Scarlet by alophoto

Scarlet

Fallen, discarded, stained, wet, shivering in the breeze, curled up, dying.

Yet absolutely gorgeous and caught my eye lying there all red and pretty like. I had to crouch down on the wet road for a photo. There is just something about the red ones that I love.

Today is actually a beautiful day (this was from my wet walk yesterday) and I feel cheerier. I slept a bit better last night which always helps. Instead of my awful 4 am wake up that has become the norm, I slept in until 5:30. That's progress and I will take it happily.

Thanks for all of your kind comments and encouragement lately. I've needed it:).
It looks all forlorn. It tells a story.
October 8th, 2013  
I love red leaves too ~ this is beautiful!

Glad you got some extra sleep ~ hope it continues!
October 8th, 2013  
ohh that red is stunning!
October 8th, 2013  
Makes such a great contrast with the wet pavement. Worth the crouch.
October 8th, 2013  
Joe
You got a really good one here...I like it. Fav. (For me the scarlet leaf has some life yet curling up resisting the road where the other leaf has succumbed. That factor plus the color color contrast in composition makes this a fav for me.)
October 8th, 2013  
Beautiful... love the dampness and abstract reflection of the leaves on the surface.
October 8th, 2013  
Love autumn leaves too and this is gorgeous with those rainy-day reflections! : )
October 8th, 2013  
Beautiful, lovely shot.
October 8th, 2013  
@rellimdj Thanks so much for the fav, Joe!! Really appreciate the time you put into your great comments.
October 8th, 2013  
@seanoneill I was feeling that way a bunch yesterday. Much less so today. Thanks for your comments, my friend!
October 8th, 2013  
Very nice contrast of colors !
October 8th, 2013  
nice
October 8th, 2013  
Meg
very pretty
October 8th, 2013  
@megmills We were just talking about the red ones yesterday:). Thanks, friend. Can't wait for our date!!
October 8th, 2013  
The leaf has almost more colour than a flower! Your wet knees made it worth it!
October 8th, 2013  
Beautiful colours! So glad you managed to get some extra sleep too!
October 8th, 2013  
Gorgeous find.Fiery and vibrant even when dying.I adore autumn leaves
October 8th, 2013  
See? I told you you totally rock the rain shots. Another great one, Amanda.
October 8th, 2013  
Pea
Love your simple comp and the vibrant red against the grey. Hope you continue to feel cheerier and get a bit more sleep lovely lady :)
October 8th, 2013  
Beautiful red colour. Glad you are feeling a bit better.
October 8th, 2013  
Lovely image-I missed autumn-glad u feel much better today:)
October 8th, 2013  
Caz
Lovely shot ! Glad you're feeling a bit better today x
October 8th, 2013  
Lovely description... perfect for the photo... wishing you some sleep (I understand).
October 8th, 2013  
:- )
October 8th, 2013  
A beauty
October 9th, 2013  
Kev
An upward curve I hope... Lovely tones btw!
October 9th, 2013  
Great pop of color on such a dreary day.
October 9th, 2013  
Beautiful - especially on the wet road.
October 9th, 2013  
lovely. very vibrant red. just love getting wet knees taking pictures...
October 9th, 2013  
god to know about your sleep improvement =)) once again a gorgeous autumn picture! =))
October 9th, 2013  
Beautiful!
October 9th, 2013  
beautiful color and dof! lovely shot!
October 9th, 2013  
Beautiful capture. Love the contrast between the two colors and the glisten on the sidewalk. Lovely!
October 9th, 2013  
Beautiful. I love the simplicity and tones.
October 10th, 2013  
Lovely contrasts and composition. Glad your feeling more energized.
October 10th, 2013  
Beautiful shot, love the simple leaf that fell. Great colours and composition
October 10th, 2013  
@rellimdj Joe, I am so glad to have you on here. I was super excited that you found me recently...you are one of my favorite new followers and people I follow. It's great to have a fellow Ohioan on my team. Just wanted to tell you that and thanks so much for your fave here and recent support. I appreciate you!
October 10th, 2013  
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Thank you all so much for your support and sweet comments. You have really helped to bouy my spirits this week. It's been sunny for days and I'm smiling again. I can get through this. Can't wait to feel settled again, but in the meantime trying to enjoy the ride.
October 10th, 2013  
Pretty shot
October 10th, 2013  
@soboy5 Thank you, Danny!
October 11th, 2013  
Regardless of how you were feeling, this is one incredible composition. The red pops perfectly.
October 12th, 2013  
@taffy Thanks, friend! Really appreciate that!
October 12th, 2013  
happy red! love the leaf all dressed in red! can't wait for fall!
October 12th, 2013  
@moreyoulessme I adore fall!!! Thank you!
October 12th, 2013  
Beautiful imagery. Like how the color pops against the pockmarked ground
October 14th, 2013  
Dramatically beautiful!
October 16th, 2013  
@losthorizon @jyokota Thanks so much, kind friends:)!
October 16th, 2013  
love this !
October 17th, 2013  
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