Thursday, October 20, 2011

Shades of Autumn -- Orange

Lots and lots of orange!  My mom's favorite color was orange--growing up our kitchen was a bright, cheerful orange.  Growing up I never understood the attraction...not with pretty pink around.  But as an adult, I can see it.  So many shades.  Such a happy color with the ability to be dramatic.

At the Zoo:





My church parking lot:


Did you know if you stand in the church parking lot at night with the street light leaves look like fire?

Have a happy Friday!
Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge
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23 comments:

Sarah @ OneStarryNight said...

OH I love how creative you were by shooting the leaves (the photos at the bottom of the post) at night! Love it!

say cheese said...

wow! love your orange leaves collage.

alicia said...

Wow! You were really successful with the orange color this week. What a wide variety you captured. They are beautiful! Love the night shots. Very creative. Thanks so much for joining the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge!

Barbara said...

Love those leaves - gorgeous!

Stasha said...

You left me speechless. These are amazing. they do look like fire.

Anonymous said...

Such a fabulous series of orange. I'm particle, but just love the giraffe.

Grandma Deal said...

Your collage is so extraordinarily pretty. I love the leaves in the church parking lot.

Leighannn said...

Every single one of these photos I love. You are so talented!!

Cookie’s Mom said...

Gorgeous! That last collage is so striking. At night? With a street light? That's skill right there.

No Greater Love said...

I love the giraffe, just because he's so cute.

But, wow...the leaves at night....just when I think you couldn't possibly impress me any more than I already am...you do! :)

Hope your friday is wonderful, too!

Ashley Sisk said...

So pretty - love the next to last shot.

Satakieli said...

Wow, these are stunning! I love the last collage and the photo before that especially. The collage is such a creative idea!

It's great to have you taking part in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge, I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with next time for red!

Courtney said...

So very pretty! That last collage is just gorgeous!

Susan said...

Ok, the “Rat like” creature had me a bit worried, glad it was at the zoo! Love your collage, such a gorgeous combination of orange hues!

Gina Kleinworth said...

So in love with all that orange!!!

Leovi said...

Beautiful and spectacular pictures, I like them all done with great creativity, especially that of the leaves on the diagonal.

Traci Michele said...

The last group seriously gave me goosebumps. That means some good pics!

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Daenel T. said...

Wow, just wow. Absolutely love everything. The giraffe is too cute.

Sara said...

I love the second photo! Lovely color and detail. :)

Miriam said...

Another wow! from me Cedar, I really love your collage.

Kristi {at} Live and Love...Out Loud said...

So many great shots! I especially love your night shots. Congrats, these are fab!
Thanks for joining us in the Shades of Autumn Photo Challenge. I'm so excited about next week's theme: RED! Have a great weekend.

Julie said...

Love all the last shots. Always loved that parking lot for the trees, always regret never having my camera on me. Those are fantastic! :)

Scott said...

Love the colors in these. Well done!