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Yes, Michael Williams Still Does Photography!

I haven’t had a dedicated photography post in a while so I figure the autumn colors would do as a nice subject.

It’s November, and there are moments when I catch myself romanticizing the lushness, the abundance of the summer. I could look at my window and be stupefied at the beauty.

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But then, you notice the little things in September and October, like the pool closing or a little bit of bite in the morning air. And you know that it’s starting – that turn of the seasons.

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me walking around in shorts and a t-shirt in denial but autumn brings morning temps down to the mid 50s

I think we can be so taken by the story of autumn happening in the trees that we miss the equally poetic story of autumn happening in front of our shoes as we walk. At one time, these leaves were part of the tapestry of an invincible sense of optimism. But now, that feels like it was a lifetime ago.

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And before we know it, we look up at the window and it’s different. It’s not bad. It’s just different…in a way beyond words.

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Autumn…what a grand season and a perfect time for reflection.

😂 have a good weekend y’all.

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40 responses to “Yes, Michael Williams Still Does Photography!”

  1. MJ🍸 Avatar
    MJ🍸

    Autumn is the absolute best. And yes, it sure does bring on reflection. It’s all so bittersweet, huh?

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      such beautiful colors! i think that over here in the east coast, it lasts long enough so that people don’t get overly tired of the color palette and I like that. i’m sure you guys get alot of autumn scenery where you are right?

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      1. MJ🍸 Avatar
        MJ🍸

        I’ll have to get some shots around the lakes soon and post. Currently it’s fairly lush and green still. I know what you mean about the east coast. When I lived in Virginia, the falls were such a sight to behold.

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  2. CJ Antichow Avatar
    CJ Antichow

    Love the colours of fall 🍁
    Beautiful pics Mike!

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thanks CJ! absolutely love the color palette!

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  3. Sara Allwright Avatar
    Sara Allwright

    Beautiful photos Mike! Wonderful warm colours of autumn 🍂🍁🧡

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thank you Sara! i’m glad you enjoyed 🙂

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      1. Sara Allwright Avatar
        Sara Allwright

        You’re very welcome Mike! 😁🍁

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  4. Nancy Homlitas Avatar
    Nancy Homlitas

    The summer and fall contrast sure does change your mood when you’re looking out the window. Nice, pics, Mike. 🙂

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thanks Nancy! it does, doesn’t it? and combined with daylight savings, i can understand why it’s so jarring for many people. glad you enjoyed the pics Nancy!

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  5. Ashley Avatar
    Ashley

    Great photos 😎 Mike, fabulous colours, but I’m in winter 😂🤫

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thanks Ashley! wait! I thought you were 29 all this time! 😁👍🏼

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  6. thingsihavethoughtof Avatar
    thingsihavethoughtof

    Autumn Leaves the song is interesting. It follows the cycle of 4ths, which is the cycle of 5ths backwards, constantly falling from II(2)to V(5), then the V is seen as II and it falls again to V. So it goes around in a circle until the it finally reaches the root, the I (I’ve excluded minors for the sake of clarity). The standard jazz progression is a ii-V-I (II-V-I in this discussion here), so it gives a sense of constant ‘falling’, falling leaves in autumn!

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      whoa! that’s so cool Rob! I should study music theory. so cool you know about that stuff

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    2. thingsihavethoughtof Avatar
      thingsihavethoughtof

      or… falling in love…

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    3. thingsihavethoughtof Avatar
      thingsihavethoughtof

      Oh, I’m just a beginner jazz guy, but it’s interesting to see these things:-)

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  7. Ana Daksina Avatar
    Ana Daksina

    You’re so youthful-appearing! HOW do you do it? 🧐

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      😀 stress mostly hehe

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      1. Ana Daksina Avatar
        Ana Daksina

        Yes, that was clear from your facial expression… 😂

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  8. justrojie Avatar
    justrojie

    I love fall, most of all 😍

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      i bet fall in Minnesota is a banger!

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      1. justrojie Avatar
        justrojie

        Omg it’s gorgeous with all the leaves changing colors

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  9. ibarynt Avatar
    ibarynt

    Wow Mike how you captured the changes. Autumn is the most beautiful, not just color wise but the weather too.

    So that was younger you? You learned early 😆

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      lol! yes, you can’t do anything once autumn makes her presence known haha. but yes, autumn is quite the sight!

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  10. KikiFikar Avatar
    KikiFikar

    Happy weekend! I miss my summer already but today I found myself lost in the kaleidoscope of colors on the trees as I drove through my neighborhood. Hope you are enjoying this 61 degree weekend so far!

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      it was a nice day today wasn’t it?? I was out in shorts and a t-shirt! hope you are enjoying this Saturday night and will enjoy Sunday!

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      1. KikiFikar Avatar
        KikiFikar

        You too!

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  11. KikiFikar Avatar
    KikiFikar

    Loved the pics! More please!!! 🍂🍁🍂🍁

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thank you Karen! 🙂

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  12. rachelgoes262 Avatar
    rachelgoes262

    Beautiful photos, Mike. So nice to see the changing of the seasons.

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thank you Rachel! if you enjoyed it – then the post did its job 🙂

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  13. T Ibara Photo Avatar
    T Ibara Photo

    Wonderful images Mike. I am glad you shared your photography with us🍁

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      Thank you Takami! it is a privilege to share with other like-minded photographers like yourself!

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  14. Action, reaction Avatar
    Action, reaction

    Currently living in this place where seasonal changes aren’t always noticeable, pictures of fall are lovely. I’m always glad to have lived in other places that look and feel like fall when it comes.

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      there is a beauty to it for sure. i was saying this in the other comments but the really good thing about it is it doesn’t last all that long (the peak is about 2 – 2.5 weeks) and then everything just falls off for winter. the short duration of it compared to what we see in spring makes it all the more memorable! 🙂

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  15. coolpeppermint Avatar
    coolpeppermint

    so lovely!

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      thanks Lu!

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  16. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
    The Mindful Migraine Blog

    love Doris – and that closeup of a leaf on the other leaves (sounds silly when I write it – but you know what I mean) is heavenly – yay you! xx

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    1. Michael Williams Avatar
      Michael Williams

      Hi Linda! thank you 🙂

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      1. The Mindful Migraine Blog Avatar
        The Mindful Migraine Blog

        always welcome 🌟 have a wonderful weekend!

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