There is a favorite tree in a local park that I love to photograph.  I have photographed her many times, Scarlet Attire, Dressed in Emerald, and Red Maple Tree, and with a bit more luck this winter, I’ll photograph her dressed in diamonds.

 

 

 

And just when I thought I couldn’t come up with a new composition, I found two this year as I was strolling through the park with Madison the Dainty Dachshund.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few days later I was hopeful the sun would be shining when I left my day job. Unfortunately, the clouds moved in just as I was headed out to photograph the beautiful red tree again. No matter, I grabbed my gear and headed to the park to see what images could be made.  After all, the leaves lose their color and fall quickly as autumn splendor comes to an end. Besides, not having the best light, just made me work harder and as I have had little time for photography, it was good to be challenged. Recalling all the tricks of nature photography I have learned the last several years.  Much to my surprise I noticed another tree, the same type of beautiful red maple tree, an Acer Rubrum.  How have I not noticed this beautiful tree before?

I immediately started working as the little light I had was fading quickly.  Already I was thinking of next year and the numerous compositions that could be made when the surrounding trees would be in full autumn splendor.  But for this year, below are the images I was able to make.

Walking back to my car, I passed my favorite red maple tree and the urge to make an image using intentional camera movement overcame me.  So one final image of my favorite red maple tree dressed in scarlet during autumn splendor.