Often, when I set out with an idea in mind, it becomes something else entirely.
I was thinking about the rich colours and light of autumn, and yesterday was one of those perfect autumn days.
But this is what I came away with.
The convoluted reflections of the trees.
And beneath those reflections, the autumn leaves, submerged and already fading into murkiness.
Moments of bare limbs and fallen leaves melding together in rippling shadows.
A fleeting reconnection.
© Karen McRae, 2012
draw and shoot 
A la Surface affleure , Tout un Monde de Reflets ,
Il Suffit de s’immerger , Pour en Entendre par Coeur ,
Le Murmure des Couleurs , Vers la Lumière Portée ,
Dansant prête à Changer , Selon notre Onde d’Humeur.
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NéO~
Néo,
J’adore.
Le Clown
Merci à l’Hors 😉
My favorite is the third shot, like an impressionist painting!
Thank you, the surface is like an ever changing canvas.
Just gorgeous Karen.
Thanks very much, Shari!
They’re like crisp impressionist paintings 🙂
Oh, I like the word crisp. Thank you, Sophie.
Great captures! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you, Todor!
You’re welcome
Wonderful Karen. I especially like the last image but all So interesting to look at.
Chilbrook, thank you.
Beautifully sculpted and framed nature which has
sublimated to completely new existence.
This is what the creation meant. Excellent work.
Much thanks, Yoshizen.
These are outstanding Karen! Very creative and very nicely done!
Phil, thank you, I’m glad you think so. You can’t always anticipate how things will go…
tremendous. of course.
Nathan, you are very kind! Thank you.
If I could count the times my intentions altered themselves….Clearly your intentions lead you to an interesting place. The last image is exquisite!
Intentions are interesting aren’t they?
I like how things just have their own ebb and flow and you just have to go along with it. I feel like I’m always learning that way.
Thank you!
Excellent abstracts, Karen.
Thank you!
Such striking images with just the hint of color – always look forward to seeing what you are sharing with us, Karen. Always beautiful! K
I’m glad you do, Kathleen. Much thanks.
So fluid and beautiful to look at. I like how you presented Fall in such a different way to how you envisaged. Inspiration in the moment is a wonderful thing 😉
Thank you, Marina!
Gorgeous.
🙂
I know you have gotten this before, but I am nominating you for the Beautiful Blogger Award. Your images really move me.
Thank you, Gabriel! I’m happy that you think that.
Autumn is such a great time for photograhy. Beautiful series of photos, Karen.
It really is, Simon. Thank you!
You captured wonderfully the ambiguity of watery surfaces, well done!
“ambiguity of watery surfaces” -good description!
Thanks very much.
…like a beautiful vitraux!!
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Yes, a bit like stained glass. 🙂 Thank you!
What magical images – especially the last one!
Thank you, Louis.
The first one would make an awesome texture! Beautiful.
Thank you, Joylene.
There’s something so very delicate about these images. They remind me of the fragility of shattered glass. Exquisite beauty!!!
Marcie, thank you very much!
Hi Karen It is interesting how we come so close to interpreting the same thing in a different way. My blog today is about painting the breeze between the trees.
Carla
“Painting the breeze between the trees” – that sounds so delicate and lovely!
These are so beautiful Karen. When I read your opening statement on this post about having an idea that becomes something else I had to smile. I can relate to that.
Things just move along in their own way! Thanks, Allen.
Wonderful abstracts Karen. Love the colours and textures.
I’m so glad you went for these shots instead – they crackle with dour, autumnal energy, beautiful and melancholy.
Richard, your comment is really great! Thank you.
Very creative and very nicely done! Orofiorentino from Italy
Thank you!
Extraordinary and always with great art. I congratulate you.
Hi Carlos, you are very kind. 🙂
I can only say what so many have already said, these look so much like paintings, really lovely work there, Karen
Thank you, Ian!
It’s just stealing from nature, really…
nice words! stunning images!
Thanks, Virgilio!
beautiful as always karen.. calming indeed
It always seems calming to be near water. Thank you, Helen.
Like the hidden part of a life within a life…below the surface, tucked inside, providing the substance upon which the rest of it is built. Beautiful images, Karen…your eyes and words…
I like your words very much, Scott. Thank you.
You’re most welcome….
Beautiful! For some reason these photos remind of the song- “Leave out all the rest…” by Linkin Park. 🙂
Hi Nandini, I don’t know that song – I will check it out! 🙂
Thank you!
These shots are so beautiful. The water looks delicious, cool and refreshing all at once. It makes me want to dive in. I think it would clear my head : )
Nareen, thank you. It’s shallow though, be careful! : )
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Painterly, lovely, tranquil…Your work is spectacular. There’s a quiet strength in your images that’s truly special.
Jessica, thank you so very much. Your words are lovely, and appreciated. I just had a quick look at your blog – it’s beautiful – I’ll come back when I’ve more time.