us with these amazing photos and the beautiful words. Have a great week, my dear! 😘
It is true, isn't it? I think I enjoy Fall all the more because winter is on its coattails! That makes these last days of warmth all the more sweeter! We have had such an amazing Spring and Summer, it was hard to let go!
But, the good part is that it will be back again! Thank you for the lovely comment and I hope you have a most amazing week!
Spectacular leaf color. Big color display of nature before the gloomy Winter.
Oh, yes! Thank you for that! You know I almost forgot we have winter coming! :) Say hello to Scary Cat. I'm trying to get her to like me.
Hi, Mike! I hope you have a most fabulous week ahead and thanks for dropping in and going leaf peeping with me.
What a beautiful post @dswigle. Such a treat you have given us with your images. That country scene you used to lure us into this post is supremely picturesque and then the beauty of those trees dressed in the colours of autumn are just so appealing.
Some quiet moments to dedicate to your dad with a latte in hand and meditation in your heart comleted your sublime and beautiful Sunday and I think you are preparing yourself well as the first signs of winter begin to emerge by releasing all those things that have become a burden.
And.......to find a digital dazzling daisy macro was a delight to my eyes. Those funky colours in the centre of the flower are really cool. You've done it now, my friend! I will expect to see more of your digital works in the future. Im very impressed. (U & R )
Thank you! I missed this response and such a nice one, as yours all are!
That digital daisy was fun! OMG! Now I know I am going to have to do it again. The possibilities are endless!
Thank you so much for the resteem and upvote! Mwah!
Oh.....good for you Denise. I'm excited to hear you are planning on producing more digital art. It's a good way to to re-use images that you may have already posted when you get short of content or decide that many of them can change their appearance dramatically after a digital makeover. I will keep my diiotal antenae operating and look forward to yur next creation/s.
I hope you are having af abulous weekend. MWah to you too!
such beautiful colors !!
Thank you, Victor! @victorbz That is always such a compliment coming from Mr. Black and White! ;)
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Denise, beautiful photos. And those pictures of Arlington, very moving. Nice poetic commentary.
Great post.
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Sorry, the first one bounced! Let's try this again!
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Thank you. I do love Arlington and it is one of my favorite places to wander about. So peaceful. So uniform. So, so much.
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Most of my memories of that ilk are from my childhood... <sigh!>
What an absolutely, utterly gorgeous day!
Thanks for sharing your brilliantly colorful photos with us.
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Thank you so much for the kind words. I love you gif! :) It makes me smile every time I see it.
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Thank you, Denise! <3
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Such gorgeous fall colors and clearly a lovely place for a hike
Thanks so much, JJ @tattoodjay I just love getting out in the beauty of the season. The colors have been quite brilliant this year down here. Surprising as we didn't have an overabundance of rain, but, I guess it was enough.
Thanks for dropping by and your amazing support!
I to love this season I think the peak was this past weekend but as you know I didnt get out to get any new shots
There will be some left. Drive a little south. ;)
I will be seeing what I can find next weekend ;)
I will usually head for an area that has a lot of shade and find that the leaves seem to turn last.
I noticed still quite a bit of color around when I drove tot he hospital this morning so I may be lucky this weekend, just need nice weather and my arm and shoulder to feel a little better so I can carry the camera LOL
Even without the gorgeous photos, this is a beautiful post sweets!
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It has been a beauty of an Autumn Day. I am hoping for a few more like this.
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Beautiful photos. I love the lively vibrate colors jumping out at me. Yes, they bring me joy too.
Thank you so much! The colors of Autumn are absolutely stunning this year! I feel fortunate to have this much color when further north had little.
Thank you for dropping by!
What a beautifully colour filled post @dswigle. The Shenandoah Valley looks absolutely magnificent, I expect this is the best time of year to photograph it, the warm tones of the trees contrast wonderfully with that vibrant green grass.
A perfect contribution to the #beautifulsunday tag, which you have introduced me to just now!
Well, I am so glad to hear that! #beautifulsunday by @ace108 is a wonderful tag to post in. It is fun to see what everyone does on the weekend and share a few shots.
It was a perfect day for a hike through the mountains. Of course, I use that term loosely as they have so many that live in or near the Rockies etc... I have always been told that these on the East Coast anywhere are not really mountains! LOL
But, they cannot dispute the colors! :) Thank you for stopping in and your wonderful comment! I hope you have a most amazing week!
I shall remember the tag and hopefully share some pretty weekend photos next time I’m out and about :)
Haha I suppose they could be classed as mountains, lucky they don’t look steep though! A hike is a hike no matter how high the mountain is.
I hope you have a wonderful week too!
That wasn't a steep part, I walked down to an overlook. We shall just call them East Coast Mountains! LOL
I just came home on Monday day but I think I need some refreshment too.
Well, you know that you are more than welcome to some refreshments! That is what I have them for. I cannot keep you straight as to your coming and going. Seems like you are always going. :)
Thank you for dropping by and I do hope that you have a wonderful week ahead of you!
You're welcome.
Enjoy a good week. :-)
It's so nice to see you all over the platform!! I love it!
Oh Denise 😍 It is impossible to say which is more beautiful - your enchanting narrative or the rich colours of those autumnal trees. I would love to take just such a walk with you one day and revel in the love of nature we so obviously share. Have a beautiful day and thank you, this was a blissful experience 🤗❤️🦋🌴🌈💛🍀
Oh, that would be so divine! Wouldn't it?? Nature is just so amazing, every single day. The colors of the leaves at this time of year just take my breath away. So many do not get to enjoy the color, it goes from green to brown, but, ours were sporting all of the colors this year.
Thank you so much for dropping by, you are always and forever a pleasure to see! I hope you have a wonderful week ahead!
Absolutely stunning!
Thank you so much for the kind words and for the resteem! Much appreciated!
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Great Sunday to enjoy beautiful shots very creative :)
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