Tuesday, October 19, 2010

October sunset

October sunset

October sunset October sunset

October sunset

October sunset October sunset
Cardigan: H&M, Shirt & skirt: J.Crew, Tights: Hue
Shoes: Aldo, Necklace: self-made

Autumn sunsets are oftentimes the best, are they not? The colors of the sun blend effortlessly with the vibrant foliage and the dry grasses. Evening walks are illuminated with light that doesn't quite seem real or should exist only in dreams... or in poetry. As for a well-thought out line of prose, I cannot help but share again this favorite of mine by Nathaniel Hawthorne: "There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October."

How perfect a declaration! It echos in my thoughts all month long. October is generous in the joy it gives, from the chill at the tip of my nose to the sensation of cold grass squished beneath my stockinged feet. Which, silly as it sounds, feels pretty good. However, when you're suddenly blasted by a gust of wind at the same time, shivering and laughter will ensue and sometimes it's even captured on camera (as evidenced in a photo above). Oh, October :)

October sunset

7 comments:

Lexie said...

these are just beautiful!

Emily, Ruby Slipper Journeys said...

October is wonderful, it's absolutely my favourite month (even more so when I'm home for Thanksgiving). Your pictures are beautiful and capture very well that shivery, giggly, overwhelming feeling.

chelsea said...

Wow, everything is so golden.
I love October. I wish there was some nature I could go to that wasn't so fenced in or polluted with sirens and litter. I would really enjoy some autumn sunsets through the leaves right now...

Imogen said...

You look so beautiful standing in the sunset. I think that the sunset makes some of the most stunning photos ever.

Unknown said...

Oh this is beautiful, Emily! You captured the sunset wonderfully. I adore a great lens flare ;)

Raquel said...

you look so beautiful Em and so are the photos!
I agree, Autumn's sunsets are the best, the colours are amazing!

Unknown said...

absolutely beautiful photos. lovely lighting :)