Thursday, October 21, 2010

seeing red...

i am exploring the color
RED
today
prompted by Chania at Razmataz blog found HERE.
for me......
a little bit of red......
goes a really long way.
i am more of a blue person.
always have been.
actually, i love all colors. never met one i didn't like.
i just prefer blue.
this time of year, well the red maples are doing their thing.
putting on their magic show.

i just love how autumn leaves look when they are falling peacefully to the ground.
i wanted to capture that moment and bring it inside.
i simply pinned these fresh fallen ruby's to my curtains using tiny clothespins.









































i captured
a moment
in
time
indeed!
one day after taking these pictures,
the little leaves were curled up and dry
and my kitties had a field day pulling them down and wrestling with them...
what a mess.
still love the kitties.


37 comments:

Anonymous said...

The picture of the "falling" leaves in front of your window may be one of the most magical and beautiful pictures I have ever seen!

KarenB said...

How fun! Don't you wish they would stay that way forever? I actually still use some that I pressed years and years ago when I lived on the East Coast. They're not as bright, but close. I love your idea. It made for a fantastic picture!

oldgreymare said...

Are you kidding me? I'm supposed to post after that?

holy raging rubies girl.....

you are amazing....I am in awe always. I also seem to be having a consonant competition.....

xxx

z

It's me said...

AMAZING RED !!!....love and hugs from me......happy weekend.....

Grace @ Sense and Simplicity said...

Gorgeous photos. If you had pressed the leaves in a big book for a few days/weeks (not sure how long) they would have remained flat. Your picture is so ethereal that it really would be worth drying some leaves so it lasts longer.

From the Old InkWell said...

Oh Erin! you are just amazing! Was just browsing through your blog at the last few posts and your photos are so so art worthy!! That is not saying enough, just don't have the words, as you say. see ya, neighbor.

Anonymous said...

...unlike you, dear friend of 31 years, I am a RED person...once again you have ignited a fire of inspiration. The first shot is splendiferous. I think I shall walk right through it...

Kerry said...

Those photos are stunning Erin and what a clever idea. Isn't it wonderful that even though the leaves didn't last long you have them forever right here.

Julie@beingRUBY said...

Fabulous Erin.!!!
What a clever idea... looks so dream like!!

We rarely get such red leaves here.. and as it is spring.. not at all!!! Looks like you had too much fun doing this!!

Have a great weekend.. xxx Julie

Donna said...

Erin,
Beautiful! I love the colors of Autumn and especially maple leaves. I would loved to have seen your kitties playing with them :)
Hugs,
Donna

joanne said...

fantastic idea and gorgeous photos. I agree with you though, you CAN have too much red!

Don said...

Oh...more delights from Erin! Your blog is a joy.

Custom Comforts said...

As usual, just lovely and a new way to look at leaves. I love looking at life through your camera eyes. I have found a whole new appreciation of life and it's beauty.
Cindy

Ruthie Redden said...

Erin, thank you so much for visiting my faerietale blog & leaving such lovely words, so glad you enjoy the blog! Its a pleasure to meet you. This post is a beauty, wonderful images, its a great idea to do a colour study like this, i think i might give it a try too x

Unknown said...

Great idea! I'd like to try it but if SHE WHO SHALL BE OBEYED caught me bringing leaves in the house she'd have me committed!

Yvonne - Frl. Klein said...

Hi Erin,
wow, your photos are breathtaking!
What a beautiful decoration! Love the combination white and red!!!!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Yvonne

retha said...

Very good idea! and it looks beautiful.
Like the way one can see through the leaf.

renilde said...

Hello Erin,what a stunning series,beautiful!
Your blog is lovely.

Molly said...

Erin - what a lovely blog site, I've discovered! I love your idea of pinning the red leaves to your net curtains - stunning!

Carole said...

Oh man now I love RED!!!!
You do it to me everytime!

So sad that nature is fleeting but I guess that's what we love about it too. Never taken for granted!

xx
C
just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Hi Erin, your photos are absolutely gorgeous. Those maple leaves simply beautiful. I so miss the colors of Fall. And gourds -- I miss them, too. (When I was 12, friends and I would use them to hide stuff and put them in a tree in the woods with our stash.) Loved your photos of time spent in the country. And kitty with the watering can is such a fabulous shot. Your porch and entryway so charming and inviting. Everything is just so lovely. Hope you are having a fantastic Friday! :) Tammy

Olive said...

If this were a contest you would win the prize! Love that photo! ♥O

The Boston Lady said...

Erin, Just magical! What a wonderful idea and beautiful photography. Ann

Razmataz said...

The leaves inside look like they are floating. Unbelievable how you captured the leaves with the light behind. The colors are glorious.

~*~ saskia ~*~ said...

Such gorgeous RED post, Erin.
Happy hugs for a lovely weekend! xx

koralee said...

Oh my goodness...I have never seen anything so lovely...you are brillant!!!!
I love red and am a blue girl like you but red and blue together have been one of my favourites lately...

Can I use one of these and link back to you my friend?

Really I have never seen such beauty...my all time favourite photo is the one where you lightened out the background of your fallin leaves and pumpkin image

Hugs. xooxxo

Becca said...

All beautiful photos! I never thought I liked the color Red until I see it in your photos...lovely!

Jayne said...

Hey Erin,

I found your beautiful blog through Chip Allen's blog and will be adding you to my daily reads. What a lovely way to "speak" through your lens. I am just south of Chattanooga, so we are almost neighbors. :c)

Anonymous said...

esquisite. Stunning beauty captured forever.

Susanne said...

What great colored leaves, I'd love to have that tree, lucky you.
Susanne.

Teri said...

That third picture is so beautiful to me. Love it!!

Unknown said...

Just popped by from Koralee. I'm sure glad I paid you a visit. New follower here that's for sure. Love each and everyone of your pictures of RED. What a great study. Off to see what else I've missed here on your journey through the lens.

Kate - The Garden Bell

Anonymous said...

Lovely images.I just came from Koralees blog.Had to see your pics.I love red this time of year but in the summer I dont.Isnt that funny.But the gorgeous red leaves and then Christmas with its red I just love.Thanks for inspiring me.

Libbie said...

I am a red girl & all these were calling out to me! Loved the red on white! The white pumpkin was the perfect touch! You could sell these!!! They are GORGEOUS!!! Just popped over from Koralee's & so glad I did!!!

Cobalt Violet said...

My goodness my lady ... your photos just better and better! Love the red too ... I am a red girl ... and hot pink and orange ... and turquoise and cobalt ...
;)

Maria said...

Stunning! I'm so glad Koralee brought us over to visit!
What beautiful photography!
I just picked a bouquet of leaves today on a walk. I love your idea ~ it's great!
*happy weekend to you*
Maria

maría cecilia said...

Dear Erin, this is one of my favorite posts, such an amazing beauty in how you see and perceive, I oh so love all these images!!!
muchos cariños