The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: A Joyful Day

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

A Joyful Day

It was a gorgeous day in the high 70s so I went for a ride this afternoon just to enjoy the colors of Fall. We are supposed to get rain this weekend and I fear the loss of many leaves and much of the color we are experiencing right now. I drove around for about 2 hours wanting to take as many photos as I could. After 172 shots, I headed home. I was filled with joy from the beauty and the warmth of the day. Here are just a few of the photos I took today.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...: Oh Audrey.... Your photos are beautiful!! Our leaves are past their prime but yours are fabulous!!
Have a Wonderful Day!!
Hugs,
Marilyn; October 22, 2009 at 5:06 AM
Anne Huskey-Lockard said...: Beautiful.....I wish I was there kicking back instead of here getting ready to work!
Not fair.... ;)
Lovely, lovely, photos!

XXOO!!!
Anne; October 22, 2009 at 9:42 AM
OmaLindasOldeBaggsandStuftShirts said...: Beautiful photos. We have fall in the high desert but not like ya'll back east. I'm jealous. Hey by the way, thanks for tracking me down and commenting on my blog. I enjoy your posts and identify with some of what you say as well. Life's wonderful with the blogging network of fabulous woman to share with. You have a wonderful day and I'll check back often. Thanks my dear, Linda in New Mexico; October 22, 2009 at 10:41 AM
audrey said...: Hi Linda - nice to hear from you. I'll be checking your Blog as well, so I'm sure we'll be touching base with each other.
(:

Anne, work is good for the soul (or something like that). LOL!!!

Marilyn, the way things are going Spring will be here in no time and you will be enjoying the beauty of all the new growth.
You have a wonderful day, too, and stay warm.; October 22, 2009 at 11:55 AM
Kelly Lish said...: Beautiful pics Audrey. Fall is so beautiful, my favorite next to a good hot summer that is! Thank you so much for the positive comments on my "Alice" work. I sure hope it gets there in time too! Oh, the stress I cause my self with my scatter brain! Ugh! Thanks for the encouragement! Have a wonderful weekend!; October 23, 2009 at 11:38 AM
Anna Rosa Designs said...: Hi Audrey,
Gosh, two hours of driving around taking 172 photos. Wow, fantastic-I can see how much you enjoy this activity. Your photos are fantastic.
thanks for sharing.
Hugs,
Anna; October 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM

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