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[averygoodun42]

Sometimes I am so clever, I amuse myself.

I am almost done with the construction phase of the paneling, and I figured out a way to make the end trim work with the use of a simple dowel.

The paneling is far from perfect, as is everything else I've done so far, but I am very pleased with how it's turning out. It might not look professional if you look closely, but it'll be a nice custom touch that will make me smile, and might make others go "ooh!"

Wheeeeeee!


On the other side of things, here are a few of the photos I've managed to take outside of the house this fall.

Most of these look better full size, so please do click on the pics!

Comments

[kribu.livejournal.com]

Ohh, these are gorgeous! I love the colours - so rich and, well, colourful. :-D Most things here tend to be rather subdued compared to the more Southern areas, so it's always a treat.

And I'm glad to see that you've been making good progress with the kitchen. It's a huge undertaking!

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Thank you! This fall was really nice. What I saw of it, anyway. The reds especially were incredibly vivid.

I grew up in Colorado, and although there is Fall color there, it's also more subdued and, well... honestly, usually the snow came along before the trees really turned and stripped all the leaves off. That was fall. Just like Spring was having the trees burst out in bud, and the daffodils pop up, only to be crushed by a foot or two of heavy snow.

I love New England's Falls. The worst weather you get is rain. :-)

The kitchen... I would feel a whole lot better about it if I had a working kitchen sink at the moment. Or didn't have a cupboard full of dishes to wash. *wry grin* It's the little things in life that we learn to rely upon.

[dickgloucester.livejournal.com]

Lovely - especially the red leaves on the grey ground.

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Thank you! I'll admit that I doctored that picture just a little bit. I desaturated the yellows a fair amount and pumped up the reds a smidgeon. Which was how I saw it in my minds eye as I took the photo. :-)

But I loved the play of texture and color,or lack thereof, in that one. So thank you!

[sbrande.livejournal.com]

Breathtakingly beautiful. Isn't nature just gorgeous!

Loves you, Sonia :)

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Thank you! And yes, it's stunning. I need to get out into it more often!

[apisa-b.livejournal.com]

Doesn't fall have it's beautiful times? I just wish they would last longer and not so soon make room for a long cold and grey season.

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

For about a week and a half, it is the most glorious time of the year. In fact, it almost is worth the six months of winter to come. At least it is here. ;-)

Almost.

[mundungus42.livejournal.com]

So beautiful! All this makes me even sadder that I'm not able to fly back to the midwest for an autumnal weekend of pretty colors and a bit of college football... You are such a talented photographer- you have such a wonderful eye for composition!

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

Mmm. We moved from Indy to New Hampshire at the end of October back whenever, and it was a treat driving through the Midwest and getting a taste of what a real Fall looks like.

If you ever find yourself out in the Northeast, try to make it during the early to mid bits of October. It's more expensive, but, oh my, it's worth it. Especially being used to SoCA as you are now.

And thank you! I think of composition as my weakest point, so that means a lot to me! *smooches*

[zalena.livejournal.com]

The green leaf with the red edges is fabulous. I like them all, but that's my favorite.

We don't get such a variety of fall colors here, but the gold cottonwoods against the bright blue sky is a favorite of mine.

Can't wait to see the remodel!

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

That's Geoff's favorite, too. I took a whole series of them trying to get one that was in focus. The darn leaf kept moving. :D

There is something special about the yellow against the Colorado blue sky. When it actually happens, it's lovely. I just remember most Fall's being a case of an early snowfall stripping all the trees of their leaves before they had a chance to turn. That or the leaves would just turn brown from the frost and wither away. Bleh. Spring was equally disappointing. I must say I do like living in a place that has definite and reliable seasons. Even if Winter is far, far to long. (It would be better if Christmas were at the end of January, rather than December. That would break up the monotony a bit more equally.)

Neither can I. I hope it will be soon.

[junewilliams7.livejournal.com]

ooh, pretty pictures? would you ever print some to tell?

[averygoodun.livejournal.com]

I am thinking about that. In fact, a couple of these I'm panning on printoing out and putting in the Church gallery show next month to pad out my lack of paintings.

And I've already decided on a couple of prints for cards. :-)

And thank you!!!

[ashfae.livejournal.com]

WOW.

I love the painting of leaves you did for me, did I ever say? It's propped up in my room so I can see it every day. =)