colour and time by summerfield

colour and time

continuing on with colour as one of the two elements of visual design in the book "photography and the art of seeing" by freeman patterson, the book indicates that "the colours in your subject matter also expresses time. A red leaf says autumn; a field of orange-pink grass tells us the sun is setting; a cool, pale bluishness says a summer sun is high in the sky; while a deep, rich mauve is unmistakably twilight. As well as time of day and time of year, colour helps reveal time of life. Although we don't need colour to recognize a person's age, it can support the suggestion of other visual elements. For example, a ruddy complexion suggests youth; and we know a weed is dead when it is brown."

it is almost september and whether we like it or not summer's going to end. there are subtle reminders and indications. during our drive last weekend, there are some trees whose leaves are already turning red, and it is quite stunning to see such deep powerful red amidst the deep greens. this one, however, is of a maple sapling near the pond where my swan family lives. it still has a head full of leaves but the leaves are already red and would in a few more days turn brown.

i'm forever behind. trying to catch up as much as i can. you know eventually i'll end up in your album. thank you for your kind visits and comments; they are so much appreciated.
It definitely says Autumn to me!
August 28th, 2013  
Sue
Yes, colour and time, makes sense... Like the blue crocus in early spring and the black eyed Susan in august... Great read and picture to illustrate
August 28th, 2013  
Nice shot but I am just not ready for autumn yet
August 28th, 2013  
I really like the pov on this and the beautiful red/yellow leaves against the blue sky
August 28th, 2013  
Very interesting, I do love your writing;
Super shot, too
August 28th, 2013  
So beautiful, but I really don't want summer to end. I enjoy the fall but can it not just a few more months. Beautiful capture my friend.
August 28th, 2013  
I love the leaves when they turn red. These look great against that blue sky!
August 29th, 2013  
very lovely image... and very interesting write-up... so what does this make black and white?
August 29th, 2013  
@northy - winter night? priceless! :-) thanks, kiddo.
August 29th, 2013  
A beautiful shot, such vibrant colours!
August 29th, 2013  
@northy - a proper answer to your question is in the next post. :-)
August 29th, 2013  
wonderful colors against a fabulous blue sky!!
August 30th, 2013  
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